Somebody Needs To Write A Book On A Mother Guide To Sanity

By Matthew Murray


There are a lot of challenges when you decide to become a parent. Whether you are a single mother ready to do it by yourself, or a wife in a marriage, nothing can get you ready for the road ahead. It would be nice if somebody wrote a book or held classes for a mother guide to sanity. The only sure thing that comes from being a parent is that your child holds many unforeseen adventures that will be discovered in time. Until then, a mom needs to realize that things are going to happen that will make you want to scream and cry at the same time.

One of the most challenging things about becoming a new mom is the fact that their careers should be put on hold for the first few years of the childs life. It is not always possible to stay with the child for the first few years, but it is medically necessary for the health of both the mom and the child. It does take at least six weeks to fully recover from child birth.

When the maternity leave is over, the mom has to find a way to juggle motherhood and their career. This can often be a great challenge in many ways. Good child care at an affordable rate is often very hard to find. Depending on the age of the child and the number of children will affect the price of child care as well. Many times, they must weigh the cost of child care against the wage they make at work.

When the child reaches school age, around four or five years old, another challenge of motherhood will rise. It is often very hard for mothers to let go of the child and allow them to go to school. It often has something to do with keeping them company during the day, so when the child is gone, it leaves the mother alone.

When the child becomes a teenager, the challenges can get even harder to deal with. Hormonal imbalances, school work and peer pressures make the teen a little time bomb ready to explode. Having activities to keep their minds off these pressures and can, in turn, keep the parents mind at ease.

Staying active in after school programs, sports and clubs will often deter the teen from making bad decisions. The pressures of teenagers can often be overwhelming and will often need more encouragement and support from their parents.

When the teen finally graduates from high school, it is time to consider colleges. This can often lead to another challenge in a parents life. Empty nest syndrome is real and it affects many people.

When they graduate from college, it is nothing unusual if they decide to move back in with their parents. This is a time they will often seek advice on finding their way through life. They will often use this time to find a place of employment and find a partner that will help them achieve their goals in life.




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