Social expectations

It's not uncommon to see parents overwhelmed and stressed, over worked and under appreciated. I am only talking about moms, I see it everywhere, moms, dads. We live in a very interesting time, we live in the time of technology, endless stimulation, social pressure and expectations.
If you are worried about bills, about doing it perfectly, your work, relationships, it will directly affect your parenting space and your relationship with your children. I know it's not a common belief but children are extremely aware of what's going in your inner world, in your thoughts, what's happening emotionally and they react to it. When I have clients who come to me wondering why their children are acting out, throw tantrums and are emotionally unstable. When I look at their children's energy, most of the time, they are doing fine, they are simply reacting to their parents.
The challenge becomes how do I function in this world full of demands, responsibilities and endless to do lists and stay playful? The answer is simple but not done easily. Being present, being in your body, be with your emotions. Create a time and space where you can allow yourself to leave everything behind and PLAY. Find an hour in a day away from TV, iPhones, iPads, computers, texting and play. All you have to do is match your children. They are always in the present time. They play, they imagine, they wonder, they look at life with enthusiasm and excitement.