I think the fact that this year wasn't often 'easy and breezy' for me internally has led me to often feel like somewhat of a failure, or that this year was quite possibly a failure. It's like I've thought that my struggle has disqualified me for success.
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continued processing on the effect my iPhone has on me and my parenting....
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Here's a series of posts to help parents help their children follow directions. Lots of practical tips!!
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You are not alone if your experience of caring for a newborn isn’t always dreamy and cute. It can be very raw and emotional and have a taxing effect on your marriage. Here are some tips that I found helpful:
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I thought I had to be doing a great job as a mom to feel OK about myself...I'm finding that I can feel overwhelmed about myself as a mom and still be OK. Here's a letter to my daughter on her birthday.
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I was starting to feel more and more annoyed with my kids, and like I'd much rather just feel scrolling mindlessly through my phone. I knew something was wrong.
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Here are some examples of how I can be more than just a needs meeter without having to take extra time for planning, preparing or without having to be perfect.
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"I haven't done good enough as a mom. I am not a good enough mom. I don't spend enough time listening to them, giving them enough attention, playing with them, being affectionate enough with them. I'm failing as a mom."
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Two things that I held on to about God when I was overwhelmed.
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I had an ideal picture of what I thought motherhood would be like. It's not as ideal as I thought.
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I started wondering if my messy house meant something more than a messy house. I started wondering if it meant that I was failing as a mom.
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If you were a new mom, about to give birth to your first child, and SOMEHOW I was granted one wish that I could wish over you, you know what I'd choose?
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