J.A. Dove

I’m a ND stay at home mom of two small boys, and sometimes I think to myself, why am I doing this when it can be so hard? The answer is, because everything can be hard, but my work as a mom is also very rewarding for me. The main things I do to make it through the day: stick to a schedule, do what works for us and give myself and my kids a break when we have hard moments. For example, the touch thing, kids need physical play and touch..when their little hands are grabbing me etc. it can be a trigger, but letting them cuddle on/next to me while we watch TV or read a book is wonderful. And in regards to explaining why mommy is a certain way, they are still very young so I don’t go into detail but I have said things like “mommy is having a hard time. Mommies get overwhelmed just like you do.” In these moments, I try to distract them with something that will take their attention for 5-10 minutes while I collect myself. Yes sometimes that thing is a screen. There are some great ig accounts to follow that have specific tips. Don’t feel alone, you’re taking steps to figure it out, you’re doing great.