Coping Up With The Pandemic As A Mom
Coronavirus has taken a big toll on the human world. Especially for mothers and parents, it is a tough situation. Work pressure, daily family affairs, and tantrums of kids are...
Coronavirus has taken a big toll on the human world. Especially for mothers and parents, it is a tough situation. Work pressure, daily family affairs, and tantrums of kids are...
The role of a mother is a roller coaster ride. It takes you through many unknown ways that you have to explore on your own. It is overwhelming on normal days. And, when it is COVID, you have to be extra cautious not only with your children but also with others and the outside world.
Coronavirus has taken a big toll on the human world. Especially for mothers and parents, it is a tough situation. Work pressure, daily family affairs, and tantrums of kids are something that every mother is facing. In this article let's dig deep to find how you can cope up with COVID 19 as a Mom.
Mom of a Newborn
As soon as the news of the pandemic break, you are scared, tensed, anxious for yourself, and even for your baby. The stress of being a new mother is unbearable and this pandemic is like the cherry on the cake.
You are isolated so you must make phone calls, video calls, to stay connected with near ones. Turn your face to others and ask for help. When you share work or responsibility it becomes easy for you. When your newborn sleep, you also sleep to take some rest and give energy to your baby.
Start communicating and learning with newborns. The newborn is trying to explore things around. Try to imitate them, do some motor skill activity as per age. Call your baby's name when you start the communication.
When your baby cries respond immediately. Rock, swaddle or sing to calm a baby. If you observe that baby has a fever or in pain, then immediately consult with a doctor.
You have a newborn and you are a new mother. Hormones are still playing games with you. You may be angry and burst out in tears at times. But, do not think you are a bad mother. Be gentle and feel that it is just a phase that will soon pass.
Mom of a Teen
Teenage is a very tricky year for kids and even for parents. It is the time when they want little independence and some Me time. This COVID 19 also snatches their freedom, they miss going to school, meeting friends in person, and socialization.
As mothers, it is your responsibility to handle the moods of the teenagers gently. They also go through teenage stress and mood swings. Sometimes they burst out in anger. It is the time when you have to lose the thread of parenting.
Start assuring your teen to be open and friendly. That means to keep promises of what you say. Listen to them, think from their perspective, and ask them to come to you whenever they need any help.
Do not become a judgemental mother rather drive your advice in a friendly manner. This pandemic led everyone stuck at home especially the school students. Help them in their studies, play with them, learn some creative arts with them.
Plan a schedule of studies of household chores. Cook your teen's favorite meal together. Make the kid learn about teenage responsibility in a fun way and not in a boring and strict mom style.
Also, do not become too nosy in every affair of your kid. Give your teen the space that the kid deserves at home. You will notice the teen will study, have fun with you, share their problems and ask for advice, and share responsibility in household chores and even enjoy their freedom.
Mom of a Special Child
Understand one thing that disability is not a hindrance. After all, it is a sweet mother and child relationship that you have to develop.
Follow the instructions and guidelines of the center which you are following for your child. Do not leave your child unattentive. Make sweet, a short conversation with your child. Always be playful and drive the mischievous nature into something productive.
Engage your child with friends and relatives over phone and video call. Do not help them all the time. This will lose their ability to become self-independent.
What Are The Further Steps You Can Take As Moms To Stay Positive
This way, it will help the kid to know the importance of money, how the budget works, what is the difference between necessity and luxury.
Conclusion
Overall, it is a huge shift not only for mothers but even for kids and family. Maintaining your sanity will only keep you going and overcome this situation.
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