Mom Burnout - Is it possible to be a good mother and have a career?

It’s 11:09 am on a Tuesday morning. I’m still in my pajamas, and I’ve went back to bed once already, hoping a catnap will give me a spark of energy. Anxiety, fear, and confusion have been running through my mind for weeks. Feelings of incompetence weigh heavy on my heart, and I can honestly say that I’ve never felt more lost.

I can’t go on like this.

The pressures of running a cleaning business during a pandemic, overseeing my children’s homeschooling, and trying to keep the household functioning in a normal manner are making me feel like my head is going to explode.

When I’m working, I feel guilty because I’m not at home to help my youngest kids (10 and 16 years old) with their school. I worry the teachers think I don’t care about their education.

When I’m home, I stress about the bills and whether I’ll have enough money to make ends meet.

I’m never fully present in either situation.

Fun Painting Project for Kids of All Ages

 

If you are searching for creative ideas to keep your children busy this summer look to nature for inspiration! 

How to Survive the Stay at Home Mom (or Dad) Experience

  

22 Things You Should Know About Being a SAHM 

Before I had children, I had a romantic view of what kind of parent I would be. I fantasized about peaceful days of organized bliss. I imagined my children engaged in stimulating activities created for the purpose of developing their brains and fine motor skills. 

Our home would be clean and full of beautiful things - something out of a Martha Stewart Living magazine. I just knew that I would get up early and have all my housecleaning done before my little darlings woke up so I would be able to devote all my attention to them. 

I’d finally have time to try new recipes and maybe even take up scrapbooking. I couldn’t wait until they were old enough to go on field trips and playdates. 

And I always wore something white and elegant in my fantasies. Funny right?

Breastfeeding - Good For Baby and Mom

Are you thinking about breastfeeding your baby?  Whether you've just found out that you are pregnant or are due soon; you've likely been inundated with information about whether to nurse your child. 

There are many factors to take into consideration when making this decision: