Motherhood is a beautiful journey filled with bonding, memory-making, and probably the most important job we’ll ever tackle. But let’s be honest—some days are all about just surviving. Through my experiences, I’ve discovered that many moms share some quirky yet effective strategies to navigate those long days. Here are 15 tricks that can help!
- The Laser Stare: Master the art of the look that says, “You’re in big trouble!”—without saying a word.
- The Thumb Wipe: Forgetting wipes? No problem! A quick thumb wipe has saved many a sticky situation.
- The Backseat Mediator: Break up squabbles in the rearview mirror while keeping your eyes on the road.
- Mental Vacation: When your kids are acting out in public, zone out and think, “Look at that poor woman struggling with her kids.”
- Invisibility Cloak: When in a store, pretend you don’t know your kids when they start acting up. “Who would bring their kids to this boutique?” you might ask—without making eye contact.
- The Silent Squeeze: When your kids are misbehaving in public, use a tight grip on their shoulder while flashing a forced smile. “Let’s chat about this later,” you say, teeth clenched.
- The Escape Hatch: Sometimes, you just can’t deal. Use your bathroom as a personal retreat for a brief moment of sanity.
- The Listening Pretender: Perfect the art of nodding while your child recounts every detail of their endless iPad game for the umpteenth time.
- Weekend at Bernie’s: This is the ultimate version of the pretending game. You’re so exhausted that you’re merely going through the motions at events.
- The Water Stall: When your little ones constantly ask for water, delay by saying you’ll get it in “just a minute.” Often, they’ll forget altogether!
- The “Oh, You’ve Got It?”: When your partner is called to action, casually let them think they’re taking care of it while you dodge responsibility.
- The Crazy Eyes: Scare your kids straight by channeling your inner wild mom. Perfect the look that says, “I’m at my limit,” and unleash it when necessary.
- The “Yes Mom”: Every now and then, just say yes to everything (within reason). Embrace chaos—it can be liberating! This is also known as the “I Don’t Care” approach.
- The Germ Pit: When you’re at your wit’s end, embrace the chaos and throw your kids into a ball pit—germs be damned!
- The SOS Call: When you’ve hit your limit, reach out to your squad for some much-needed support. A wine night with friends can be a lifesaver!
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In summary, motherhood is a wild ride filled with both challenges and joyful moments. These tips can help you navigate the ups and downs while maintaining your sanity—because we all know, sometimes it’s all about survival!