{"id":2535,"date":"2026-04-03T15:23:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T07:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/?p=2535"},"modified":"2026-04-06T16:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T08:50:11","slug":"8-gentle-mom-self-care-habits-to-let-go-of-guilt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/8-gentle-mom-self-care-habits-to-let-go-of-guilt\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Gentle mom self care habits to let go of guilt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Have you ever had\u00a0one of those long days at work,\u00a0come home, you finally sit down for a minute&#8230;.\u00a0and\u00a0immediately\u00a0your brain starts listing everything else you should be doing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The toys\u00a0are\u00a0on\u00a0the floor. The baby bottles\u00a0are waiting in the sink. And when did that pile of laundry get so high?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It happens so easily. That moment meant for rest quickly turns into a moment of guilt.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Moms may often feel that self-care is something we\u00a0have to\u00a0justify, when really, it should be something we are allowed to have.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This World Health Day,\u00a0let\u2019s\u00a0look beyond physical health. Mental health matters just as much, especially in the everyday life of a mom.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are\u00a08 things that moms\u00a0should\u00a0start letting go off, without feeling\u00a0guilty.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/8-gentle-mom-self-care-habits-to-let-go-of-guilt\/#1_Having_a_messy_house\" >1. Having a messy house<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/8-gentle-mom-self-care-habits-to-let-go-of-guilt\/#2_Allowing_your_kids_to_have_screentime\" >2. Allowing your kids to have screentime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/8-gentle-mom-self-care-habits-to-let-go-of-guilt\/#_3_Taking_time_for_yourself\" >\u00a03. Taking time for yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/8-gentle-mom-self-care-habits-to-let-go-of-guilt\/#4_Not_cooking_healthy_meals_everyday\" >4. Not cooking healthy meals everyday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/8-gentle-mom-self-care-habits-to-let-go-of-guilt\/#5_Losing_your_temper\" >5. Losing your temper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/8-gentle-mom-self-care-habits-to-let-go-of-guilt\/#6_Not_having_an_Insta-worthy_birthday_party\" >6. Not having an Insta-worthy birthday party\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/8-gentle-mom-self-care-habits-to-let-go-of-guilt\/#7_Letting_kids_be_bored\" >7. Letting kids be bored<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/8-gentle-mom-self-care-habits-to-let-go-of-guilt\/#8_Needing_time_away_from_your_kids\" >8. Needing time away from your kids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/8-gentle-mom-self-care-habits-to-let-go-of-guilt\/#A_small_way_to_start_taking_care_of_you\" >A small way to start taking care of you\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Having_a_messy_house\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Having a messy house<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2542\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mom-playing-with-toddler.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mom-playing-with-toddler.png 1200w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mom-playing-with-toddler-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mom-playing-with-toddler-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mom-playing-with-toddler-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0living in a house with kids, the house is not going to be neat and tidy all the time. If your children are fed and happy,\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0doing great.\u00a0Sure, there may be a sticky surface here and there, but it is all part of having a house with kids who are comfortable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Allowing_your_kids_to_have_screentime\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Allowing your kids to have screentime<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2540\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kid-watching-movie.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kid-watching-movie.png 1200w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kid-watching-movie-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kid-watching-movie-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kid-watching-movie-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As long as\u00a0whatever they are watching something educational\u00a0instead of a Roblox gameplay with\u00a0a voice narrating\u00a0a Reddit story,\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0perfectly fine!\u00a0These small pockets of time which allows you to turn your mom brain off for a moment and just take an uninterrupted shower could make all the difference in your day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">\ud83d\udcd6\u00a0<strong>Related read: <a href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/raising-kids-in-a-digital-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raising kids in a digital world: A guide to healthy tech habits<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_3_Taking_time_for_yourself\"><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a03. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Taking time for yourself<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2543\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-at-a-pilates-class.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-at-a-pilates-class.png 1200w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-at-a-pilates-class-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-at-a-pilates-class-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-at-a-pilates-class-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While you may feel like you\u00a0have to\u00a0be a mom first, it is important for your children to see your identity as a person aside from their mom too.\u00a0Taking some time to go for a workout, see friends, or taking yourself on a solo date helps your children see that it is important to fill your own cup first.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Not_cooking_healthy_meals_everyday\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Not cooking healthy meals everyday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2539\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/family-having-takeout-for-dinner.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/family-having-takeout-for-dinner.png 1200w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/family-having-takeout-for-dinner-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/family-having-takeout-for-dinner-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/family-having-takeout-for-dinner-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0even need to have homecooked meals every day! Getting food delivery or frying up nuggets and sausages every now and then is perfectly fine. While nutrition is important, so is the mood and connection that is created during mealtimes which can help your family become closer.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83d\udca1Supermom tip:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Order that Korean fried chicken and blanch some veggies at home while waiting. This helps with getting some vitamins while not having to cook a full course meal.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Losing_your_temper\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Losing your temper<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2541\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mom-getting-angry.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mom-getting-angry.png 1200w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mom-getting-angry-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mom-getting-angry-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mom-getting-angry-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every mom has had a moment where she loses her cool and snaps. You are human after\u00a0all. It is how you handle the situation afterward that helps your kids understand emotions. Use this as a teaching moment and apologise when necessary.\u00a0It is better for your\u00a0children to learn more about handling big emotions than bottling them up.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Not_having_an_Insta-worthy_birthday_party\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6. Not having an Insta-worthy birthday party<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2538\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/family-celebrating-kid-s-birthday-at-home.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/family-celebrating-kid-s-birthday-at-home.png 1200w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/family-celebrating-kid-s-birthday-at-home-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/family-celebrating-kid-s-birthday-at-home-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/family-celebrating-kid-s-birthday-at-home-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There might be the pressure\u00a0to have perfectly planned parties at a kids\u2019 cafe after seeing other moms on social media do them. Or if you attended one of a friend\u00a0who\u2019s\u00a0celebrating their little one. Simple\u00a0ones where you show up is more than enough.\u00a0Growing up, your child\u00a0will learn to appreciate everything you have done for them and cherish the imperfect moments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Letting_kids_be_bored\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7. Letting kids be bored<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2537\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bored-child.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bored-child.png 1200w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bored-child-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bored-child-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bored-child-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While you might think that boredom is a lack of stimulation, it is\u00a0actually a\u00a0powerful tool for a child\u2019s mental and emotional growth. It is a way for children to explore their imagination and engage in self-discovery. In fact,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/decade-of-childhood\/202402\/let-your-children-be-bored?msockid=05fd12788ad86abb022804d28bba6ba8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">let your child\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">be<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0bored<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Needing_time_away_from_your_kids\"><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">8. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Needing time away from your kids<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2544\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-on-holiday-with-friends-in-the-city.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-on-holiday-with-friends-in-the-city.png 1200w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-on-holiday-with-friends-in-the-city-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-on-holiday-with-friends-in-the-city-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/woman-on-holiday-with-friends-in-the-city-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Being a mom is a 24\/7 job with no paid holidays or off days. Your boss is your little one and there\u2019s no HR department for you to file a complaint to (unless you count our <a href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/l\/supermom\/join-our-community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supermom Village<\/a>). Take a solo trip or weekend away with your friends. You deserve it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_small_way_to_start_taking_care_of_you\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A small way to start taking care of you<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As you ease into taking better care of yourself, remember it does not have to be complicated. Sometimes, it starts with something small and consistent that supports your body from within.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Have you ever had\u00a0one of those long days at work,\u00a0come home, you finally sit down for a minute&#8230;.\u00a0and\u00a0immediately\u00a0your brain starts&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":2536,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[29,33,32,30,34,35,31],"class_list":["post-2535","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mom-body-identity","tag-0-3-months","tag-1-3-years-old","tag-12-onwards","tag-4-6-months","tag-4-6-years-old","tag-6-12-years-old","tag-7-12-months"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2535","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2535"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2535\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2545,"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2535\/revisions\/2545"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2536"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2535"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2535"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2535"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}