Everyone needs good habits for success in life. We want to instill good habits in our kids from early on. But how about the good habits of amazing moms? Yes, good habits make amazing moms.
On this season of April A to Z Challenge 2020, I am sharing Parenting Hacks for Millennial Moms as mentioned in my Theme Reveal post. Today’s the first day and I am sharing some mom hacks which I practice in my life too – 6 Habits of Amazing moms.
Amazing Mom. Everyone wants to be an amazing mom. But in this whirlwind journey of motherhood, we lose ourselves many a time. I wanted to be a good mom to my child even before I was expecting. I wanted to be there and witness my child’s journey instead of giving someone else that responsibility. That was my choice.
Now my son is going to be five and I have had a great run at being a mom. I don’t claim to be the “perfect mom”. There’s no such thing called a “perfect mom”. But you can be an awesome mom to your child. If you are a millennial mom the first and most important tip that you should plaster in your head – Don’t fall victim to the comparisons. Do not compare yourself to other moms and try to do what they are doing.
With that said, let’s see what are the 6 habits of amazing moms that make you an awesome millennial mom. Let’s check the parenting hacks.
6 habits of amazing moms – parenting hacks for Millennial Moms
Parenting Hack #1 – Invest Time not Money
Mommy has duties – at work, at home. Your child is your duty too. Invest in time and energy for your child and not just money.
Spending a good amount of time over weekends or at least two hours daily with your child will do better than buying the most expensive gift to compensate for that time.
Amazing moms try to understand their children, try to understand their emotions. Kids learn what they see. When they see you compensating with the latest gadgets and toys – they would want to even stay away and demand a gift rather than spending time with you when they are growing up.
Parenting Hack #2 Say “you are loved”
As an adult you feel good when you are told – you are loved. Kids need to listen to these positive words more. Not just through words but they need to feel loved. One of the best habits of amazing moms is to hug your child often. Actions like hugging, kissing, a mom’s touch gives a sense of security to the child.
I make sure I wake up my son every morning with a kiss and lots of cuddles – even if we are getting late. A few minutes of focused attention in a routine manner is great for kids.
Parenting Hack #3 Talk it Out
Communication is the key to any relationship. It is the same with your child too. Talk it out with your child and let them express freely. I have noticed the best way to make my son understand anything is to sit him down and explain it to him in a manner he understands. Stories, role plays are great in communicating a message.
I let my son express his feelings freely to me. He can tell me if he thinks I am doing something wrong.
For example, I told him once while teaching him some math activity “why you did this wrong, you know this, don’t you?”
His reply was “I am trying mamma, I am a small boy, you are a grown-up, that doesn’t mean you can shout”! I am always okay to be corrected, though I wasn’t shouting. But he noticed the change in my tone from usual.
Let your kids express their feelings.
Parenting Hack #4 Be an organized mom
It’s not just the home or kitchen that needs organization. Like how you organize your rooms or schedule time for meetings/ work, keep a schedule for “time with kids”. Engage with your kids at this time. Focus all your energy on this exclusive time with kids.
Parenting Hack #5 Do not compare with Other Moms
Motherhood is daunting but it is NOT A RAT RACE. Stop comparing yourself with other moms. Also, stop comparing your child with other kids. Telling your kids things like “why can’t you be like him”, is the worst thing a parent can say to their kids.
Comparisons will make you feel insecure and lead to more stress. Why would you want to invite stress in any way! Enjoy your own unique journey instead!
Parenting Hack #6 Self Care – take time out for yourself
Millennial moms, if you have already not got this sorted, you will see yourself depressed, stressed and sad. One of the best habits of amazing moms is they never take themselves for granted. They take out time for themselves.
Self-care doesn’t mean you spend some time at the spa only. Do whatever you feel like that will relax you. It can also be a book or sitting down quietly and meditating!
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None of the parenting manuals can make you a perfect mom – because there’s no such thing. We are all rea moms in our special unique ways. Isn’t that true?
Now tell me, millennial moms, did you like these parenting hacks? Are you the amazing mom? Share with me your habits of amazing moms.
Until next time.
Cheers.
Xoxo
Tina.
