Me Time: How to Take Charge of Your Life
wrote an interesting post today on
Here’s a quick excerpt
Q: My kids are so busy, and I don’t want to deprive them of their activities. But how do I find time for me, too?
A: Many moms make the mistake of overloading their children’s schedules, crowding out time for their own self-care. That’s bad for both mom and the kids, says Kathy Peel, author of the best-selling The Family Manager books.
“We all need a healthy balance, and it’s the parents’ job to create that balance in a child’s life. Children need time to do schoolwork, get plenty of rest, develop good eating habits, exercise daily, spend time alone, and have fun with the family. Plan your family’s schedule based on those needs,” Peel says. As for the guilt factor? “Children are naturally happier when you’re less stressed. If you’re tired, cranky, and resentful because you are doing things for everyone besides yourself, what are you teaching your children about life?”
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