“Secrets Of Happy Moms”
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Have you ever noticed how some Moms seem to be very contentedand confident in their role as Mothers, and others seemchronically stressed and approaching burnout?

Why are some Momsunflappable and able to keep their sense of humor, while othersoverreact to the slightest stressors in their day?

I'm currently observing and interviewing these happy Moms as Iconduct research for an upcoming book.

While all Moms aredifferent, these women usually have several of the followingtraits in common.

1) They keep it simple.

I know one Mom who grocery shops every two weeks and buys theexact same thing every time to prepare the same menu of 14dinners. Why does she do this? She's picked the family'sfavorite meals for her menu to save herself time and argumentsat the dinner table. Anyone with kids knows they like to eatthe same things over and over! This Mom has decided not toreinvent the wheel twice a month. This is just one example ofkeeping it simple.

2) They teach their kids to be independent.

This doesn't mean they leave them to their own devices all day.But a smart Mom knows that a 2 year old can put a dish in thedishwasher, a 4 year old can prepare his own peanut butter andjelly sandwich, and a 7 year old can sweep a floor (albeitimperfectly!). Call it "outsourcing" for Moms.

3) They drop the SuperMom complex.

Not sweating the small stuff seems to be a common trait ofhappy Moms. They learn to pick their battles. Getting buckledinto a car seat? Not negotiable. Pink paisley pants with theorange plaid shirt? Fashion creativity.

Happy Moms also realize that being an awesome Mom doesn't meanbeing a perfect Mom. 'Nuff said.

4) They can often be overheard repeating the phrase "This tooshall pass".

It doesn't mean that bothersome behavior in kids should beoverlooked, for discipline is a huge time saver in the end. Itmeans that Moms realize that children are...well, uncivilizedcreatures, and that much uncivilized behavior will simply goaway on its own as the child matures. Smart Moms are alsokeenly aware of their child's development and don't expect moreof them than they are able to give.

5) Smart Moms take care of themselves.

They don't blame the baby for their extra weight when the babyin question is potty trained! They put emphasis on goodnutrition, avoiding too much by way of stimulants (caffeine,sugar), they get adequate rest, and daily exercise. Theyrealize that you can't pour from an empty bucket.

6) They live in the moment.

Happy Moms realize that the days are long but the years short.It's not that they are impervious to stress, it's that theyhave learned to lower their expectations and be in the momentwhen things get difficult. When your toddler is puking all overthe house, this is not the time to reorganize the hall closet. Asick day then turns into a time to create sweet memories ofhours spent reading and cuddling on the couch.

7) They don't worry about what others think.

Whether it's the disapproving glare from the old lady in thecheckout line, the Mother in law who is convinced you'restarving the baby by breastfeeding, or the Pediatrician whosemedical advice strays into parenting advice, happy Moms learnnot to give too much weight to the opinions of those who don'tlive in their home.

8) In other words, they trust their instincts.

Whether it's taking the baby to bed with them so they can getmore sleep or taking a bullied child out of public school,smart Moms know that they are the expert of their own babies.

9) Happy Moms have "something else"

It may be a part time home based business or a hobby like bellydancing. These Moms know that some day their babies will fly thecoop, and they make sure they have a passion that will give thempurpose when that happens.

About The Author: Carrie Lauth is the author of the upcomingbook: "Awesome Moms: 187 Years of Mothering Wisdom". Take asneak peak at http://www.momswisdom.com. For more greatarticles and resources for Moms doing things the natural way,visit http://www.natural-moms.com

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