I know that I mainly write about fun learning activities for the kiddos, and that’s definitely the main focus of Fun-A-Day! Sometimes, though, I like to touch a little bit on being a parent. Today I want to share a few articles all about encouragement for moms. This post may be geared towards mamas, but that’s just because I am one. I’m sure what I’m sharing here is just as applicable to dads!
Do you ever have one of “those” days as a parent? Days when the house is an absolute disaster? When you lost your patience with the kid(s)? When you breathed an immense sigh of relief as the child(ren) fell asleep? When you were convinced you’re a horrible parent? When you cried from being so overwhelmed by the job that is motherhood? Sometimes I feel like “those” days outnumber the rest!
Don’t get me wrong, I love being a mama. I love my son to pieces, and I wouldn’t trade this for the world. But being a mama isn’t for the faint of heart. It is HARD (yes, I felt like that needed to be in all caps). Just like anything else, there are going to be ups and downs. With that being said, I wanted to share 10 of my must-reads when you’re having a rough day as a mama:
encouragement for moms – perfect for those tough moments
Dear Mom Who Sometimes Feels Like She is a Terrible Mom {Finding Joy}
To Parents of Small Children: Let Me Be the One Who Says it Out Loud {The Actual Pastor}
We All Need to Hear These Words Sometimes {Martinis and Minivans}
They Don’t Need June Cleaver {Holy Spirit-Led Homeschooling}
You are Not Alone {Little Bins for Little Hands}
10 Things to Expect from Motherhood {Scary Mommy}
Drops of Awesome {Daring Young Mom}
Six Motherhood Truths for Those Days When You Want to Quit {Finding Joy}
Living Within the Tension{Pink Dryer Lint}
The Perfect Mother {Scary Mommy}
For more encouragement for moms, stop by my Mama Love Pinterest board.
What about you? Do you have any go-to articles, posts, or thoughts when you’re having a rough parenting day? If so, I would LOVE for you to share them here in the comments. I’m always looking for more for my arsenal!
katepickle says
July 30, 2013 at 10:57 pmOh I just LOVE that quote… and what a great list of links to remind us that we all have bad days sometimes, but the bad days don’t make us bad parents!
I wrote this post a while back when I needed to remember to give myself a break and accept that life isn’t always perfect! http://picklebums.com/2013/03/14/living-in-the-mothering-moment/
Mary Catherine says
August 5, 2013 at 9:23 pmThank you Kate!! I appreciate the link to your post, too — I’m always looking to have more helpful reads for those tough days! 🙂
jode@mummymusingsandmayhem says
July 31, 2013 at 7:31 amI really love that quote too…going to print that out. I have serious issues with perfectionism! Can’t wait to explore your links…really needed to read this post…have had a fortnight of bad days with my girls sick and me very tired. It’s good to be reminded that it happens to us all x
Mary Catherine says
August 5, 2013 at 9:23 pmI hope everyone’s healthy at your place now, Jode! Sometimes I forget that all parents have tough days — it really does help to know we all deal with these things!
Shelley says
July 31, 2013 at 1:16 pmhttp://lisajobaker.com/2013/07/no-such-thing-as-just-a-mom/. Or http://lisajobaker.com/2013/05/a-mothers-day-video-you-are-mighty-because-you-mother/. Anything by Beth Woolsey (www.putdowntheurinalcake.com).
Mary Catherine says
August 5, 2013 at 9:21 pmThanks for more suggestions! I am definitely going to have to check out Beth Woolsey, if only based on her awesome url!!
debradane72@gmail.com says
July 31, 2013 at 7:55 pmLove this list! Two of my most popular posts are ones I actually re-read myself all the time. They remind me that I do enough and am enough!
http://www.homelifesimplified.com.au/you-are-enough-just-as-you-are/
http://www.homelifesimplified.com.au/hand-in-your-superhero-cape/
Mary Catherine says
August 5, 2013 at 9:20 pmThank you for more posts to read during those difficult days. It’s always good to have great reads in our mama “arsenal”!!
Rachael Rabbit says
August 1, 2013 at 4:52 pmI think I live by that quote! – or perhaps I just want to live by that quote 😉 I just try the best I can each day …
Mary Catherine says
August 5, 2013 at 9:17 pmI want to live by that quote, but it’s hard to remember during hard mama days. Doing our best is a good goal for each day!
Ann @ My Nearest and Dearest says
August 2, 2013 at 8:39 pmThanks for rounding these up, Mary Catherine. I will most definitely be referring back to them on those tough parenting days!
Mary Catherine says
August 5, 2013 at 9:15 pmThey are my go-to 10 when having a hard mama day. They help, in my opinion!
Brandy says
August 23, 2013 at 12:10 pmGreat post!
Mary Catherine says
August 23, 2013 at 12:59 pmThank you, Brandy!