Me Time

How to get your groove back after having a baby

Guest Author — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0700

During pregnancy you prepare by researching and buying gadgets and gizmos that sound fantastic for your baby’s development. But nothing can truly prepare you for the moment your baby is passed to you. Just like that…with the flip of a switch your life is forever changed.

Embrace the art of “bad” mothering

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0700

In the age of Scary Mommy, where women are owning up to ignoring the five-second rule, sobbing in the shower about their lives and doing anything but having sex with their partner, “bad” mothering is getting a bad rep. But it’s OK to put yourself first. Stop reading the celeb mags about how these gazillionaires have it all together and focus on your own life.

Give yourself more time

SheKnows Editors — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Your day starts in a rush and continues on pretty much at the same pace until the end of the day when you collapse on your bed and have to struggle to quiet your mind chatter so you can get some sleep and do it all over again. Does this sound familiar? How would it feel to have more time to do the things you love doing and to feel more at peace as you go through your day? It is possible.

Selfish mom 101: Why all moms should enroll

Lisa Steinke — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:00:00 -0800

So what if you don’t enjoy sitting on the sidelines of your child’s soccer game. Who cares if it’s not your bag to volunteer at the bake sale. No matter that you won’t extend the kids’ bedtimes because it will cut into your time. All moms should be more selfish.

Is it possible to spend too much time with your kids?

Tiernan McKay — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0800

Spending quality time with your kids is one of the joys of parenting but when you’re with your kids all the time, it may be tough to feel the joy. Finding a balance between spending time with your kids and having time for yourself is one of motherhood’s greatest challenges, but finding that balance may help you avoid mommy burnout.

When girlfriends are bad for you

Mary Fetzer — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Every mom needs a friend to confide in, but if yours leaves you feeling down when you actually needed a lift, it may be time to evaluate your friendship.

Practicing Gratitude: A healthy reminder

Nichole Beaudry — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Sometimes it takes hearing another woman's story of survival to help you see that in many ways you aren't truly living... that in some ways, you’re living on autopilot. Ellie Schoenberger and Heather King delivered that must needed message to me recently.

Working Mom 3.0: Is your downtime depleting?

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:23:00 -0700

The wee hours of the morning, late nights and kids' nap time can be the greatest gateways to productivity and private time for a work-at-home mom. But, are you spending your downtime in ways that develop, or deplete, you? In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores how to maximize your free moments.

Minivans to martinis: What moms won't give up (for nothin'!)

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:00:00 -0700

You might know your minivan is so "soccer mom" or your need to knock back a cocktail at the end of a long day with the kids is so "Sippy cups and Chardonnay" of you, but you don't care. They may be mom cliches, but these are the things that make you the mom you are — and, well, you're proud! We asked moms to tell us what "mommy stuff" they wouldn't give up for nothin'!

Don't lose your non-mom friends when you become a mom

Molly Cerreta Smith — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 01:00:00 -0700

It's easy to get lost in the abyss of new motherhood, but don't leave your non-mom friends behind! They are the ones who can remind you who you used to be before you became a mom — you'll need that someday.

6 Things to do before bed every night

Kori Ellis — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 20:28:00 -0700

Before you go to bed every night, take a little time to wind down and get prepared for the next day. You'll find your home and family will be more organized, and you'll be a lot happier if you do these six things before going to bed each night.

Mommy guilt: “You” time versus “kid” time

Naomi de la Torre — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:53:00 -0700

If there was one critical lesson that all moms should learn, it wouldn't be how to help your baby fall sleep, sanitize a sippy cup or even how to handle a poopy diaper blowout on an airplane. Nope. It would be how to let go of the mommy guilt, find your life balance and live worry-free.

Back-to-school blues: Mom edition

Lisa Steinke — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Forget the kids, they couldn't be more excited. Your daughter has the same home room as her BFF and your son got the coolest backpack at the store. But you? You're not exactly jumping for joy. It's been a great summer, and, frankly, you like having the kids home everyday. So now what? Read on for tips on how to get over your back-to-school blues.

Social calendar in a rut?

Lisa Steinke — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:01:00 -0700

When was the last time you so much as had a cup of coffee with your girlfriends? Do you find yourself making excuses, always revolving around the kids, when you say "no" to invitations from friends? Read on for why spending too much time with your children could not only be hurting your social life, but hurting you, and how you can start making room for adults in your child-centered world.

Find more time in your day

Molly Cerreta Smith — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:00:00 -0700

During the course of every day, you may find yourself begging for just a few more hours to make your to-do list for the following day or read that article on parenting that you've been dying to finish. SheKnows helps you organize your week so you can give yourself a bit of daily me-time .

Moms faking it 'til they make it

Lisa Steinke — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0700

A smile is plastered across your face, you even throw your head back and laugh as your mom friend tells stories of her little one's latest antics. But inside, you don't feel as happy as you look. Your days as a mom are starting to feel routine, your life a little stale. And even though you love being a mom — and love your kids, of course — you're not feeling completely fulfilled. You know you need something else in your life, but what? Read on for experts' tips for how to become a truly happier mom.

Me time: Moms with cool hobbies

Tiernan McKay — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 07:00:00 -0700

Every mom needs a little “me time” but these moms take their hobbies to the extreme. You may be surprised -- and perhaps inspired -- by some of the unique, super cool hobbies that these moms enjoy.

The power of self-care

Pantea Dunn MSN, PNP — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Wake up early in the morning…Try to get a workout in…Get myself ready for the day…Get my kids ready for the day...Get to the store…Clean the house…Check and return emails…Get to work…Pick up the kids…Make dinner…Get everyone to bed…Get up and do it all over again. Does this sound familiar?

It’s “me” time, not “mom” time

Sarah W. Caron — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:00:00 -0700

When you become a mother, your kids’ lives become your own, particularly in the early years. But there will come a time when you’re ready to extricate yourself from being a mom 24/7. Find out the importance of calling it “me time” rather than “mom time” , and hear from experts about how to maintain the mother-child bond, while also indulging the mother-woman balance.

Mommy entrepreneur recipe

Lyss Stern — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:00:00 -0700

Though it's possible to balance motherhood and running your own business, it takes a lot of work. It's important to remember that your children come first, but it's also essential to squeeze in a little "me time" every day. Read on to learn more about how to balance kids and a successful business.

Real women share: How I pamper myself

Kori Ellis — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 11:36:00 -0700

Finding some time to pamper yourself is important for your mental health and your overall happiness. Though it can be difficult to find time for yourself, it's certainly essential. We talked to a variety of real women across the country to find out how they pamper themselves.