• Contact Us
    • Disclosure Policy & Partnered Posts
    • Review FAQ
    • Privacy Policy
    • Giveaway FAQ
  • About Us Page

Our Ordinary Life Family Blog

Family Lifestyle Website: Food, Crafts, Reviews, Travel

  • Valentine’s Day Ideas
  • Keeping Busy
  • Fun Family Foods
  • Reviews
  • Staying Active
  • Family Travel With Kids

Calm Mom – 5 Ways To Be A Better Parent

You are here: Home / Keeping Busy / Calm Mom – 5 Ways To Be A Better Parent

Keeping Busy

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of DPSG. The opinions and text are all mine.

brooklin kristin summer play

When I think of being present with my children it’s a feeling of knowing that I am truly connected with them. All too often as parents we can get so busy with day to day life and especially our digital life. It’s important that children feel their parents are present and finding that calm can truly bring your family happiness.

Finding calm as a parent can be especially difficult, I know the days when my three year old isn’t happy with any of my efforts I can especially feel discouraged. Lets face it life with three kids can be challenging but there’s some simple tips you can remember to bring your calm into any situation as a parent.

  1. Being Present – Kids know when you pretend to be present. Why not turn down the radio and stay off your devices and use car rides as a time to connect. I’ve challenged my own family to do this and not only are our children connecting with us but they’re also connecting with the world around them by noticing.
  2. Give Your Kids Space – Allow your children to get bored and give them space to be creative. It’s okay to plan nothing and let them just play.
  3. Breathe – Take a deep breath, go for a run or to a yoga class. Find some time to just breathe, because a healthy mom is a happy mom too!
  4. Stay Organized – I’ve learned this lesson the hard way, your entire house will run smoothly if you’re organized and ready to go. You’re also teaching your children to learn these skills which will be helpful once they have to organize their classwork in college themselves.
  5. Take A Me-Time MOMent – That’s right, take time for yourself. Enjoy something that makes you happy, a glass of tea and your favorite salad midday.

One of my favorite things to enjoy and keep me calm is tea. We don’t drink a lot of sugary drinks so Snapple®Straight Up Tea™ is one of those delicious things that allow me to take a few moments for myself.

me time moment

As a vegetarian I like creating flavorful salads. One of the best times to do that is while our kids are in school. Morning are a rush to get off to school and then I workout and go to work. Afternoons it’s time for fuel and one of the things I really enjoy is tea.

tea and salad

With Snapple®Straight Up Tea™ you can choose from any of the levels of sweetness— Unsweetened with 0 calories, Sorta Sweet with 90 calories and Sweet with 180 calories. You can find the products at your local STOP & SHOP or Giant stores.

What’s your favorite tips on staying calm as a parent?

facebook Share on Facebook
Twitter Tweet
Follow Follow us
custom Share
custom Share
custom Share
custom Share
custom Share


About Kristin

Hi, I'm Kristin mom of three, runner and dorky dancer. Our Ordinary Life is a family lifestyle site that is focused on our life with our girls in Southern California. We enjoy spending time outdoors being active as a family and living a healthy lifestyle is also important to us. That's while you'll also find delicious recipes and the latest from our family at Our Ordinary Life!

« Trick-or-Treat – Halloween Safety Tips
Great Gifts For Kids – My Sing-Along Book with Personalized Music »

ourordinarylife instagram

RSS Latest Posts

  • Fat Shaming on Instagram
  • Tips for Staying Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood
  • FREE Printable Love Coupons For Kids For Valentine’s Day

Crafts for Kids

free printable love coupons for kids for Valentine's Day
happy valenslime day kids classroom valentine
I'm So Stuck On You Classroom Valentine Printable
DIY Bubble Gum Scented Valentine Playdough

Healthy Families

Family Food Ideas

Foster Farms Free Range Grilled Chicken Tacos

No Sugar Added Almond Strawberry Muffins

Crunchy Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers

Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies

Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies

Buttermilk Banana Berry Muffin Recipe

Copyright © 2021 · Divine theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2021 · Divine Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in