I hear so many moms that say they don’t do anything for themselves. Or tell me they can’t even remember what they used to enjoy. This is a problem! If this is you, DM me and let’s get on a coaching call and find your identity again!

When you enjoy hobbies for yourself, you can be the mom you want to be and here’s why:

1️⃣ When you fill your own cup, you have more resources to pour into your family. You can’t keep giving and giving without ever replenishing yourself. Some kid free time doing something you love will give you the mental, emotional, and even physical energy to be a happy and present mom.

2️⃣ Having your own hobbies models to your kids that it is OK to take breaks and give yourself what you need. How often do you tell your kid to go have some quiet time or take some space when they’re overstimulated, but are we modeling this for them? Not to mention the benefit of SHOWING kids how we are trying new things, learning and failing, and that we value play when we go out and do it ourselves!

3️⃣ Spending time in kid-free hobbies allows you to reconnect with who you are outside of being a mom. This helps preserve and strengthen your individual identity, which can so easily get lost in the all-consuming process of raising tiny humans.

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What are your family values? What is most important to your family? How would you describe your family culture? If you can't answer those questions, this episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World is for you. A family culture that you're proud of doesn't just happen. If you aren't defining your household values, news media, peer influences, or societal pressures will shape your culture for you. Learn why proactively defining your family culture can transform your home! Your host, Kelsey Redd, shares practical steps for collaborating as a family to decide what is important to your family, creating a family mission statement, and how to implement your values into your routines. Subscribe now, share this show with a mom friend, and join the conversation!

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In today's relatable mom story, Kelsey shares how she learned to be a more present and attuned mother from her baby. This episode discussed attachment theory in children 0-3 years old, and why parental attunement is so critical as babies form their belief system about the world around them. In order to learn trust, safety, and healthy attachment, babies' bids for attention need to me met with soothing touch and a calm voice. Kelsey describes one of the big "joy-killers" in mothering, and how to create space and balance between work and family. Subscribe now, share this show with a mom friend, and join the conversation!

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