8 Tips to Instantly be a BETTER Mom!

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  • čas přidán 17. 05. 2024
  • We all have those days where want to pull our hair out - here are my 8 Tips to turn that day around and feel like a better mom, instantly!!!
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  • @debbiemize2269
    @debbiemize2269 Před 2 lety +39

    One of my fondest memories of my mother is her reading to me. I am now 70 years old (I don’t feel that old on most days 🤣) but when I read to my daughters and then my grandkids, I would recall sitting in Mom’s lap as she read to me ♥️.

  • @sydnieswan
    @sydnieswan Před 2 lety +453

    Can you do one on how to be a better wife? At the end of the day after mommin', I struggle with the desire to wife lol

    • @amybostic1439
      @amybostic1439 Před 2 lety +30

      My husband has just left our family home after just shy of 20 years because he doesn’t know what he wants. I’m crushed-but seriously I clearly need some wife advice as well 🥺

    • @carolinarodriguez5752
      @carolinarodriguez5752 Před 2 lety +3

      Yes, I struggle with this as well!!

    • @ryleevavra8619
      @ryleevavra8619 Před 2 lety +3

      YES!!!

    • @sydnieswan
      @sydnieswan Před 2 lety +46

      @@amybostic1439 thinking of you. But give yourself some grace.. he obviously has his own things going on. Stand your ground and do what's best for you and your children's happiness. Sending you all the strength and love. Life has a weird way of making sense down the road. 💕

    • @amybostic1439
      @amybostic1439 Před 2 lety +6

      @@sydnieswan thank you so much

  • @homecookedwithnichole
    @homecookedwithnichole Před 2 lety +84

    I paused the video on #2 and went to color with my kids. Got dad involved too and we spent 45 mins coloring. 🙌🏼 Thank you.

  • @Kirsty-tz2cx
    @Kirsty-tz2cx Před 2 lety +30

    I've only been a mum for 2.5 years and currently pregnant with my second but my tips would be:
    1. Say sorry to your child when you mess up.
    2. When saying no explain why you're saying no so they understand.
    3. Try to say yes when you can instead of no just because it might be inconvenient. For example, my toddler loves to get her own cereal/food/do dishwasher and washing and is very independent but of course she takes a lot longer and makes a mess. So what, she's learning and we clean it up together. Just because it's inconvenient for me, it's such great learning for her because one day she won't spill when putting cereal and milk in the bowl.
    5. Don't get annoyed about spills and accidents. Nothing worse than spilling something and scared to tell your parent when it was an accident. It happens to us all. Don't make anyone feel bad over an accident that they never intended.

    • @theowlandraven
      @theowlandraven Před 2 lety

      Great additions! And I love one I’ve seen “just add water”
      I didn’t realise why I would always turn to an early bath when the kids were little but can be things like drinking water, water play or bubbles 😍

    • @Kirsty-tz2cx
      @Kirsty-tz2cx Před 2 lety

      @@theowlandraven thank you! Oh yes water play is fun even as adults haha.

    • @radmomthoughts3507
      @radmomthoughts3507 Před 2 lety

      @@theowlandraven believe it or not, my toddlers all loved painting with a bowl of water and a paintbrush on the sidewalk, side of the house, etc.

    • @theowlandraven
      @theowlandraven Před 2 lety

      @@radmomthoughts3507 Love this!! I remember doing this as a kid! :D

  • @mama-cita
    @mama-cita Před 2 lety +60

    I'm a Mom of 4 with one on the way. Oldest is 10. I have "accidently" done all of your tips over the years. They all work. Very good advice.

    • @toniarend9090
      @toniarend9090 Před 2 lety +3

      Right same here, I was relieved! Lol

    • @toniarend9090
      @toniarend9090 Před 2 lety +4

      Can I add, kisses before bed and kisses in the morning. Simply saying have a good day and sweet dreams….. and off course like I said talking, just talking to your kids, they have a lot to say and a lot to learn from mom…

  • @carolsilverio719
    @carolsilverio719 Před 2 lety +16

    Me a 19 year old college student who doesn’t plan on having kids till 6+ years watching this :) I enjoy all your videos and love how genuine you and your family are such a beautiful family!

  • @rcamum
    @rcamum Před rokem +9

    Thank you! I needed this today. The past few months have been rough. My new mantra is “it’s better to be kind than right”.

  • @livinlifeinhs594
    @livinlifeinhs594 Před 2 lety +26

    Such good simple ideas. As a teacher, we have duties and cleaning procedures that i get caught up in. When a kid asked me to come look at something they did I would say not right now I'm cleaning. But now I'm like I can stop and look at something for 5 seconds right and it's something they're proud of usually.

  • @mamataylor1624
    @mamataylor1624 Před 2 lety +8

    “Mama made us some muffins! …..but she made ‘em from a bag though sooo” has me cackling. Needed this. Thank you. Absolutely love your vids and personality! 💗

  • @colleenmeade-hayslip3757
    @colleenmeade-hayslip3757 Před 2 lety +3

    Bake something - yes! Sometimes I just use a box mix and my kids help and. Yes, it is messy, but great memories and a good life skill.

  • @corettamarietv7910
    @corettamarietv7910 Před 2 lety +20

    Love this video! I appreciate the practical in the moment tips. Stuff that is realistic. Also want to add a favorite thing of mine- taking a drive. When I am really at my wits end I practically throw my toddlers in the car and go for a drive. Sometimes its long and sometimes its short, but getting out of the house (even with no where to go) has been a great way for me to reset mentally.

  • @sarahthompson2044
    @sarahthompson2044 Před rokem +12

    This could not be more timely for me. I constantly feel like a bad mother and feel like giving up. My relationship with my 10 year old is so difficult and there are days I feel I can’t cope. We were homeschooling and I had to send him back to school 2 years ago because of my mental health. I feel like God is leading us to it again and I’m trying to follow his voice rather than my fears. Thank you for making this video xx

    • @dunedainmom
      @dunedainmom Před rokem +4

      Same here, my relationship with my 10 yr old is tough tough right now. I feel like a failure often.
      I keep having to remind myself that God saw everything, and out of 4 billion women, he picked me to be my sons mom.
      It helps a little.
      Hugs.

  • @2plus2by2
    @2plus2by2 Před 2 lety +5

    My oldest is off at university and I keep getting text messages from her, "xxx made me think of you/home", and several have been scent based. She was at breakfast at a friend's apartment who served Red Rose tea and she sent a picture of her cup with the message, tastes like home. The other memory trigger is songs, ones that we sang or listened to on the Google speakers (we have a cleaning playlist to keep our energy up). We will send each other links to videos of the songs as we hear that make us think of the others. My son is in the Army and does this all the time.
    I love the idea of focusing on activities that we like, and doing those with our kids. I keep buying games so the kids will play with each other and stay busy. I should pull out the puzzles, I love doing them.

  • @leahkilsby4854
    @leahkilsby4854 Před 2 lety +4

    I love fresh flowers! When I was broke with four kids we always went on walks and picked pretty things. Wild flowers sage brunch wheat grass and we would put it into a vase. Now my kids will often do it on their own sometimes with the intent to just brighten my day. ❤️

  • @typeAmomfriend
    @typeAmomfriend Před 2 lety +2

    The other thing with flowers too is you can buy a plant that blooms and helps clean the air inside like a Peace Lilly! They are so wonderful and easy to take care of! :)

  • @heatherhiggins6905
    @heatherhiggins6905 Před 2 lety +11

    I need to rewatch this... and rewatch again next week lol great video! Glad to know I'm not the only one that wants to run away and go to the store for an hour just for peace 😂

  • @katiyates3666
    @katiyates3666 Před 18 dny

    Feeling down lately and looking for ways to decompress and this has helped a lot and given me good insight and motivation! I have a 2 year old and it’s been stressful lately!

  • @Starsofneon
    @Starsofneon Před 2 lety +5

    I agree with all of these. Mom of 4 here for 12 years. I base my day off my senses as well. When I write my todo list I always put at the top how I want to feel , what I want to see, hear, etc. And usually reward myself with something tasty at the end of the day lol

  • @jenns6063
    @jenns6063 Před rokem +1

    As a mom of eight here, I loved (and used!) all of these suggestions over the years. I would also add that turning on some videos from Dry Bar Comedy (meaning they're clean) and just laughing together is a real game changer.

  • @joannaacevedo6282
    @joannaacevedo6282 Před rokem +1

    I love that you say to do something you also love, to spend quality time with your kids.

  • @carolinarodriguez5752
    @carolinarodriguez5752 Před 2 lety +2

    I read somewhere put them in water or get them outside! And yes, it actually works whenever my kids just get so 🤪, I just say ok bath time even if it's the middle of the day, or just let's go outside!

  • @christiecollins3494
    @christiecollins3494 Před 2 lety +2

    I started not to watch this because I was thinking how she is going to tell me how to be a better Mom. But it was so the opposite of what I was thinking. So, thank you! Thank you for the tips of getting a better attitude and how to make a day better.

  • @ginamcgrew9955
    @ginamcgrew9955 Před 2 lety +9

    Great ideas! And I agree on scents! I still remember the smell of my grandparents' house and my momma's special scent even though she's been gone almost nine years❤️

  • @ashleyirizarry-diaz6415

    Absolutely loved every one of these tips! Thanks mama for the reminders and encouragement! And not to mention you have a beautiful warm and welcoming personality that is so kind and friendly! Please keep these mamahood videos coming!

  • @ExpressionBunny
    @ExpressionBunny Před 2 lety

    How lovely! Thank you for this wonderful advice, I've taken note of it all!

  • @kellydonley3681
    @kellydonley3681 Před 2 lety +2

    Wonderful tips! "Open the windows." How simple is that? Yet I needed the reminder. I just bought myself flowers the other day and I instantly felt like a new person 😊

  • @MommaLoo
    @MommaLoo Před 2 lety

    Thank you for always being raw and honest! Great tips! I also used to feel the same way about flowers but they are so uplifting!

  • @tiffanyzajas
    @tiffanyzajas Před 2 lety

    Your Sunshine playlist is pure GOLD! ✨🙌

  • @daisycouchfarm2464
    @daisycouchfarm2464 Před 2 lety +1

    The timing of this video. Thank you!

  • @mirandaf2112
    @mirandaf2112 Před 2 lety

    That was very encouraging! A very good reminder of all the ways I CAN be a better Mom and reset the tone of our home. Thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom.

  • @stacielee6028
    @stacielee6028 Před 2 lety +2

    Ah thanks, sunshine playlist got us motivated through Monday home blessing hour!

  • @CKClevmama
    @CKClevmama Před 2 lety

    I love this video and completely agree with these tips! I want to share it with all my mom friends! 😊 Thanks Angela!

  • @amberhayes7919
    @amberhayes7919 Před 2 lety +1

    Saving this video so I can watch it again and again! It’s so easy to forget these simple tips!! Loved this video!

  • @changingwithchelsea
    @changingwithchelsea Před rokem +2

    I think it is so important to keep ways on hand to help you regroup throughout the day! I have 4 little ones and sometimes we all just need a reset! I love your advice!

  • @Usapatriette
    @Usapatriette Před rokem

    Beautifully stated, Angie!

  • @hannahwilliams9765
    @hannahwilliams9765 Před rokem +1

    I have no idea how I missed this video. I love watching your videos. You are so real! Everything you spoke of in this video resumes with me, and my household of eight people. Keep up the great work. We mothers need subtle reminders of how life really is.

  • @threearrows6906
    @threearrows6906 Před 2 lety +1

    I have my windows open! Love the springtime breeze. Thanks for this great video!

  • @ChildsHeritage
    @ChildsHeritage Před 2 lety +13

    Simple but thoughtful ideas! As moms we can be hard on ourselves! Thank you for being you! You inspire many! ❤️

  • @emilyschlotte5914
    @emilyschlotte5914 Před 2 lety +1

    I LOVE these simple ideas and actually already do them often with my day care kids! Kids are so simple 🥰

  • @naomiluvgodandfamily
    @naomiluvgodandfamily Před 2 lety

    Really great wisdom here. Thanks Angela ☺️

  • @rashistephens-media9202
    @rashistephens-media9202 Před 4 měsíci

    You always look beautiful but you look incredible in this video! This hair, makeup n look is totally your look!

  • @mrs.m5890
    @mrs.m5890 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for some amazing yet simple and very achievable ideas! Thank you for taking the time to share these ideas helping us be better moms!

  • @kristinaali409
    @kristinaali409 Před 2 lety

    Such great advice! Thank you for sharing 💕

  • @antonellabassi3466
    @antonellabassi3466 Před 2 lety

    Simple but lovely tips! You are so inspiring ❤️

  • @559569
    @559569 Před 2 lety

    I love when we all meet at my parents' house, look through old photos from my childhood and my parents tell us story from that tíme. Such precious moments, tíme.

  • @aliciamehr8733
    @aliciamehr8733 Před 2 lety

    Such sweet advice! Thank you! Your an excellent momma. 😊

  • @teresaregalado9813
    @teresaregalado9813 Před 2 lety

    I seriously needed to hear/see this. Thank you! Awesome, simple ideas!

  • @kindnessmatters4068
    @kindnessmatters4068 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Angela... these were such good reminders! God bless you!! ♡♡

  • @laurissawolfram-hvass8096

    I really enjoyed this. Thank you!

  • @skyracer7878
    @skyracer7878 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for such practical tips and advice!!

  • @rsgem1
    @rsgem1 Před 2 lety

    I loved this so much, such simple and easy ways to change the atmosphere in a positive way. I’ve used many of these tips with my 16 mo daughter and they all work great.
    Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @erinevermay8926
    @erinevermay8926 Před 2 lety

    Angela this is the most helpful video! All of these tips are so true and I love the fact that they are simple and achievable.

  • @brandyabdelaziz4430
    @brandyabdelaziz4430 Před rokem

    I’m so glad I watched this! Thank you

  • @megangoodwin2919
    @megangoodwin2919 Před 2 lety +4

    I love these videos!! I am a mentor to teen moms and I have always shared these videos with them!! Thank you so much!!

  • @kristyplatt6233
    @kristyplatt6233 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you. 🙏

  • @ririsnursery3312
    @ririsnursery3312 Před 2 lety

    I needed this ❤️ thank you Angela!

  • @RachelDee
    @RachelDee Před 2 lety

    You do such a good job at giving big picture and practical advice.

  • @connielei8339
    @connielei8339 Před rokem

    Love your video!!! Thanks for sharing the tips!

  • @elisagal2227
    @elisagal2227 Před 2 lety +1

    Great perspective! We can create the atmosphere for them to feel and help ourselves at the same time💐

  • @emilymare5905
    @emilymare5905 Před 2 lety +1

    Gracias por todos estos consejos! Los pondré en práctica 😘

  • @natalielorenz7543
    @natalielorenz7543 Před 2 lety +2

    What a beautiful person you are Ange! Such wise advice and so articulate with your words! Couldn’t agree with you more! ❤️ We mums do certainly set the “tone of the home” . Even if there is no kids the wife sets the tone. Thanks again for your lovely ideas yet again another lovely video to watch.

  • @angelhobbs7763
    @angelhobbs7763 Před 2 lety +2

    Homeschool mom of 2 now for 2 years!! You are such a inspiration and we watch you all the time!!
    Your videos are a blessing! 🥰

  • @ShailaTrombetti
    @ShailaTrombetti Před 2 lety +1

    I really love your advice. I’m a mama of 4 and have been struggling making our house a home. Thank you for the reminder of the little things that can change the energy in our homes❤️

  • @karend-m3763
    @karend-m3763 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful, Angela. From one Mom to another... just beautiful. Loved each of these tips :)

  • @dayanacastro1478
    @dayanacastro1478 Před 2 lety

    I love your ideas! Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @joshuaatwells
    @joshuaatwells Před rokem

    Love your videos as a stay at home homeschooling dad.

  • @juliachetverzhuk6023
    @juliachetverzhuk6023 Před 2 lety

    Thank you !

  • @sandypaws8
    @sandypaws8 Před 2 lety

    Wow thank you so much for sharing such genuine and simple tips and for being so real always🙏 we're about to get our 2 brothers that we'll be fostering to adopt and I will have all this tips in mind🙌

  • @robinmiddour956
    @robinmiddour956 Před 2 lety

    Very good video. Your suggestions can work in so many situations. Any family size. It would even help someone at work. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Loudwinter1227
    @Loudwinter1227 Před 2 lety +1

    Loved this! Excellent ideas!❤️

  • @dushka14
    @dushka14 Před rokem

    Just loving it here , thank you for sharing your life … what a blessing … 💕

  • @BeeHappy968
    @BeeHappy968 Před 2 lety

    Thank you❤️

  • @SharaLee60
    @SharaLee60 Před 2 lety

    Hi Angela, I love your ideas! I've done most of them. My 4 kids are all grown & the 12 grandkids are just about. I would play music we'd have fun dancing & we'd get silly & funny, also I would play games or draw pictures with them. That's really fun. I love to draw & they did too! We did other things like go bike riding. They also played sports so I'd be there to watch. So yes thanks for sharing all of those tips! You are a great Mom! I don't know how you do it all. ♥️😉

  • @ellenshaw5034
    @ellenshaw5034 Před rokem

    I loved this. Wish I’d had it when my four were little. I’m going to try to use these with my grandkids

  • @heatherhuth1
    @heatherhuth1 Před rokem

    I loved the tips here, I was definitely expecting different ones and this was very refreshing.

  • @ChaosandCharm
    @ChaosandCharm Před rokem

    Great video! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @linbron2018
    @linbron2018 Před rokem

    All good, love the video you sharing. It’s so true all of it

  • @melaniehill5468
    @melaniehill5468 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the playlist! I have one called "dance party" for me and my twins and it has a lot of the same songs!

  • @IntentionallivingwMakka

    This is a really wonderful advice, thank you ☺️

  • @alexandramelius8427
    @alexandramelius8427 Před 2 lety

    I really needed this video. Thank you! I can’t wait to try some of your tips ❤️

  • @judyellen4412
    @judyellen4412 Před 2 lety

    Excellent suggestions!

  • @maeb7723
    @maeb7723 Před rokem

    Oh my word...I'm so glad you said that. I thought I was the only one who ever felt the desire to run away sometimes. These are really great, DOABLE tips. Thank you.

  • @Lmr6789s
    @Lmr6789s Před 2 lety

    I love watching your videos! So true and so down to earth! Love how you said what to do when you want to run away. Like yes I love love love my kids but I have little moments where I just want a moment of piece and rest away from the noise and thats okay.

  • @Southerngirlinanorthernworld

    Even though I’m not a mom yet, hoping to adopt a child this year, I enjoyed this video and will come back to it when I feel like things are crazy and I need to change the atmosphere and my heart. Thank you Angela for the tips. I love how you parent and how honest you are.

  • @alliemille
    @alliemille Před rokem

    My 5 year old daughter likes to color together and that is such a great way to work together! we do those large floor coloring sheets together and I'll ask her what parts she wants me to color etc.

  • @lapetitepatissiere
    @lapetitepatissiere Před 2 lety

    Thank you! So many great tips :)

  • @shelly82mm
    @shelly82mm Před 2 lety +1

    Loved this video! ❤️💐❤️ Thank You!

  • @cheekaeu3445
    @cheekaeu3445 Před rokem

    It is nice, very nice watching you! You know I was watching you few years ago and you looked lost and not so happy, today you look so good. You changed a lot and it seems you live really good life. Thank you so much for sharing your life and knowledge.

  • @lenafreeze7131
    @lenafreeze7131 Před 2 lety +1

    You look so beautiful! Gorgeous hair and makeup and love the dress!!

  • @OurSabeel
    @OurSabeel Před 2 lety

    i literally wrote a list of things that bring me calmness and joy that i can do with my children
    Thank u u r inspirational x

  • @gracegreenwell2657
    @gracegreenwell2657 Před 2 lety

    good reminder. I'm def gonna try that spring potpourri

  • @by_grace_alone1334
    @by_grace_alone1334 Před 2 lety

    Best video I've seen on this. Just feels like tricks that don't require you to be an amazing person when you feel like crap. 💜💜

  • @angelacox8496
    @angelacox8496 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much I really needed to hear this right now.

  • @Carkkii
    @Carkkii Před 2 lety

    This video was so inspirational😍 Thank you!❤️🤗

  • @lifetothefull4861
    @lifetothefull4861 Před rokem

    Yes I agree with all of this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @halfacrehomemaker
    @halfacrehomemaker Před 2 lety +1

    Great tips, Angela!

  • @jenniferdowns9327
    @jenniferdowns9327 Před 2 lety +1

    I started laughing out loud when you were talking about opening the windows and listening to the birds, and I was thinking, "Ugh, birds are so loud and annoying" ...and then I laughed even harder when you were describing the Manhattan high rise noises because that's where I live and so often when I'm on the phone with friends from other parts of the country (where birds do tweet outside of their windows), they will ask me, "Where are you? Are you out running errands?" And I'll say, "No, why? I'm at home." Because, as they will inform me, they can hear the traffic, honking horns and sirens through my phone despite the fact that I'm several stories above the ground with all my windows closed, lol and I usually say, "oh sorry I didn't realize there was that much noise." One woman's sirens is another woman's birds. 😂🤣🐦

  • @vanessaa.2105
    @vanessaa.2105 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for sharing your playlist with us!! I’m jamming out to the sunshine playlist now and loving it!! Also, great video! Love your channel ❤️

    • @brittanyredden3056
      @brittanyredden3056 Před 2 lety

      How do you see the playlist?

    • @vanessaa.2105
      @vanessaa.2105 Před 2 lety

      It’s in the notes below the video.. you will see Spotify sunshine playlists. It’s towards the top!

  • @libertylady4041
    @libertylady4041 Před 2 lety +1

    Kinda needed this today ❤️

  • @ayeletshariv-levy1998
    @ayeletshariv-levy1998 Před 2 lety

    Thank you