Not only is "me time" allowed. It is essential for you to be at your best as mom and dad. In Matthew 22:36, Jesus calls us to "Love one another as you love yourself." It's hard to give your all to healthy parenting if you don't take care of yourself. This is not an either/or. It's a both/and. Consider the Pyramid Effect. First, God is above the pyramid on which you perch. As your relationship with God is healthy and loving, you have resources to love your spouse. As your marriage is loving and healthy, you have resources to love your children, and so on. Set these priorities. Also, delegate and set boundaries through family meetings, to make sure you set time and opportunity aside for yourself, to recharge your batteries for taking care of your family. "Me time" is both allowed and essential. Not selfish, but self-caring.
Building Character--Who Will Your Child Become
Choose Process over Outcome
Parental Respect Is Earned
Helping Your Child Thru Transitions
Number 1 of Top 10 Parenting Tips
Top Ten Helpful Hints for Successful Parenting
Be Kind to your Child
Ahh, That New Bundle of Joy
You Cannot Not Communicate
Dare to be Different in Active Listening
Kids Will Always Test the Limits
What You Say to Your Child Matters!
Maintaining Healthy Relationships
Kids Do Act Out, or Act In
Does your child steal?
When Trouble Comes Knocking
Is Your Child Having a Problem?
Don't Worry. Be Happy
Are You a Benevolent Despot?
How Do You Lead Your Family?
Join Podbean Ads Marketplace and connect with engaged listeners.
Advertise Today
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Scary Stories For Creepy Kids
Vet Candy
Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution
Grimms’ Fairy Tales
The Art of War
Dr. Laura Call of the Day
Focus on the Family with Jim Daly