How To Be A Better Mom(Mother)

Being a mother can be a rewarding but stressful experience. Oftentimes, in the busy world of motherhood it's easy to get caught in small details and set backs. Many mothers worry about passing on a stressful mentality to their children. If you want to relax a little to be a better mom, practice regular self care, spend quality time with your kids, and try to develop a sense of perspective.

Many mothers feel guilt if they do not find motherhood to be an entirely blissful endeavor. However, keep in mind all mothers get stressed, and all aspects of life, even positive ones, come with stress attached. Remind yourself that it's okay to admit to being overwhelmed on occasion. Recognizing that these feelings are normal and okay makes experiencing them easier.
If you're having trouble managing your stress, never hesitate to seek professional help. A therapist or counselor can help you better manage anxiety and regulate your moods. You can find a therapist by asking for a referral from your doctor, seeing what's covered by your insurance, or going through your school or employer.

Back in the day, people weren’t too concerned with being a patient parent. It was pretty much “do as you’re told, or ELSE!”
But nowadays, when research has shown again and again that children with patient, nurturing parents are less likely to be depressed, have more developed brains, and handle stress better; positive parenting is the new gold standard.

Research suggests that early bonding and connection with the primary caregiver plays an important role in the emotional development of a child. Amazing, isn’t it? The experiences that you give to your child and the bond that you form early in their childhood is going to impact the emotional development in your child’s brain! Moms, what a profound impact you have on your child’s life.Here are a few lessons that I learnt from my journey as a mom that helps me keep my emotions in check and stay happy.

Are you constantly wondering if you’re a bad mom and how to be a better mom? You’re not the only one.
Someone once said that if you’re wondering how well you are doing as a mom, it means you are amazing, as bad moms don’t worry about whether they are doing a good job.

Then one rather random Saturday evening, I took another pregnancy test, and when those telling two pink lines showed up, the first thought I had was that our days of having our worlds revolve around each other would soon be over. Sure, I was excited that our little family was growing, and knew deep down that a sibling was exactly what my super social baby would appreciate more than any toy or book I could buy her – but how could I ever love another child as much as I loved my little girl? It felt impossible.

But my heart proved me wrong. The love and joy we shared as a family of three multiplied more than I ever imagined it could with the arrival of my son, (my son – the phrase is still so alien on my tongue!), and I found that I became a better mom to two, than I was to one!

As a first-time mom to an utterly perfect, happy little girl, I didn’t think my life could get any sweeter – until my son showed up and turned me into a better mom. Here’s how my life turned around when a second child and a budding career entered my life out of the blue