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7 Daily Habits For Moms To Keep Their Sanity

by Amanda Foust July 3, 2017
written by Amanda Foust

Being a mama is a constant balancing act between keeping your kids alive and keeping your sanity. You give and give to your children and can often feel sucked dry. We believe it’s important for moms to practice daily habits that will help you feel good and sane at the end of the day.

Here are our daily habits for moms that will help you keep your sanity:

1. Keep a routine.

Routines aren’t natural to me, so the kids and I do not have a consistent routine from morning until night. BUT, we do have our meals, naps, and bedtime at the same time. I call them my “milestone hurdles.” When we wake up, we have 4 hours until our next milestone hurdle…lunch! They are little countdowns I have in my head so the day doesn’t drag on and on and they give my kids the routine that everyone says they need. Maybe a routine is easy for you! Do your best to implement parts of your day that you and your kids can count on so that you can have more control.

2. Clean as you go.

My husband has the “only clean once” philosophy that ends in more stress for the entire family. When he watches the kids, he lets the house turn into a storm of chaos and then cleans up once they are asleep. It can sometimes take hours. So I have found that cleaning up more than once throughout the day can feel frustrating, but having to climb over piles of toys and wash an overflowing sink of dishes is less than ideal. I clean as we go. If my kids get out toys, I have them clean up before they play with the next thing! Sure, this philosophy isn’t adopted overnight, and they aren’t perfect, but once they learn the expectations and they are enforced, the days get easier. We never have too much to clean at one time (unless we had a playdate), so naptimes and bedtimes actually mean a break for mom and not hours of cleanup!

3. Prep the night before.

Do as much as you can the night before so that mornings are less chaotic! Plan the next day, lay out clothes, prep meals/snacks, and get the diaper bag ready-to-go. The more you can have completed before your kids awake for the day, the less impatient and stressed you will be in response. If there is something you can prep the night before…DO IT!

4. Involve the kids in the cleanup.

Cleaning is not just a mom’s responsibility. Involve your kids whenever you can! Yes, the chores may not be completed to YOUR standard, but it will remove the stress of trying to juggle everything on your own! We have previous posts that will help you easily involve your kids in the cleanup!

6 Awesome Chore Charts

7 Chore Systems For Kids

10 Brilliant Ideas To Motivate Your Children To Do Chores

5. Remind yourself you aren’t in charge of your kids’ happiness.

The weight of your children’s happiness should never be on your shoulders. Yes, you should provide for your children’s needs, but happiness is not your burden to bear. Read this post to help you understand you don’t need the pressure of making sure your children are always happy.

It’s not your job to solve all your child’s problems. But it IS your job to equip them to do so. Start encouraging your children to feel a variety of emotions and experience a well-rounded life. You can better keep your sanity when you learn to accept all of your children’s emotions.

6. Put kids to bed early.

Every mama needs time for self-care. Start putting your kids to bed early! This doesn’t mean that your children will fall right to sleep, but have some safe, non-stimulating activities that your children can only do at bedtime to occupy their time as they wind down in their rooms. This will give you alone time without requiring you to stay up until midnight to be alone.

7. Capture all the good.

At the end of the day, take some time to reflect. Your thoughts determine your feelings, so if you want to feel in control and “sane,” then you need to make sure your thoughts align with all the good parts of your day! Sit and replay back all the wins and successes from the day. You’ll be surprised how many come to mind!

Tell us in the comments, mama, how do YOU keep your sanity? 

 

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5 Activities To Do With Your Child That Relieve Stress

by Amanda Foust May 5, 2017
written by Amanda Foust

Our days are busy and stress is often something we feel more than happiness. Our kids feed off of our emotions and sometimes try to help us by carrying some of our burdens. Children won’t always tell us when they are feeling stressed, but it often shows through their impatience, defiance, or a dramatic change in mood.

So how do we help?

Well, it’s important to teach our kids how to talk about their feelings and emotions, but sometimes they won’t have the words to define how they feel and just giving them space to work through their stress is what they need the most. Here are some things you can do with your children to help them relieve stress. Give them comfort by doing the activities below together:

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1. Essential Oil Scented PlayDoh

Every kid loves playdoh! Whether it’s pretending to cook with the colorful dough or molding it into tiny animal figurines, this is one of my children’s favorite tools to create something new! But did you know that along with making your OWN playdoh, you can also add some essential oils to the recipe for a scent that soothes and calms while the dough is being pulled and stretched into every shape under the sun? Click here for the essential oil scented playdoh recipe!

2. Glitter jars

I have seen first-hand how calming glitter jars can be! I have to admit, I found the jars boring and couldn’t imagine my kids sitting still long enough to watch the glitter float to the bottom. BUT.THEY.DO! It’s incredible. If I see a tantrum start to rise before boiling over, I hand them the glitter jar, and my kids know what to do! And guess what…when my kids’ stress lessens, so does mine! Click here for a description of how to make your own glitter jars at home!

3. DIY Stress balls

This is another fun do-it-yourself craft that offers kids a calming resource. Go to moonfrye.com for directions on how to create your own stress ball! When your kids join in the creation, they are more likely to attach to the tool you want them to use and reach for it in times of stress.

4. Yoga

Yoga isn’t just a trendy exercise for women, it truly is powerful for children to practice mindfulness, stop long enough to sit with their emotions, and begin the process to work through difficult feelings by connecting their mind, body, and spirit. Over on another one of our posts, we have linked to a free yoga printable we recommend! Click here to check it out.

5. Sandbox

Sand has such a great texture for those who are seeking sensory play. Giving kids a way to use their imaginations will immediately distract their minds from the stress they are feeling. Throw anything in a sandbox and kids will find ways to explore and play for hours. Click here for more information about sand play.

Oh, and for those mamas who hate sand (like me) and who live in the midwest, try filling a box with dried corn instead!

Tell us in the comments what activities you do with your littles to help lessen their stress!

 

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10 Gifts That Are Perfect For Any Mom

by Karen Harris December 14, 2015
written by Karen Harris

*Shows list to husband* Hint, hint.

Whether you’re getting a gift for your best friend with kids or your saintly mother who somehow survived your teenage years, you know that the Mamas in your life need a little rest and relaxation. A mom is always taking care of everyone else, so give her a gift that shows she’s the one who deserves to be taken care of for a change.

From her favorite beverage, to spa sets, to things that’ll make her laugh, here are ten whimsical presents to give to all the Mamas you love, according to any budget.

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1. Calligraphy Mug, $22: This sassy mug is for the wine-loving mom on those days when she’s feeling a little, uh, frazzled. It’ll give her a giggle. (And may I add, a very good suggestion?)

 

2. Death Wish Ground Coffee, $19.99: Has she built up a tolerance from sleepless nights followed by caffeine-guzzling days?  With the world’s strongest coffee she’ll be wide awake, even on those mornings when she only has time to get half a cup down.

Mom Wine Labels

3. Mom Custom Wine Label, $6.00: So when it’s actually cocktail hour, give her the best prescription after a crazy, stressful day: her favorite wine. Add one of these clever, customizable labels, and she’s got a happy pill in a glass!

Label Template Reads: Take one (1) glass to relieve stress associated with your children not putting away their laundry, forgetting to text you, locking your keys in the car and all other motherhood-related anxiety caused by your two (wonderful) kids. Two (2) glasses of wine may be needed in extreme cases. 

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