You are not alone. Moms everywhere go through the same problems with their children and family relationships. Find some other moms in your neighborhood, find a support group (or start one) to talk about your challenges and share ideas. Encourage one another.

Moms, who said that you have to be perfect or do it all? You’ll feel better after you throw away that Super Mom cape. The good news is that you’re most likely the one putting pressure on yourself! And you have control over yourself.  I’m not saying to give up on your expectations or even to lower your standards. Just make sure they’re realistic. As moms, we are born to nurture, so naturally we feel driven to take care of everyone and everything. Just remember that you were designed to rest too and know that you need to take time for yourself. You need to recharge and re-energize. You can’t take care of your family if you’re running on empty.

Sure, every husband wants to come home to a clean house, but his feelings toward you won’t change if it’s not perfect. Is this an area where you’re trying to do it all? Try these options to make it easier.   Get the kids to help by making a game of cleaning and picking up.  Fighting clutter? Put things in their place by “taking it as you go”.   Set a timer and work as fast as you can for 15 minutes to get everything put away. Do this once or twice a day and watch the clutter disappear.