Monday
Jun162008
The Balancing Act
Monday, June 16, 2008 at 07:34PM
A few weeks ago I moderated a round-table discussion on "Finding Balance as a Mother" for the Step Up Mothers Connect, a networking group for women in the L.A. area. The Step Up Women's Network is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing networking opportunities as well as resources for girls and young women from all walks of life.
It was a fascinating discussion, with lots of hot topics bubbling to the surface, from how to deal with the concept of "competitive mothering" to how to walk in the door at the end of the day without having a meltdown. I wanted to share some of the great ideas and advice that came out of that discussion:
It was a fascinating discussion, with lots of hot topics bubbling to the surface, from how to deal with the concept of "competitive mothering" to how to walk in the door at the end of the day without having a meltdown. I wanted to share some of the great ideas and advice that came out of that discussion:
- Ask for help! (Seems obvious, but how many of us really do it?)
- Don't worry about what the other moms think; stay focused on the needs of your family.
- Having trouble transitioning when you first walk in the door at the end of a busy day? Settle in for some Wii time or another task that doesn't require much brain power but still provides good bonding time with the kids.
- Another mom suggested sitting in the car with a book or other activity that just involves you, right before you go in and pick up your child.
- Trade out with your partner. Take an evening after work or at the end of a busy day to go do something for you.
- Go to the gym. A healthy you sets a good example for your kids, and has all sorts of other benefits.
- Friendships are important! Don't neglect them.
- Take advantage of your employer's health plan if the company offers "mental benefits." Find a therapist you like and enjoy indulging in some time to talk about yourself and the challenges in your life. You'll feel better for it!
- And lastly: Blog. Take it from me, it's great therapy.
Reader Comments (6)
Wonderful! I get excited when I read pieces by dieticians. I have a daughter with GERD and IBS. She faces daily challenges with her diet. Many additives and preservatives even food dyes challenge her already tender system. Your advice is right on! If you don't understand what is contained in a food product, don't feed it to your child until you know it is safe.
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Thanks so much for chiming in. Over the years I've talked with several parents whose children are suffering from GERD and IBS and my heart always goes out to them! But even for the rest of us, natural is the way to go. I believe that a return to eating whole foods would go a long way toward solving many health problems, including the growing (literally) number of people struggling with their weight.
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