How to ask for help!
As parents we're so quick to respond to our kids (regardless of age) and offer them help when we see they're struggling. However.... when WE are struggling it's sometimes so difficult to seek out help and support for ourselves.
Schools in! #campmom's out! .... and we're back to our regular programming.
I want to throw something your way and would love to hear your thoughts on it. This has come up in my practice a lot recently with so many parents so I'm addressing it head on.
As parents we're so quick to respond to our kids (regardless of age) and offer them help when we see they're struggling.
This could be at any given minute of the day.
On the playground, during meals, bedtime, you name it!
However.... when WE are struggling it's sometimes so difficult to seek out help and support for ourselves.
I'm talking about struggling with our own self care, our own anxieties, our frustrations, our health, our happiness and overall well being.
What the heck is that all about?
Would you agree?
I'm guilty of this, no doubt!
This is a parenting phenomenon. point blank.
There's good reason for this and there's definitely strategies I've starting using over the past few years that I've been successful with.
At the end of the day you're not the only one who suffers when you avoid asking for help. Your child's in the mix as well.
I'm all about community support, which is exactly why I pour some much time and love into Behave it or NOT! It's my labour of love that has giving me so much support and reassurance from people like you who are doing the parenting thing at the same time.
Asking for help is about to get so much easier. Here are my 3 strategies on how to ask for help.
....with that said, I've got to go find someone to help me out right as my boy's home sick after day 1 of school and this mama's gotta work 😭 (something's gotta give)
You've got this!
Cori
p.s. If I can do this, so can you. I learned very quickly after my second was born that asking for help is a lifesaver. I barely took it when offered with my first.
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My biggest 2018 accomplishment
2018 was a big year! I have so much to be grateful for, especially my biggest accomplishment this year! I still can’t believe I did it!
Happy 2019!!!
I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very healthy and happy new year.
From my family to yours!!! 🎉🎉🎉
So... did you make it to midnight? I certainly DID NOT! I saw 11:45 on the clock and still can't believe I made it that late- lame?
maybe a bit? maybe not!
what does it matter anymore?
I just spent the last two weeks out of the city at my cottage unplugged with family & friends. What matters to me is.... spending quality time with those that matter, making memories, & watching my kids have the time of their lives.
As I reflect back on 2018, I have so much to be grateful for. I have my health, my family, & my friends.
My biggest accomplishment of 2018.......This past year, I made a HUGE move and left my clinical job after 12 years to pursue this amazing work full time. This was extremely hard for me to do. It took me 6 months to make the decision to do it and another 6 months to act on it. With a TON of support behind me, I have been able to create a business and job, which doesn't really feel like work to me! I've created more work/life/home balance which was big on my 2018 goal list. It's been an amazing transition and has me doing a happy dance every. single. day. 💃💃💃
I'm now able to work with amazing parents like you to help find more balance within the parenting role!
I get to help parents feel more relaxed with their children so they can enjoy their time with them!
I get to help parents feel more confident when it comes to disciplining, setting boundaries, & expectations!
I get to help parents understand why their kids have certain behaviours and how to exactly deal with them!
I get to help parents support their children in succeeding in school!
Most importantly, I get to help parents improve the quality of their relationship with their child so they can be the best possible parent. A win-win for both parent & child!
Do you have any parenting goals for 2019? I'd love to hear from you! Leave a comment and let me know what you'll be focusing on this year. My biggest one will be figuring out how to get more sleep. I'm a night owl and love my down time in the evening, but it definitely comes at a cost the next morning. Unfortunately, I lose my patience very quickly with my kiddies when I'm tired- totally avoidable and I'm really hoping to curb this in 2019. Wish me luck 😴
Cheers to a healthy 2019! You've got this!
Cori
p.s. If you are a parent of a picky eater and want solutions to help support nutrition & mealtimes in 2019, then I've got something really good for you! Starting January 16th I'll be hosting an online Parent Masterclass with Dietician Ahuva Magder Hershkop. We will be providing a ton of strategies to support your picky eater. There are still a few spots left & New Years pricing is in effect for 2 more days. Grab your seat here!