4 things mums need to know today

Jody Walton - 7 Oct 16

4 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY:

1. Choose one thing and give it your best.

Don’t try and do one hundred things poorly. It’s okay not to be doing a million and one craft activities, groups, play dates every day with your kids. Sometimes they just need you to sit and be with them – all of you, mind, body and soul. They need you to hear them and see them and look them in the eye. Not be driving and rushing from one group to the next, your mind racing with what’s happening next and when you are going to squeeze in the laundry!

2. TV is okay.

You won’t damage your child by letting them watch kiddie programmes. For me CBeebies has educational and engaging content that is good for my children, for example we don’t have pets and there is so much they learn by the animal programmes! If it means you have can a little break, a cuppa, a short meditation or time to come back to your centre during the day…that’s a good thing for everyone.

3. Things will get different not easier.

I would always look forward to when my boys were sleeping through the night, or could dress themselves, or were potty trained etc. under the false belief that it would make life easier. People assume the newborn/baby stage is the hardest but it’s not. Things change but your kids need you in a different way. My 7 year old can do all the things listed above but needs me as much as he did as a helpless baby. Whether it be homework, school difficulties, friendship upsets or helping him with his beliefs and understanding about the way the world works…these issues can be even more challenging than feeding and changing nappies!

4. You are enough.

I’m constantly striving to be a better mum, to be more calm and shout less, to be more fun and do more activities with them…just to be better…constantly raving and ranting in my head about it. The truth is you are enough for them. You love them and in every moment you are doing the best you can with what you have to give. Even if it means giving them fish fingers and chips for dinner twice in a row…do it with love and they will be nourished. And that is enough. So now when I’m judging myself I affirm ” I am enough”.

Much love to all you amazing parents out there! You are doing a great job!! Xx

Jody Walton

"Life doesn't come with a manual, it comes with a mother" This quote changed me forever. I'm a soul-centred mum, raising 3 unique, beautiful, rambunctious boys. My greatest desire is to nourish their little bodies, minds and souls - to fill them to the brim with love, help them discover their gifts and talents, and nurture their self worth. Since becoming a mum I've taken many studies in nutrition, meditation, alternative therapies, energy healing and green living. I am a certified reiki master, life-force energy healer and Angel therapist. My spiritual path drives everything I do – from motherhood to money to relationships. What I do must be meaningful and soul-fulfilling! But I'm also human. I make mistakes, I lose my shit, I get overwhelmed and I bribe them with chocolate. Motherhood is a spiritual journey whether we know it or not. I believe all mums are true warriors and goddesses all at once. I believe mums should be honoured and celebrated. I honour and celebrate you! X

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