Nurture Parenting Magazine - Mama Care eZine ~ Issue 20

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This issue is all about Mama Care, something I have lacked for almost my entire parenting journey (William just turned 6!). Until last year, I felt worthiness and accomplishment were based on objective outcomes: a well-balanced child, a clean house, a happy husband, and a successful business. Over the past year, I’ve realised this is not how worthiness is measured.
I also learned that burnout is real – even when you love what you do. I have gone on three retreats in the last 12 months, but upon returning home, I quickly fell back into the same patterns of busyness and outcome-focused activities, leaving my bucket empty again.
That's why this issue’s theme is Mama Care. I hope it finally sinks in for me, as I have read these articles many times. I used to think getting help from others was a sign of weakness, but now I see it requires strength and confidence to say, "I’m not coping" or "I need help." Asking someone to look after William so I could have some time felt like admitting failure. But now I’m changing. If I don’t look after myself, how can I expect to look after anyone else?
I’m going to ask for more help and take more time for myself – not for working or spending time with others, just for me. Time for a bath, a movie, a meditation, or doing nothing. It will be hard at first to say, “Can you please look after William?” but we all need it. Realistically, it will add value to his relationships, and we will both gain from this.
Now, read the Mama Care articles and plan what you need to feel cared for. Make sure it is implemented, as we mums quickly revert to doing everything for our families!
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**Whilst the parenting articles in each issue, are timeless, the branding is not lol! We rebranded from issue 22, regardless, enjoy the gift of Nurture!
Kristy xo