In this episode, Dayna Abraham chats with Julie Redmond, host of the Mom Made Plans podcast. Julie shares her journey from feeling overwhelmed to creating non-negotiables that help her navigate motherhood with more ease. They discuss the importance of identifying personal needs, practical strategies to make time for yourself, and how these changes can positively impact your parenting.
: Julie shares her experiences with twins in the NICU and the realization of living in survival mode. She emphasizes the importance of savoring moments despite the chaos.
: Discussion on how small, incremental changes and consistent efforts can lead to significant improvements in parenting and self-care.
: The concept of non-negotiables and why it’s crucial to determine and prioritize a few core needs that recharge you.
: Practical tips for reconciling personal needs with the demands of parenting, especially when dealing with challenging behaviors.
: How to integrate self-care into daily routines through habit stacking and creative scheduling.
: Adjusting expectations to make non-negotiables achievable and avoiding perfectionism.
: Using self-awareness to better understand and meet the needs of your children, fostering a more empathetic approach to parenting.