Paige Hathawayさんのインスタグラム写真 - (Paige HathawayInstagram)「I know that when you have kids it’s very easy to make them the center of your world and with good reason they should be... but what about yourself? It isn’t selfish to workout, or go get your nails done, or go out for lunch with your friends or take a weekend trip with your husband. I think that self care is one of the most important parts about parenting. Let me repeat myself... SELF CARE IS NOT SELFISH. It’s one of the best things you can do for your kids and yourself as a parent! If you’re happy with yourself, conquering your goals, confident, feeling great and re-energized... ultimately this is going to help you be a better parent. I know, being away or taking a “break“ can cause guilt and anxiety. I basically did not leave my house for the first 1-2 months after having Presley. And when I did. I felt like I was doing something wrong. Seriously, I would even find myself, at 2pm in the afternoon, STILL in my pajamas, STILL not having eaten. But you know what? She was on her 3rd bottle, dressed, played with, the chores were attended too, my emails and conference calls were done. BUT WHAT ABOUT ME?! Oh, right, I was still a mess and a half, in my pajamas and desperate for a hair brush, or alone time. Let’s be honest, you can’t pour from an empty cup. My life was full, but I was empty. And that’s no way to live. So, I did something about it. And I REFUSE to feel guilty about that, and neither should you. Putting yourself first does NOT make you a bad mom. In fact, I truly believe it makes YOU A BETTER MOTHER. One that is modeling for your child that a happy healthy mom, going after her goals, who works hard, still dating her father and caring for herself IS important. What are your thoughts on this topic? Have you ever experienced parent guilt for spending time doing for yourself!? How do you handle this topic and your life?」12月17日 12時30分