It’s time we let our respect show. It’s time to respect all Moms, especially new Moms
There are so many ways we can show this respect. You can offer to drop in to supervise any of new moms children (if she has more than one) and tell her to take as much time as she needs. Even if you are only watching her older kids, you may help her have uninterrupted time to herself with the newborn.
Sometimes mothers can be lonely, especially after that first initial rush of visitors and the excitement wears off. Loneliness really can set in quickly, so keep an eye on a new mom. Drop by, just to give her someone to talk to help get through the day. Either offer to do the child care so that new mom can get out the house, or (if she wants to keep her new baby in close proximity) offer to come along and watch her baby while she gets some well-deserved cuddles.
Moms are not all the same. Some moms are excited about having friends come by and engage in an adult conversation. also they can have someone besides themselves holding their toddler,. Other moms are reluctant to give up their toddler right away. We honor each others boundaries on a daily basis, but when someone is a new mom, it seems like those lines are often blurred. This becomes difficult because each mom is different.
Try not to make an insensitive compliment. Make it genuine compliment. Parenting skills grow day to day. I respect and love Moms, and consider it my responsibility to help whenever possible.
Especially when kids are sick
Babies and their Moms are quick to get a cold or some such infection. Even teething can becoame a challenge. Don’t be too quick to give advice. It seems that there are a lot of expereinced people out there. But in reality we all do things differently. New Moms learn quickly and are the best judge of what to do for their kids.
Seeing one of my best friends becoming a mom has made me even more respectful to all the mothers in my life. If anyone asked why I would become a super-cool Mother in Iaw down the line, I would say that I learned from the best.
As mothers, we raise the standard of how much respect we give to ourselves and to other mothers, as well as how we are treated by our spouses, families, and children.
Also don’t forget Mothers Day when it comes around. Whether she is your mother, your mother-in-law, your sister, or your friend, you will find the saying that will make her heart melt.