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Mums put themselves under an enormous amount of pressure at the best of times and anything to do with our children seems to bring out the very worst of the worst of our anxieties and concerns. There are many topics and issues that can cause extreme stress, anxiety and worry. Among the top are: sleeping, eating and behaviour.  Is there much else?!

Here at Aspiring Change we are all about being savvy: having understanding, knowledge and common sense about our children. To this end, Savvy Mums Hints and Tips was created. 

If you haven't visited the web page yet, take a look. A growing and developing page, it is designed to have on hand for you some simple and important pointers in being a savvy mum when confronted with particular issues and concerns involving your children. 

To get started, here is the Guide to Being Generally Savvy.

The following points are a guide for the savvy mum to consider at times of stress and worry.  They are non-specific to any particular child-issue, and therefore are designed to be applicable to all and to aide in lessening the worry and maximizing the savvy.

Hints and Tips:Being Generally Savvy

1. Read, talk, research and gather information but ultimately, run with your intuition. You know your little one better than anyone.

2. If you feel your intuitive radar is on the blink due to stress, lack of sleep or general ill-health, turn to a trusted friend who knows you and your situation and ask for reassurance- not advice, just reassurance of your abilities as a capable and savvy mother.

3. Whatever issue is troubling you, remember that there are a billion opinions about right and wrong and an equal number of theories and proponents of them. YOU need to be happy with what you are doing as your little one will pick up on that and be happy too.

4. Understand the basic requirements and milestones appropriate for your little one and be aware of the expected ‘norm’ but also remember  there are exceptions to every rule and your little one could be it.

5.  Nothing is set in concrete: you and your little one change on a daily basis. Prepare to be flexible and to roll with the changes.

 

You can download these pointers as a pdf on the Savvy Mums Hints and Tips page and is a great place to start and to return to for those times when you feel your savvy has been sapped!

Help yourself to the five simple guidelines to remind you of your ability to think about your child rationally and with common sense!

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