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’VE ONLY BEEN ‘momming’ for two years now and I feel like I’ve had to hit the reset button 100,000 times. It’s extremely important to understand that as a parent, whether single or married, you’re going to have some moments when you feel like you just “can’t.” Its normal, it’s natural, and it’s nothing to be afraid of. What’s important is knowing what to do when this moment arises so that you don’t take it out on your little one or let it negatively affect your parenting methods. This is how to reset yourself when parenting gets hard AF--because it does! TELL A CONFIDANT ASAP.
HOW TO RESET WHEN
The minute you feel yourself getting progressively angry when you start to feel overwhelmed by parenting, tell someone you trust. A husband, a best friend, a parent… tell someone you trust with such fragile information and your child. Tell someone who will not take on a judgmental heart when you share your truth with them. In my experience, telling a confidant does two things that help me reset without fail. When I call that confidant, they are usually able to show me love and support that reminds me that it’s okay for me to feel the way I feel. They also remind me that I am doing a great job as a parent even though I have gotten a little tired. On top of all that, they
P A R E N T I N G GETS HARD AF Written by Isis Nezbeth
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