Do you ever find yourself in the midst of a survival-mode week or month of parenting? Have you developed any concrete strategies for getting through those crazy times?
Jamie Walton of the blog Bright Light Forever has been there, and she compiled seven of her best tips for “rocking” survival-mode parenting for her blog readers. Her article begins:
Every few months something sends a shock through our household that throws us into survival-mode. It can be something as huge and long-term as a grueling pregnancy or as small and short-term as my husband having to work a string of night shifts…
Survival mode is a normal part of parenting! While your day-to-day routine may look different than mine, we all feel unsteadied when our version of “normal” gets shaken up. And that’s okay. Here’s what I do to stay prepared for those survival-mode parenting moments:
To read all seven of her tips (which include strategies for managing the physical work of mothering, such as using paper plates for dinner, as well as the emotional work of mothering, such as connecting with the children during the last ten minutes of the day), read the entirety of her article here.
We are grateful that Jamie’s uplifting, practical blog post caught our eye so we could share it with the Power of Moms’ community.
Image from Jordan Sanchez.
Graphics by Julie Finlayson.
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