I am a parent coach who supports and guides exhausted and overwhelmed working parents becoming successful in both their careers and parenting, while fostering connection and harmony in their homes. I am dedicated to providing practical solutions and strategies that empower parents to regain control over their time and create a calm and stress free environment, even in the face of challenges. Through personalized time management systems and nurturing support, I help parents achieve a sense of balance, enabling them to arrive at work on time and cultivate a deep sense of inner strength and well-being. Together, we will navigate the journey towards a family that works together, where connection and efficiency coexist, allowing both parents and children to thrive.
I love my family… but I need a break
Where I’ve Been (and Why My Fingers Looks Like a Hot Dog)So… I disappeared for a bit. And no, I didn’t go on a peaceful retreat. I went roller skating. With a bunch of very confident 11- and 12-year-olds. And for a brief moment, I thought, I did not, in fact, still got this. It took one fall... just 1! Not dramatic. Not slow motion. My wrist and fingers immediately swelled up like a couple of hot dogs. So I’ve been on a forced break… typing slower, moving slower, and being reminded that 40 does not bounce like 12. But here’s the part that stuck with me…That fall forced me to do something I usually avoid: Rest. And it made me think about something most parents feel but don’t say out loud. The Guilt of Wanting Time to YourselfBe honest. Have you ever needed a break… Like needing space somehow means you’re doing parenting wrong? So instead, you push through. You stay “on.” And then slowly… everything feels heavier than it should. Here’s what I want you to hear:Wanting space is not rejection. It’s regulation. When you never step away, your patience shrinks. But when you take even a little time for yourself? You come back calmer. That’s not selfish. That’s sustainable. So instead of waiting until you’re overwhelmed (or injured like me), try this: >> Schedule one “protected personal time” block this week. <<Not when everything is done. But like a real appointment. Put it on your calendar. Because if it’s not scheduled, it doesn’t happen. And if it doesn’t happen, you keep running on empty. Most parents are trying to run their lives on willpower. But willpower fades. Systems hold. That’s the shift I keep coming back to. Not doing more. So here’s your question this week: When is your next protected hour? Not someday. Start there. (And if you need motivation… I don’t recommend waiting until your body forces you into it at a roller rink😉 .) |
KISm Parenting Solutions
I am a parent coach who supports and guides exhausted and overwhelmed working parents becoming successful in both their careers and parenting, while fostering connection and harmony in their homes. I am dedicated to providing practical solutions and strategies that empower parents to regain control over their time and create a calm and stress free environment, even in the face of challenges. Through personalized time management systems and nurturing support, I help parents achieve a sense of balance, enabling them to arrive at work on time and cultivate a deep sense of inner strength and well-being. Together, we will navigate the journey towards a family that works together, where connection and efficiency coexist, allowing both parents and children to thrive.
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