Being a mother is tough.
When you first start out, you’re thrown in at the deep end and left to deal with crying newborns, tantrum-ing toddlers and projectile vomit.
And that’s before breakfast.
Bless their dear little hearts.
The early years give us a plentiful supply of challenges. (Someone tell me it gets easier. Please.)
This week on High Five Friday, Libby Lennon shares with us her biggest challenge of the early years.
You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/046
Go Conquer Motherhood!
We all know that too much screen time isn’t good for our children. I’m talking video games, watching TV, using the computer or tapping away on a tablet.
Give them a device your children turn into tech-zombies. But boy, suddenly the house becomes an oasis of calm and quiet.
And you let out a huge sigh of relief.
Swiftly followed by an extra-large helping of mum-guilt that their tech usage has spiralled completely out of control.
But is all that screen gazing ever a good thing?
This week on High Five Friday, I talk about whether screen time is your friend or foe.
You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/044
Go Conquer Motherhood!
Taking a day off from your workplace is relatively straightforward.
You ask your boss, you get the thumbs up, and you’re free to shop, surf or slacken off.
But taking the day off from motherhood. Now, that’s a bit more tricky.
I know, I tried this week.
And failed.
This week on High Five Friday, I talk about the sure-fire way to make time for yourself in an overflowing life.
You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/042
Go Conquer Motherhood!
Crying baby. Out of control toddlers. Noisy children.
And a husband who can’t sort it out.
Flippin’ useless.
So you swoop in, pick up the pieces and reclaim order.
While cursing him in your head.
But what if doing it yourself (minus stabbing virtual pins in him) turns out to be the best solution?
This week on High Five Friday, I challenge you to think about your impatient husband in a different light.
You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/040
Go Conquer Motherhood!