In talking with fellow moms near and far I have come to realize there is a serious case of The Neglected Mother and it's reaching epidemic proportions. I see tons of parenting magazines out there and they may have a small (8 pages tops) section devoted to the care of the mother. This is not enough! I don't know about you but when I'm tired, frustrated or stressed out this effects my ability to function let alone parent . We all know that being a good mom is a selfless act but that does not mean that we need to become less of ourselves! Motherhood is supposed to enhance not deplete us as women. But it happens everyday. First off we need to give ourselves permission to care for ourselves. Sleep, healthy food, exercise and connections with others are all Basic Needs we provide for our children but not for us. Going to the gym to work out for an hour should not result in feelings of guilt or meeting a friend for coffee does not make you a bad mom. In fact it will make you a better mom!
I would like to use this blog as a tool to focus on each of the Basic Needs and how to apply them in our lives in a practical way. A happy, healthy mom equals happy, healthy kids.
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