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Most moms are exhausted and drained at the end of the day from their children's demands. There are ways to more fully enjoy your children and not feel so stressed: your
children will be happier and so will you. This article will explore:
Play time with your children.
Handling children’s needs respectfully.
And making time for Mom.
Have fun with your children and you will enjoy them more. Set playtime every day for each child where you will do what they want to do. You can color, build with blocks,
play a game, play video games or what ever your child likes to do. What better way for you to get to know you child than to play with them. Soon you will find yourself
laughing and really enjoying your children.
At bedtime spend a few minutes with each of your children talking to them about their day. Children love to hear about you, so try telling them stories about your childhood.
Sometimes during the day when all the children are whining and crying at the same time, you might feel overwhelmed. It is easy to get angry and start yelling at them. We
underestimate the intensity of how they feel. When we respect the needs of our children and pay attention to what they are saying to us, then we can resolve many volatile
situations before they occur. Begin each day with prayer or meditation about each child so that you can understand and be respectful towards their feelings.
Every stay at home Mom and working Mom needs to realize that they need time for themselves to rejuvenate. All day long you are continually doing, doing, doing for
everyone else in the family except yourself. It is a good idea to find a quiet block of time each day and make it your own to do whatever you want. After lunch during nap time, read a book or watch a movie. Even if your children do not take naps they will easily get used to having their own quiet time in their own room playing quietly or reading a book.
You might also consider swapping baby-sitting once a week with another mom so that you each get a few hours out by yourself.
Make sure you spend time each day with your husband. Get the kids in bed and spend time talking to each other, watching a movie or reading a book together.
All these things, if done everyday, will strengthen your love for your children and help you relish your time of motherhood.
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