When You Feel Like Screaming! 4 Tips for Moms

1.   GET ORGANIZED

• Think through your day the night before

• Anticipate potential problems

• Plan how to deal with them. Have a Plan A, and B and C

2.   BE FLEXIBLE

• Give your kid’s a heads up. Tell them what you want ahead of time

• Be sensitive to their tiredness and hunger when they’re cranky

• Be willing to change your to-do list as needed

3.   MAINTAIN A SENSE OF HUMOR

• Remember, your kids are just that, KIDS!

• Smile as much as you can when interacting with them

• Look for times to be silly. Play with them, have fun and laugh

4.   KEEP BALANCE AND STAY SANE

• Carve out time for yourself daily—give yourself 10 minute breaks

• Learn how to say “No” to others

• See your life in stages. Children do GROW UP! Enjoy today.

Blessings,

Poppy