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May 2022
Moms - YOU Need to Take Care of Yourself
For moms, putting your self-care first may sound crazy... After all, it's the opposite of what you're told to do as a mother. You're supposed to sacrifice, give everything to your children, and put yourself last.
Moms - we want to remind you that it is OKAY to be a human being along with being a mother. It's possible to do BOTH. Parenting cannot exist without self-care, because you are just as important to your family as your kids are. By caring for yourself first, you're caring for your family.
At Children & Families First, we are committed to providing programs and services to help all children and their families thrive. If you are a first-time mom, or have a child three years or younger, we have specific programs that could be beneficial for YOU and your baby. With regular feedback comments from mothers themselves expressing gratitude, that is exactly what the home-visiting programs offered by CFF are doing, helping mothers transform their lives and futures, as well as those of their children, for the better.
Here are five great reasons why you need to put yourself first:
How you treat yourself sets an example for your kids.
We've all heard the saying, "Treat people the way you want to be treated" and that goes for yourself, too. The way you treat yourself shows your children how they should treat themselves. If you're overworked, have unhealthy habits, or have negative self-talk, you're showing your kids that's okay.
Self-care helps you be the best version of yourself.
"Be the best you can be" might sound cheesy, but it's true. As a mom, the ability to take care of yourself is a must. We don't just become the best version of ourselves without working toward it daily. Self-care means working on yourself - whether that means working on reaching career goals, hobbies, physical health, fitness goals, etc.
Learn to say no.
We usually think of saying no as a negative thing, but saying no can be empowering and is healthy in many situations. You can start by saying no to unwanted visitors, or to plans when your social calendar is already full.
Ask for help (and ACCEPT it)!
In order to make self-care happen, you can't do it alone. Asking for help is really hard for many moms but sometimes it has to be done. Accepting the help that's offered can be tough, but it's okay to do so.
Self-care is a necessity, not an indulgence.
Self-care is sometimes thought to be an indulgence, but it is not. Taking care of yourself is a necessity. You need to take care of yourself if you want to take care of others.
COMING NEXT MONTH! Father's Day & Men's Mental Health Month
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