I’ve been working on making sure I’m fully present when I am with my kids by planning intentional activities I know will fill their cups so when I’m now with them they know we’ll have that special time together. This take a lot of self discipline on my part to put my phone down and focus on the moment. It doesn’t have to be a lot, mostly it’s just bedtime stories because by the time we get through all the tasks for the day it’s bed time.

Well said, Mia! Also, remember that worrying you aren’t a “good parent” means you are in fact a good parent. Can any of your work be caught up or done outside while your kids play around you? Music, bubble-machine ($12-$15 at most stores), & a few containers of water or play sand for them & laptop for you. Give it a try❤️

It can be tricky but guilt is not the most helpful of emotions in my opinion. However, If it arises, ask yourself ‘what is it I feel I need to be doing that I shouldn’t be doing’ or what is it that I’m not doing that I think I ‘should’ be doing?’ … then see where you can make some changes and if you can’t, then give yourself some grace that you’re doing the best that you can 🥰