Why You Stop Having Fun The Second Your Kid Is Miserable
No Guilt Mom | Overcoming Mom Guilt, Mental Load & Parenting Tips for MomsShow Notes
You're at the party, the pool, the vacation you planned, and the second one of your kids gets miserable, your fun switches off like someone hit a light. In this episode, JoAnn breaks down the moment she caught herself doing exactly this at her nephew's birthday party, and the one question that snapped her out of it. If your kids' emotions are costing you your own, this one is going to hit home.
In this episode, you'll learn:
The rushing cue: how to catch yourself before mild stress turns into full dysregulation
The difference between consideration and responsibility for your kids' feelings, and why one is loving while the other is exhausting you both
Exactly what to say when your kid says "I'm bored" (and how to spot the one situation where that script won't work)
Why letting your kid sit in mild discomfort is some of the best parenting you can do
The honest question to ask yourself when you rush to fix your kid's mood
Resources mentioned in this episode:
JoAnn's interview with Jenna Free on recognizing dysregulation
The Happy Mom Reset (free class)
Ready to stop running on guilt? Join JoAnn's free class, The Happy Mom Reset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
More from No Guilt Mom | Overcoming Mom Guilt, Mental Load & Parenting Tips for Moms
If you've ever felt the weight of the mental load and wondered why you keep doing everything yourself, even when you're exhausted, this episode is for you.
If you've ever felt the weight of the mental load and wondered why you're the only one who notices what needs to be done around the house, this episode is for you.
If you've ever felt mom guilt after yelling and wondered why you yell at the same time every day, this episode is for you.
New here? Start with our Start Here playlist, five episodes that will change how you think about motherhood.
If you've ever struggled with mom guilt and wondered why you're so hard on yourself as a mom, this episode is for you.