{"id":8050,"date":"2015-09-02T22:00:50","date_gmt":"2015-09-03T03:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/?p=8050"},"modified":"2022-04-15T08:15:59","modified_gmt":"2022-04-15T13:15:59","slug":"happy-mom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/happy-mom\/","title":{"rendered":"I Found the Secret to Being a Happy Mom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"meta-desc\">Inside: All moms do it, but it was standing in the way of me being a happy mom. This simple change can make you happier mom, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being home all day with my kids is a <strong>blessing<\/strong>. I know that, and I appreciate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that doesn&rsquo;t change the fact that I&rsquo;m home all day with my <em>kids<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, I was nursing my newborn girl Charlie on the living room couch when I realized my toddler was awful quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I heard a rustle in the dining room, so while still nursing, I awkwardly pushed off the couch to have a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And when I rounded the corner, I chuckled at myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Bailey was just sitting at the kids&rsquo; art table, scribbling away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&ldquo;Are you drawing, honey?&rdquo; I asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She stopped and stared at me. &ldquo;Yeah,&rdquo; she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I turned to head back to the living room, shaking my head and feeling <strong>silly<\/strong> for worrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yellowbox\"><strong>Bonus:<\/strong> As a bonus for joining my weekly newsletter, <a href=\"#get-printable-happy-mom\" class=\"modal-trigger\">get a free cheat sheet<\/a> of 7 quick fixes that will help you be a happier parent, backed by science.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>#kt-modal20159_02d93f-e8 .kt-blocks-modal-link{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-radius:0px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;}#kt-modal20159_02d93f-e8 .kt-blocks-modal-link:hover, #kt-modal20159_02d93f-e8 .kt-blocks-modal-link:focus{color:#f96d60;}#kt-modal20159_02d93f-e8 .kt-modal-overlay, #kt-target-modal20159_02d93f-e8 .kt-modal-overlay, .kb-modal-content20159_02d93f-e8 .kt-modal-overlay{background:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);}#kt-modal20159_02d93f-e8 .kt-modal-overlay, #kt-target-modal20159_02d93f-e8 .kt-modal-overlay, .kb-modal-content20159_02d93f-e8 .kt-modal-overlay{-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}#kt-modal20159_02d93f-e8 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal20159_02d93f-e8 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content20159_02d93f-e8 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.kt-modal-container{width:100%;border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}#kt-modal20159_02d93f-e8 .kt-modal-close svg, #kt-target-modal20159_02d93f-e8 .kt-modal-close svg, .kb-modal-content20159_02d93f-e8 .kt-modal-close svg{width:24px;height:24px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-modal aligncenter kt-modal-linkalign-center\" id=\"kt-modal20159_02d93f-e8\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_92d878-b1 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_92d878-b1 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_92d878-b1 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_92d878-b1 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-but-wait\">But Wait&hellip;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Why did she stop what she was doing?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I whipped back around and hurried to where Bailey was sitting. In her hand?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A blue Sharpie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the art table. The nice dining room chair. Her arms. Her belly. All over her hands. HER FACE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She looked up at me, and she suddenly got very, very still. Which is saying something for her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So <strong>yes<\/strong>, I&rsquo;m lucky to be home with my kids. But that doesn&rsquo;t mean my first reaction was to skip off, tra-la-la-ing to retrieve the rubbing alcohol. (Which, in case you find yourself in a similar situation one day, worked on the toddler&rsquo;s skin but <strong>not<\/strong> the wood table or chair.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After I scrubbed her arms and hands and belly and face until she resembled a sunburned Strawberry Shortcake, I went to rescue baby Charlie from the bouncy seat on the bathroom counter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And I guess she must&rsquo;ve been feeling left out of all the fun we were having.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I lifted her out of her seat, a glob of mustard yellow dropped to the counter. I held her away from my body and peered around to her back. An impressive out-the-back-and-both-leg-holes variety of blowout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So <strong>yes<\/strong>, I feel immense gratitude for my life. But that doesn&rsquo;t mean I laid the baby gently on the changing table, then fist-pumped the air in anticipation of the awesome task ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After I changed the baby&rsquo;s diaper and wiped her down and cleaned the bathroom counter and got her dressed again, it dawned on me that I hadn&rsquo;t seen Bailey in a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I walked out of the bathroom into the bedroom and saw her standing on the arm of the <strong>rocking<\/strong> chair. All the better to reach into the top drawer of the dresser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And I started walking faster because I realized what we keep in that top drawer of the dresser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I got closer, I saw the wrappers on the floor under the open dresser drawer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&ldquo;Oh, God,&rdquo; I said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Condoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She&rsquo;d unwrapped every single one and let the wrappers fall. And in her hands?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The things themselves. All clumped together in her innocent little hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So <strong>yes<\/strong>, I&rsquo;m happy for the gift of seeing my girls all day every day. But that doesn&rsquo;t mean I cheerfully hummed a Mary Poppins tune as I pried the clump from her hands and held her up to the bathroom sink where I washed her hands for 27 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/happy-mom-dirty-hands.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" data-pin-id=\"128000814386148489\" data-pin-description=\"This small change in your daily life will make you a happier mom. Plus, your kids will benefit because a happy mother means a happy family. Love this parenting tip - with a side of marriage advice!\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/happy-mom-dirty-hands.jpg\" alt=\"Some days, it's hard to be a happy mom\" class=\"wp-image-8067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/happy-mom-dirty-hands.jpg 640w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/happy-mom-dirty-hands-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/happy-mom-dirty-hands-439x292.jpg 439w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/happy-mom-dirty-hands.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/linecon0\/2353701056\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andrew Storms<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-might-not-expect\">What You Might Not Expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This all happened before 10 am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I did not text my husband a play-by-play of the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I did not call him to share a laundry list of grievances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I did not take a photo of each epic mess and send it to him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because there&rsquo;s <strong>nothing<\/strong> he could do to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s not like he can reach through the phone to scrub permanent marker, baby poo, and condom slime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venting <a href=\"http:\/\/youarenotsosmart.com\/2010\/08\/11\/catharsis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">does nothing to dissolve anger<\/a>. All venting does is <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/calm-parenting\/\">intensify my anger<\/a> to the boiling point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And he can&rsquo;t leave work on a moment&rsquo;s notice to come home and stay with the kids so I can lock myself in the upstairs bathroom with a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00JT204QU\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00JT204QU&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=KC4Z6B3AGWDM6SG2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">bag of Dove chocolate<\/a><sup>&dagger;<\/sup> and a box of wine. (Yes, we&rsquo;re classy boxed wine folk.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"meta-desc\"><sup>&dagger;<\/sup> This site is reader-supported. When you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/terrible-twos\/\">The Only Thing You Need to Survive the &ldquo;Terrible Twos&rdquo; &ndash; With Your Sanity Intact<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-here-s-what-complaining-does-accomplish\">Here&rsquo;s What Complaining Does Accomplish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Complaining about every little (or big) hiccup gives me a skewed perspective of my day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complaining puts my focus squarely on the problem. <strong>Not<\/strong> the solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And complaining to my husband Ty makes him feel powerless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His wife is about to throw <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B002VNKCMA\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B002VNKCMA&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=LJN2NXDSHDL7BONH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Tickle Me Elmo<\/a> off a cliff, and he can&rsquo;t do a thing to help her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ty never actually told me all this. But I know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>I know <strong>because<\/strong> after Bailey was born and I still had a desk job, Ty stayed home with Bailey one afternoon a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On those afternoons, I peppered him with questions. <em>Is she napping okay? Did she take the bottle I left? Is she being fussy? Is he getting any work done?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And of course, as is the case when you try to get work done while watching kids, the answers were usually: <em>No, no, yes, no.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I wanted to help. But I was stuck at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And my husband at home with a fussy, non-sleeping baby was all I could think about, so I wasn&rsquo;t even being super productive at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/how-to-be-a-happy-mom\/\">How to Be a Happy Mom: 7 Quick Solutions You Can Try Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/breastfeeding-at-work-relax-to-pump-med.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"451\" data-pin-id=\"128000814386148489\" data-pin-description=\"This small change in your daily life will make you a happier mom. Plus, your kids will benefit because a happy mother means a happy family. Love this parenting tip - with a side of marriage advice!\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/breastfeeding-at-work-relax-to-pump-med.jpg\" alt=\"Struggling to focus at work\" class=\"wp-image-6428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/breastfeeding-at-work-relax-to-pump-med.jpg 640w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/breastfeeding-at-work-relax-to-pump-med-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/breastfeeding-at-work-relax-to-pump-med-414x292.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/breastfeeding-at-work-relax-to-pump-med.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-i-made-a-pact-with-myself\">I Made a Pact With Myself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When I left my corporate job to become a full-time blogger &ndash; as &ldquo;full-time&rdquo; as you can be while wrangling a toddler and a newborn &ndash; I vowed not to complain to my husband about all the little bumps in the road. I needed to stop complaining in order to be a happy mom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It took me a while to tell him about my pact, and when I did, he wasn&rsquo;t actually a fan of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He <strong>wants<\/strong> me to tell him about those everyday frustrations. He wants to know if I&rsquo;m on the brink of moving to Canada to start a new life as a Mountie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So I promised if I&rsquo;m really at my breaking point, I will tell him. And he will get away from work if he can and come give me a break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For everything else, I don&rsquo;t text. I don&rsquo;t call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I happen to feel a burning desire to share a frustrating story before I see him in person, I try to focus on a solution, <strong>not<\/strong> the problem. Or I wait until I can laugh about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complaining in the moment doesn&rsquo;t do anyone any good. And it definitely doesn&rsquo;t make me a happy mother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/angry-mother\/\">How to Go From Angry Mother to Happy Mom: With 5 Simple Hair Ties<\/a> {Printable}<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-happy-moms-don-t-do-this-either\">Happy Moms Don&rsquo;t Do This Either<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The moment my husband walks through the door after work, I can barely contain myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;m ready to unload all the crappy parts of my day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But <strong>again<\/strong>, I hold back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I haven&rsquo;t seen my husband all day, the last thing I want to do is get all worked up into a froth of anger as my first interaction with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the same goes for him. We <strong>both<\/strong> avoid unloading our frustrations first thing when we see each other. Complaining right off the bat infiltrates the tone of our whole evening together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, we greet each other with a hug. And <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/couple-hugging\/\">not just any kind of hug<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We share the funny parts of our days, we play a quick game of chase with the kids, or we have an <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/12-songs-family-dance-party-kids\/\">impromptu dance party<\/a> in the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only then do we take a deep breath and share those daily annoyances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And here&rsquo;s the <strong>best<\/strong> part: After a hug and a few giggles, those frustrations transform into just another opportunity to share a laugh. Happy mom, happy family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/connect-with-your-partner\/\">7 Quick Ways to Connect With Your Partner<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-confession\">A Confession<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On <em>those<\/em> days, it&rsquo;s hard to stop from complaining, and I&rsquo;m not perfect. As my husband reminds me almost daily: Ideals are a vision, not a reality. When I slip up, I forgive myself and get my mindset back on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This morning, I have to <strong>admit<\/strong> that I did text my husband.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first: <em>Do you think it&rsquo;s okay to use rubbing alcohol to clean the kids&rsquo; art table?<\/em> I focused on the solution, not the problem. Score!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the second: <em>I think Bailey&rsquo;s telling us she&rsquo;s ready for another sibling. I&rsquo;ll explain later.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-your-free-cheat-sheet\">Get Your Free Cheat Sheet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&rsquo;re in the thick of a mom funk, it&rsquo;s hard for your brain to settle on the right steps to take in order to get back to being a happy mom. Use this cheat sheet to help you in those tough moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Get the free cheat sheet<\/strong>. You&rsquo;ll get the printable, plus join my weekly newsletter! Just <a class=\"modal-trigger\" href=\"#get-printable-happy-mom\">click here to get it and subscribe<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Print<\/strong>. Any paper will do the trick, but <a title=\"Neenah Exact Vellum Bristol\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B006P1ER8O\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B006P1ER8O&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=UFDCVHLAVA6QNCMF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">card stock<\/a> would be ideal.<\/li><li><strong>Hang your cheat sheet<\/strong> somewhere handy like the fridge.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s a sneak peek of your printable cheat sheet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a class=\"modal-trigger\" href=\"#get-printable-happy-mom\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" data-pin-id=\"128000814387974346\" data-pin-description=\"Want to be a happier mom? Use this cheat sheet of 7 quick fixes the next time you're about to lose your temper around your family. These science-backed happiness hacks will help you, your kids, and your husband, too!\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/how-to-be-a-happy-mom-preview.png\" alt=\"Cheat Sheet: How to Be a Happy Mom\" class=\"wp-image-12453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/how-to-be-a-happy-mom-preview.png 640w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/how-to-be-a-happy-mom-preview-300x197.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/how-to-be-a-happy-mom-preview.png\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-find-happiness-in-the-chaos-of-parenting\">How to Find Happiness in the Chaos of Parenting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After my family welcomed our third little one into the mix, we became a family of five with a second-grader, a toddler, and a newborn. Even though I could have used more sleep and way more coffee, we were happy. Then my husband&rsquo;s paternity leave ended, and I was at home with the kids all day. As time wore on, my patience became <em>razor<\/em> thin. And one day, I just <strong>broke<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><a class=\"modal-trigger\" href=\"#get-printable-book-sample\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/happy-you-cover-sm.png\" alt=\"Happy You, Happy Family\" class=\"wp-image-8757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/happy-you-cover-sm.png 300w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/happy-you-cover-sm-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/happy-you-cover-sm-226x292.png 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/happy-you-cover-sm.png\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The shame burns my cheeks just thinking of that day, even now. But thanks to that experience, I realized I had to make a change. I threw myself into researching how to find happiness in the chaos of parenting. <strong>Something beyond<\/strong> &ldquo;make time for you&rdquo; and &ldquo;exercise more.&rdquo; Because when you&rsquo;re overwhelmed and at your breaking point, you don&rsquo;t need the &ldquo;experts&rdquo; telling you more stuff to do <em>on top of everything else<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s how I discovered the secrets: 10 secrets <strong>every parent<\/strong> should know about being happy. After hearing from hundreds of parents in the same boat as me, I knew I needed to share what I discovered. 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Because eventually, you just get used to all that stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True, lasting happiness comes from a conscious effort <strong>by you<\/strong> to put the right habits in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading after-entry-cta\" id=\"h-before-you-go-get-my-free-cheat-sheet-75-nbsp-positive-phrases-every-child-needs-to-hear\">Before you go, get my FREE cheat sheet: <a href=\"#get-printable-positive-words\" class=\"modal-trigger\">75&nbsp;Positive Phrases Every Child Needs to Hear<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n<style>#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-blocks-modal-link{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-radius:0px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-blocks-modal-link:hover, #kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-blocks-modal-link:focus{color:#f96d60;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay{background:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay{-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{width:100%;max-width:700px;-ms-flex-pack:flex-start;justify-content:flex-start;text-align:left;-ms-flex-align:flex-start;align-items:flex-start;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:10px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:10px;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg{width:24px;height:24px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{width:100%;border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg{width:24px;height:24px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{width:100%;border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg{width:24px;height:24px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-modal aligncenter kt-modal-linkalign-center\" id=\"kt-modal19878_ef407f-13\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-turn\">Your Turn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you stay positive when the kids drive you crazy? 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