Tag: encouragement for Moms

The Morning Thing kicks off Mom’s Week!

This will be a special week on The Morning Thing. Today, we kicked off Mom’s Week – a week to honor and encourage Moms at all stages of life.

Today, we shared 5 ways to be a mentally strong Mom. Click HERE to see the full article from imom.com

1. Empower yourself.
To be a better mom and mentally strong in trying times, revise your default phrases. When you’re stressed or challenged, try these instead: I’ll rise above this. I won’t let this bother me. I’m human. I’m gonna do the best I can.

2. Be content with who you are.
Comparing ourselves to others in person or on Instagram steals our joy. Self-worth is built on contentment with who you are. If you want to be a better mom, start with identifying your own wonderful qualities instead of comparing yourself to others. Are you a good listener? Are you crafty and creative? Are you the best at making your kids laugh.

3. Let your mind wander.
Instead of scrolling your phone when you have downtime, try turning inward. Think about your experiences and look for solutions to your problems. Building mental strength takes effort. Sometimes that means facing the hard or challenging thoughts we’d rather choose to avoid. But the payoff comes with being a more thoughtful mom.

4. Be on the lookout for progress.
In this moment in your life, you may feel frustrated with your child. But instead of holding her to standards you’ve read about or seen in your friend’s child, shift your focus to small, measurable goals. You’ll not only be a better mom, but you’ll build mental strength because you’re feeling hopeful rather than defeated.

5. Lay your head down more.
Getting more sleep will help you be mentally strong on those days when your kid refuses to get dressed or your teenager blames you for not waking him up for school. When you’re sleep deprived, you’re much more likely to lose your cool. Stixrud and Johnson say, “[S]leep deprivation decreases your flexibility, weakens your ability to see things in context, and impairs your judgment.” Getting a good night’s sleep can help deliver the patience we need in a heated moment.

imom.com also has 7 quick prayers of encouragement for moms. Print this one off! 🙂

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25 Affirmations for Mom – we love you Mom!

This week, The Morning Thing is honoring Moms. Today, we shared some inspiration from imom.com – 25 Affirmations for Mom.

If we are honest, we tend to be self-critical, especially with how we handle Motherhood.
Author Mary Jo Wyse gives us a two-part challenge:
#1 – Start giving yourself affirmations every day. Pick one or two from the list below.
#2 – Use these affirmations to praise someone else. Recognize another Mom.

Click HERE to read the full article.


1. I’m doing the best I can.
2. I don’t need to be perfect.
3. I work hard to teach my kids to be good people.
4. I am the best mom for my kid(s).
5. God made me a mom for a reason.
6. I make mistakes just like everyone else.
7. Discipline is hard to follow through with, but I’m trying.
8. I’m lovable.
9.  Trying counts and I try hard to be a good role model for my kids.
10. I’m not always patient with my kids, but I’m trying.
11. I’m glad I can admit my mistakes to my kids because it teaches them humility.
12. Not every moment of the day needs to be productive. I’m allowed down time and silence.
13. I work hard at creating happy memories for my kids.
14. I’m my kids’ best advocate.
15. I’m teaching my kids with the best tools I have.
16. I don’t need to spend money to create a happy home. My hugs and affection go a long way.
17. I am God’s beautiful creation.
18. Every day that I pour love and attention into my kids, they grow a bit stronger and more capable.
19. I’ve had to work at this job of motherhood, but I’ve done well so far.
20. I can’t prevent every mishap from occurring in my child’s life, but that’s OK.
21. When I slip up, it becomes a teaching moment for my kids. I have lots of opportunities to teach my kids! That makes them so lucky to have me as a mom.
22. I am not my mother, my sister, or anyone else. I do motherhood my own way.
23. I’m learning.
24. I’m getting better at this day after day, week after week. I will continue to improve year after year.
25. I’m a good mom.

Philippians 4:6-8 – Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

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Words of Encouragement for MOM

The Morning Thing wrapped up “Mom’s Week” by sharing words of encouragement for Moms.

Click HERE to find encouragement for those weary, tiring days. Thanks to imom.com for being a fabulous resource for all of us walking this beautiful and challenging path of motherhood!

Here are prayers of encouragement that you can pray on those challenging days.

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Hey Mom! What your kids say is proof that you are a good Mom!

Moms, do you ever question yourself? Do you wonder if you have done enough to raise your children to be good human beings? You are not alone. All mothers go through times of questioning and second-guessing their parenting ability.

The Morning Thing has GOOD news! There are 8 Things Kids Say That Prove You ARE a Great Mom!
Click HERE to see the list from imom.com

1. “That’s not fair.”

2. “I forgive you.”

3. “I messed up.”

4. “I didn’t know that.”

5. “My dream is to…”

6. “Everyone else is allowed to.”

7. “I feel bad.”

8. “I’m ready to try again.”

Click HERE to read the full article.

Mom – we want you to know that you ARE doing a great job! You are loved! You are appreciated! You are NOT alone.

Here is a special song for Moms. Grab a tissue and enjoy the message of “Slow Down” from Nichole Nordeman.

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The Morning Thing kicks off “Moms Week”! Monday – Encouragement for all stages of motherhood

Today, we kicked off “Mom’s Week” on The Morning Thing. Each day this week, we will share encouragement for all types of Moms!

On Monday, we looked at the many stages of motherhood and shared advice for Moms with kids of any age.
Click HERE to read this encouraging article from Focus on the Family.

What stage are you in Mom? We hope you are encouraged today. We love and appreciate you MOM!

CHAPTER ONE – Prenatal, Birth, and the First Three Months

CHAPTER TWO – 3 Months – 3 Years

CHAPTER THREE – 4 Years – 8 Years

CHAPTER FOUR – 9 Years – 12 Years

CHAPTER FIVE – 13 Years – 18 Years

CHAPTER SIX – Eighteen Years and Older

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