We’ve all had bad parenting days – the ones where it feels as though nothing goes right, no matter how hard you try. Your toddler refuses to try the homemade meal you spent hours slaving over, your preschooler has drawn on the walls with marker pens and your teenager refuses to be seen with you. This is when we rely on the support of our mommy friends – the one group of people who will understand exactly what you are going through. These five simple acts of kindness will cheer up these special mommas when life feels heavy.
Mommy Playdate
Sometimes getting out of the house is the best medicine. Invite your mommy friend around for coffee and cake or a movie marathon with a bottle of wine. If you have children the same age, they will hopefully entertain each other and give you both a chance to offload and put the world to rights.
A Gift for No Reason
A small gift can raise a big smile and be just the pick-me-up needed on a bad day. Items for pampering and winding down are ideal, with bath oils, face masks and other self-indulgent treats always going down well. A luxury Scottish candle from Hamilton and Morris Candlemakers is another great option. These hand poured Scottish candles come in a range of scents, meaning there is something for everyone, whether they are looking for an uplifting scent to energize or a calming aroma for relaxation.
Cook Up a Storm
The repetition of the daily grind can be overwhelming and there are days where thinking about what to prepare for dinner is too much. A doorstep drop of a homemade lasagne or casserole can reduce the mental load, so when you are batch cooking for yourself, consider if any of your mummy friends could benefit from a healthy meal being delivered to their home. Another option could be sending takeout pizzas to be delivered to them.
A Walk in the Park
The greatest gift you can give is your time and you don’t need to splash the cash to show your appreciation and admiration for your friends. Organizing a one-to-one walk or a group meet-up in a local park can bring as much joy as an expensive gift and shows you want to support them and spend time together, even when they’re low.
The Write Stuff
Remember when you were at school, and you passed notes to your friends under the desk? There’s an excitement that comes from receiving a letter which just doesn’t feel the same in email or text message form. Put pen to paper and tell your mommy friends just how amazing they are – the words you write could be the affirmation they need to boost their confidence and help them through the day.
The bond between mommy friends is like no other – sharing in the lows as well as the highs is the best way of raising up these wonderful women when they need a lift.