the concept of me time and its significance in maintaining personal well-being amidst parenting duties. Initially struggling with guilt when taking time for herself, Kim shares how her perspective evolved as her children grew. She emphasizes the importance of self-care for being an effective parent and highlights the societal pressures that often lead to feelings of guilt. The conversation also touches on the importance of teaching children about personal space and emotional regulation. Both Kim and the host share strategies for carving out personal time, such as engaging in hobbies, practicing gratitude, and finding balance in daily routines.
In this episode of the podcast we talk about:
- How “me time” provides an important alternative to the overused term “self-care”
- Why fully recharging our “batteries” is actually essential to taking good care of our families
- How societal expectations can lead to parental guilt and why it’s so important to get away from this narrative
- Why and how our needs for “me time” evolve throughout our parenting journeys
- Teaching children emotional regulation and responsibility
- Balancing household roles so that “me time” is practical and possible
- Practical ways to incorporate “me time” into daily life
Sound bites from this episode:
“Even your mobile phone needs to be charged at night… If you don’t spend that time creating a space for yourself, how can you be the best version of yourself?”
“I think there’s a lot of like expectation to kind of martyr yourself as a parent and that you just have to do it all and you kind of, you feel guilty if you do something and you feel guilty if you don’t do something.”
“It’s important to teach the children as well… sometimes that’s not how it works in life. We don’t always have to share everything that we have. And you know, sometimes they get upset with each other and they know they’re not taking turns, but sometimes it is just one person’s toy.”
“I think the more we learn to fill up our cup, the more we can offer our children.”
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