Mommy is Screaming Again!

Geez. I hate when my son rats on me. “Why is mommy so mad?” my son asks.

I’ll tell you why mommy goes off the deep end. I get so caught up in work, managing the household, bills, chores, extra-curricular activities and errands that I don’t plan for mommy-decompression time.

I’m better off yelling, “Mommy Needs A Time Out!” then taking it out on the family. However, that’s what happens to moms who don’t take a break. I don’t mean take a break and sit down for minute. I’m talking about taking several hours off of mommyhood or work to do something that brings back your vitality.

If I can go have lunch with my girlfriend, do a little shopping or get a pedicure then I’m back to feeling like myself. No one likes to feel run down and ragged -- children shouldn’t see mommy in that state all of the time.

Our kids shouldn’t always see us in our sweat pants or business suits either. Let them see you all gussied up looking glamorous and spunky! When kids see their mom going out and looking nice it gives them the message that mom is a valued member of society. Wow what a concept, she’s not just a mom?

Need a ‘pick-me-up?’ Read Kimberley Clayton Blaine’s, Mommy Confidence: 8 Easy Steps to Reclaiming Balance, Motivation an... Kimberley is a national parenting expert and a licensed Family and Child Therapist who specializes in working with children ages newborn to six years old. Kimberley is the founder and executive producer of a grassroots webshow, called www.TheGoToMom.TV. Kimberley is a national speaker and teaches Early Childhood Brain Development and Positive Discipline Strategies at UCLA Extension Education Department.