I will admit that so many times my mood or outlook has painted the picture of the atmosphere in my home. As parents, our emotions and stress affect our children so much. It affects them so much more than we realize it.
I have to remind myself that I can create a place of peace even when there is chaos outside my doors, in the world beyond our home.
Find ways to make a peaceful morning. Prepare the night before. Have school outfits ready to go. Have lunches done and in the fridge. Take an extra 15 minutes each morning to have some time for yourself. Prepare to hit the chaos and fight for a positive, affirming space for your student each morning on the way to school and in the afternoon as they come back home.
I have to remind myself all the time (even though I might run from it), that I am the adult. I am the one who helps direct my children through life.
I have failed over and over again. However, I thankfully keep getting back up, dusting off the failure, apologize to my husband and sons, and move forward. Let’s make it a priority to help our children have the most positive experience in these last few weeks of school.
Help them make great memories.