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Let's Talk Truth With Dr. Taryn

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To all my mamas who are reading this - you’re doing better than you think!! Being a mom in today’s day and age is hard. The constant input from social media, the picture perfect families on Insta, the judging when you finally take some “me time”, the list goes on. The choices never end. I spent 15 minutes trying to pick out a sippy cup the other day. A SIPPY CUP! As I type this, my 10 month old is screaming “mom, mom, mom!”, my 6 year old is yelling something about not finding his socks, and I’m over here just trying to finish a lukewarm cup of coffee.
 
I recently had a friend tell me of an experience she had with her two boys at the dentist. Both boys decided to have meltdowns - 2 toddlers, 2 separate rooms, 1 mom. The assistant caste so much shade on the mom with sighs, rude comments, and even eye rolls, that when the mom left, she was in tears. Why? Because she felt that she was a subpar mom based solely on this one situation. It took judgement from someone with zero relation to her everyday mom life struggles to break her. That’s just one example of how much pressure we put on our moms. When, in reality, she is a kicka$$ mom! There aren’t many kiddos that like the dentist in the first place (sorry to my besties hubby who’s a dentist) and kiddos can’t ⒜⒧⒲⒜⒴⒮ behave. That’s life. 

First and foremost, you have to find time for yourself before you worry about anyone else. How can you take care of tiny humans if you aren’t taking care of yourself? Well I’m here to tell you, it is a simple idea that can change this constant mindset, it’s just not an easy task to accomplish. It starts with self-love and self-revelation! You are enough.
 
Secondly, slow down! There will never be 25 hours in a day. You can’t do every single thing, for every single child, every single day! If you couldn’t get to the dishes, there’s always tomorrow. Laundry didn’t get folded? Big deal, at least it’s washed. Did your kids go to bed happy, healthy, and feeling loved? Then you won the day, mama.

​Thirdly, remove anything and everything that doesn’t bring you positivity and peace. Do you have a “friend” that constantly brings negative energy into your life? Make some distance. Do you have a family member that tells you how you should be raising your children? Respectfully, put your foot down. YOU are the mom, YOU birthed (or adopted) the child, YOU (along with the father) make the decisions.
 
Lastly, are you struggling with always feeling tired? Constant anxiety or feeling down? Snapping at your significant other or your kids because of irritability and mood swings? These feelings are ⓃⓄⓉ normal and they are due to hormonal imbalances. The good thing is that they can be treated naturally from the comfort of your own home! Please contact Stittleburg Restorative Health Care to see how we can help you get back to pre-children health! Motherhood has taught me the meaning of living in the moment and being at peace. Children don’t think about yesterday, and they don’t think about tomorrow. They just exist in the moment. 

Let's get back to health,
Dr. Taryn