Walks by yourself are essential mental health strategies and actually teach your kiddos amazing lessons about regulation and self-care. You’re a great, mama, Jewel. Don’t forget that!

Yes — we’re all walking different paths AND in different shoes! Such great perspective, Annie! 🙂

We all have those days when we’re the ones melting down – for me it was last Thursday! 😉

Please take those walks for yourself guilt-free. It’s the only way to keep going for the long-haul. xo

I totally understand what you mean, Annie.

I’m so glad that Colleen’s words gave you that helpful reminder – we are cheering you on!

A timely reminder for today when I was the one melting down more than my own child, then feeling guilty over going on a walk by myself. Mine is especially challenging and complicated to raise. I loved this article. Thank you!