
Dear Ladybug: I spend most of my days taking care of everyone else. I have absolutely no time for myself. Don't get me wrong, I love my family and I love doing for them but I don't even get 10 minutes to go to the bathroom by myself without being interrupted by a kid or a pet. I am sure other Mom's go through this but what can I do to get a few minutes to myself every day? Signed: Exhausted in Dallas
Dear Exhausted in Dallas: Time for yourself is very important. You can't be your best you unless you can recharge your batteries. That is why She Shacks became so popular. Is there a little space in your house that you can designate as Mom space? If there is not and the only space you have to yourself is your bedroom, create a sign for your bedroom door that says, "Mom's on Break." Explain to your kids, (I am assuming they are not infants) that you need some alone time.
Set them up with some books to color or read for their own quiet time while you have theirs. Make it something you all do by yourself for your own self well being and have Alexa or whatever device you have in your house set for 1/2 hour. If that 1/2 goes well with no interruptions, you might even want to push that to one hour.
Children need to learn how to self entertain and even self comfort. By giving yourself this time and space, and teaching your children to do the same, you are giving them good life and self care practices. Let me know how this works for you. The ladybug loves feedback.
Hugs and Ladybug kisses to you
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Dear Exhausted in Dallas: Time for yourself is very important. You can't be your best you unless you can recharge your batteries. That is why She Shacks became so popular. Is there a little space in your house that you can designate as Mom space? If there is not and the only space you have to yourself is your bedroom, create a sign for your bedroom door that says, "Mom's on Break." Explain to your kids, (I am assuming they are not infants) that you need some alone time.
Set them up with some books to color or read for their own quiet time while you have theirs. Make it something you all do by yourself for your own self well being and have Alexa or whatever device you have in your house set for 1/2 hour. If that 1/2 goes well with no interruptions, you might even want to push that to one hour.
Children need to learn how to self entertain and even self comfort. By giving yourself this time and space, and teaching your children to do the same, you are giving them good life and self care practices. Let me know how this works for you. The ladybug loves feedback.
Hugs and Ladybug kisses to you
Dear Readers: If you have a question that has been weighing on your mind, please email to:
[email protected] or message through Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LadyBugDeliveryService