It's true. Indispensability is a curse!! If you have to be the one to do the job and get it done right, then you are failing as a parent :( Doing it yourself may be a short relief and save you time and steps, but it is a longer term problem. How will your kids learn sharing, helping, and personal responsibility if you are doing it all for them? If you are indispensable, then you are doing too much. Also, you can't be your best self if you are always doing for others. Jesus called us to love one another as we love ourselves. That is, take care of your own needs and feelings before tending to others. It's like the direction that airline attendants give passengers before takeoff. In case of a problem and the air masks drop down in front of you, put your air supply on yourself first, so that you can better help others around you. Build self-care into your time management and include it in family planning and calendar events. Don't give up on yourself, caring for your family at your expense. Down time is a blessing to all of you.
Being There in Tough Times
Planning Summer Fun in Critical Times
Tending to kid health issues
Pandemic Parental Fatigue
Holiday Challenges
Kid Health Issues
Stress & Wellness Checks
Navigating Cars and Bullies
Too much is Too Much
Holiday Gatherings
Pandemic Options
Christmas Questions
Making Birthdays Speical
Personalizing birthdays in your family
Starting the New School Year
Making Birthdays Special
Newborn Blues, Getting Ready for Pandemic School Year
Preparing for the New in the Family
Getting Your Child's Birthday "just right."
Above All Else, Show Kindness toYour Kids.
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