Should Moms Be Selfish?

The best way to create time for yourself is to join a babysitting co-op. Basically, a group of moms/families get together to swap free babysitting. Websites like http://HiveMoms.com/ help you get started. And, it's not really being selfish - I like knowing my kids are being cared for by other parents.

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after im done feeling guilty...i tie up my sneakers put my money in a ziplock bag and head for a theme park....without the kids. i love coasters and water rides hotdogs and candy apples. it makes me feel good to get out there be a kid on my own.

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It is true the fact to nurture the relationship between you and your husband. You could be selfish but not that much! For every time I go out, somehow I try to find a reward for my children, even a simple thing.

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Schedule Time for You and your Husband -- As the husband, I like this idea!

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It is so good to hear someone else say this. It can be so hard for moms to put themselves first and to take that special mom, so thank you Kathryn for giving all of the license to put ourselves first everything now and again.

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You know when the flight attendant announces that you have to secure your own oxygen mask before securing the mask of any children you're traveling with? That's how I feel about parenting. If I haven't taken care of myself how can I be expected to care for those who depend on me?

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These tips are great and one of the things my family says about me is I don't spend enough time on me. It's hard, sometimes I feel guilty when I do but I need to recharge. I'm not sure it's so much about being selfish as it is about taking care of myself a little better. After all, *I* think that I deserve some special treatment.

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I think it's absolutely necessary for mothers to have some personal time. I don't think it's "selfish". Humans need some recharge time whether they have spouses, pets, children, jobs, or a combination of all of those. It makes sense for a mother, who is, after all, still a living, breathing human being, to want to have some personal time. It maybe as simple as a quiet half-hour at the local coffee shop, or an overnight girls' weekend. I try to be supportive to my wife's needs and encourage to get out with her friends for dinner at least once a month.

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This article was exactly what I needed to read right now. I've been feeling pulled in so many directions and haven't bothered paying attention to my own needs. It's a new year and time for a new start. I really like the idea of being the CEO. Delegation is what I need to practice so that I can find the time to pay attention to myself. If I'm not feeling good about myself, I'm not going to be any good to anyone else.

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