We all know that when you have kids, taking time to take care of yourself as a mama isn't always a major priority. That's why we've decided to create the 5 Minutes for Mama series. Each week we'll give you five tips that will take less than 5 minutes to do on how you can look after yourself as a mother so that you can be your best self for your family. There will be a different theme for each week. This week we're looking at keeping your creativity alive as a mama.
Read moreAdvice from a mom to her daughter
“Nine times out of ten, you probably aren’t having a full-on nervous breakdown—you just need a cup of tea and a biscuit.” - Caitlin Moran
Read moreOn aging gracefully and teaching your daughter about true beauty
As a mom of daughters, it is important to be an example of what beauty truly means. It is your responsibility to reflect true beauty. That means accepting your laugh lines and stretch marks. It means speaking only good and loving things about your appearance. Your daughter will learn about beauty and acceptance from somewhere. Let it be from you. We love what Lake Bell has to say on the subject of beauty, aging and being an example to the next generation.
“There’s this sort of responsibility as the mother of a girl in that I want to be comfortable with aging and I don’t want her to see me afraid of that, because I don’t want her to be afraid of anything in that way. I hope to send her the message that women are beautiful, truly, at every age, and [that] there’s this tremendous privilege to age. Women like my mom have shown me you can be comfortable and confident with aging, and I hope to pass that gift on to my daughter. I also want my son to think women are badass as they get older.” - Lake Bell
Have a lovely day!
Motherhood Monday Links No. 24
Motherhood Monday Links is a weekly roundup of our favourite articles, quotes and encouragements for moms (and dads) from around the web to start your week off well.
Read more5 Minutes for Mama: Indoor Gardening
We all know that when you have kids, taking time to take care of yourself as a mama isn't always a major priority. That's why we've decided to create the 5 Minutes for Mama series. Each week we'll give you five tips that will take less than 5 minutes to do on how you can look after yourself as a mother so that you can be your best self for your family. There will be a different theme for each week. This week we're looking at indoor gardening.
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