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7 Ways to Rock Being a Stay at Home Mom

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Being a stay at home mom is the hardest job that I’ve ever done.

I’m the boss, lunch lady, custodian, teacher, and playmate.  As a stay at home mom, I wash dishes while singing to my kids, make up games for us when we’re stuck inside, and try to get both of my kids to play together (nicely).  There are so many hats that I wear as a stay at home mom, but there are a few things that make the job easier…

Tips that really help stay at home moms. Such a great read - pinning for those days when I really need to remind myself of these again!

This certainly isn’t an exhaustive list, but I’d argue that #1 is going to be the hardest for a lot of us.

Don’t you think?

7 Ways to Rock as a SAHM

1.) Go on…say it: I ROCK at being a Mom!

Was it hard to say?  I think it’s so important to remind ourselves every day that we rock as a mom. Write it on a mirror, tuck a note in your wallet, or say it out loud!  The more we say it, the more it becomes a part of who we are.

2.) Define your Expectations as a Stay at Home Mom

Have you ever sat down and talked with your partner about your expectations as a stay-at-home Mom?  There are so many stigmas about what a stay-at-mom is or isn’t, but YOUR expectations are what matter most.  Figure out what a stay-at-home mom means for your family because it looks different for each and every family.

3.) Stop Comparing to Other Moms

This is a shout out to all moms: don’t compare yourself with other moms.  Look, your parenting, your choices, and your kids are completely different from the Mom next to you.  Cut out the comparisons and we’ll all be happier moms!

4.)  Find Balance

If you’re like me, then being super social with other moms might not be your strength.  Or, you might LOVE being social all day long.  We’ve found that staying super social in the mornings (for my daughter) and relaxed in the afternoons (for me) keeps us both happy all week long.  Striking that balance will help keep each of you filled up and relaxed.

5.) Be Your Biggest Fan

This is the case in any job – I know – but, the thing about being a stay at home Mom is that you don’t have a lot of feedback.  There’s no boss giving you employee of the month and no co-workers saying, “you rock!”  Instead, you have to believe in yourself and the choices you make all day long.  Remind yourself often that you are amazing.  You are doing the best you can.  You are a great mom.

6.)  Find a Community

Tap into a community of people for you and for your kids.  Dance class and art class have been a wonderful way for us to form a community.  Neighbors have provided that for us as well.  But, the hardest part of being a stay-at-home mom is that you can get isolated.  No one wins when you’re isolated.  Contact your local community college, parks and recreation, or any place in your area that can connect you with classes or a community.

I know it’s not always easy to make that first step. Honestly, it can cause alot of anxiety! But, try, try again. When you do find a community that clicks with who you are, it is worth every effort in the world.

7.)  Figure out a Routine

There is a level of flexibility that we have by being stay-at-home moms that can work against us.  You wake up, don’t get dressed, and suddenly your stare at the clock and it’s mid-afternoon.  Doing that consistently will throw you and the kids off, so be sure to build in a flow or routine that happens every single day while your home – especially if you have little ones in the house who thrive on routines.

7 ways to rock at being a stay at home mom

Perhaps most importantly, remember that you matter.

Remember your passions outside of your kids.  Remember what got you excited before you had kids.  Remember to nurture all parts of yourself so that you truly can ROCK at being a healthy, happy mom!

Join the community on our Facebook page and tell us how you are rocking it as a stay at home mom 🙂

 

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By Katie Joiner September 7, 2017

Comments

  1. Lisette says

    April 21, 2014 at 9:16 am

    Yes!! Great post Katie!

    Reply
  2. Emma @ P is for Preschooler says

    April 21, 2014 at 11:35 am

    I need to work on the mom comparisons! I love this positive post! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Still Playing School says

    April 23, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    Love this, Katie!

    Reply
    • Katie Joiner says

      April 24, 2014 at 7:55 pm

      Thank you, Devany!!

      Reply
      • Laura says

        December 27, 2014 at 9:20 pm

        I had to screenshot #5 it’s so true I am joining you somehow every thing you talked about was like reading my own life I have been a stay at home mom for the past 7 years I am just turning 25 next week I have a 7 and 3 year old boy and girl ….. and we have so much in common ! Can’t wait to see what else you got 🙂

        Reply
        • Katie Joiner says

          December 28, 2014 at 9:19 pm

          Awesome, Laura!! I’m so glad you’re here 🙂 🙂

          Reply
  4. Kristina@amominneedofadvice.blogspot.com says

    April 26, 2014 at 9:54 am

    I LOVE being a stay at home mom, but sometimes I feel like I’m not heard. I talk more about it here- http://amominneedofadvice.blogspot.com/2014/04/heres-deal.html
    I love these 7 tips!!! Especially at the end when you say “remember that you matter.” I have moments where I need to REMEMBER THIS. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Katie Joiner says

      April 30, 2014 at 10:35 pm

      Thank you, Kristina – it’s so simple, but remembering ourselves amid the chaos is SO important!!

      Reply
  5. Mere says

    July 27, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    I’m not a stay at home mom but could certainly relate to all of these!!

    Reply
  6. Brit says

    August 3, 2014 at 10:04 am

    Great post. I so need stop comparing myself to other moms.

    Reply
  7. Joanie says

    August 29, 2014 at 10:36 am

    Thanks for posting this! Needed it today 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie Joiner says

      September 24, 2014 at 1:53 pm

      I’m so glad you stopped by, Joanie!

      Reply
  8. Wendy says

    August 29, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Katie Joiner says

      September 3, 2014 at 2:42 pm

      You go it, Wendy!!!

      Reply
  9. Laura says

    August 30, 2014 at 1:51 am

    You rock! : )

    Reply
    • Katie Joiner says

      September 3, 2014 at 2:41 pm

      Thanks, Laura!! <3

      Reply
  10. AisLynn says

    August 30, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    Oh my gosh and the one most important thing to remember is to FORGIVE YOURSELF. Yes you are a mom and we hold ourselves to a really high standard but you are not a super human. No matter what happens, so long as everyone is alive at the end of the day, you did your job and tomorrow will always figure itself out just like today did. With a whole lot of help from you if course 😉

    Reply
    • Katie Joiner says

      September 3, 2014 at 2:42 pm

      Such a good point, AisLynn!! I’m going to add that to the list ~ thank you 🙂

      Reply
  11. Abi Craig says

    September 4, 2014 at 11:47 am

    Good tips on how to be the best we can at what God has called us to do. I was going to try to pick a favorite, but . . . they’re all good! Finding a balance that works for all of us can be tricky but very important.

    Reply
    • Katie Joiner says

      September 5, 2014 at 2:51 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Abi! It really is an amazing role we hold in our children’s lives!!

      Reply
  12. Flora says

    January 30, 2015 at 9:00 am

    I love this list! As a fellow stay-at-home mom I can attest to how important it is to have a community. Luckily, I moved into a new neighborhood right before having my son. I have met 5+ great moms that are either stay-at-home, or at least have a few days a week at home with their little ones. Getting together for a short walk or play date makes the days go by better for my son and for me!:-)

    Reply
  13. Flora says

    January 30, 2015 at 9:05 am

    BTW, I’m sharing this on my Facebook page. Thanks for the great post!

    Reply
    • Katie Joiner says

      February 1, 2015 at 1:42 pm

      Thanks so much, Flora! And, how sweet of you to share this post on FB – thank you 🙂

      Reply
  14. Tanya Palmer says

    February 15, 2018 at 10:17 am

    Im having trouble teaching my little girl to use the bathroom. She knows how to go number 1 in the toilet but wont go number 2. And sometimes forgets to use it all together. Im a little frustrated. Can you help?

    Reply
    • Katie Joiner says

      April 9, 2018 at 7:01 pm

      Hey Tanya, how old is your little one?

      Reply

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