Have A Bad Mom Day? Here’s How To Fix It

Did you have a “bad mom day” and now feel terrible for the way you acted? You’re not alone! Keep reading to learn how you can easily fix it.

Bad mom is a term we hear way too often in our daily lives. It almost feels like it’s something to live up to or embrace. But here’s what I think…you are what you say you are. And you’re definitely not a bad mom! So stop calling yourself one. We all have bad days, it’s just part of being a human. You’re not alone when you ask yourself “how do I stop being a bad mom?”

Chances are though, if you’re asking yourself this, you’re already a really good mom! We all have tough moments and off days, especially when we are living with small children who know how to press all of our buttons and drive us crazy.

But as Lisa Terkeurst so eloquently said,

“Bad moment’s don’t make bad moms.”

And she’s right! When I have a bad mom day or moment, I do these things to fix it. It might not be what you think! Keep reading to learn how you can turn your bad mom day around.

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How To Fix A Bad Mom Day

The number one way to fix your bad day, or even your bad moment is to simply say, “I’m sorry.”

It’s really that simple. By telling your child you’re sorry about your reactions and how you behaved, teaches them that it’s ok to make mistakes, that everyone makes them, and that apologizing for those mistakes is important!

When my children see me as a normal human we can take away the stigma that moms need to be “perfect” or “do it all” without doing anything wrong.

Your child will learn from you

Honestly, I find myself apologizing to my children often. If I snap at them, yell too much one day, or just find that I’m not being the best listener, I tell them I’m sorry. And I’ve been doing this since they were really little.

Now, when my 7 year old has a tough moment and he’s upset, hitting, or yelling, he comes and says sorry when he has calmed down.

Our children learn best from watching us. Not from us demanding and telling them what to do. So, if you want your child to learn empathy and how to apologize, you must show them first.

That means making mistakes is a good thing!

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