5 Things Happy Parents Do Regularly

Posted on Dec 6, 2015 | 0 comments

Being the mom of Irish Twins, the last 8 years have really brought a lot of challenges my way. Not only with figuring out how to raise these two little people who are basically twins on slightly different schedules, but also in keeping my marriage fresh. Add in relocating across the country when they were toddlers, not knowing a single person where we were moving to and let’s just say it has not been easy!

What has helped me with all of this? The science of happiness! I truly believe happiness is a conscious choice – and I have made that choice to be happy in every avenue of my life.

And you know what?

It feels good!!

You can make the choice too! Read on to see just how easy it can be!

Here are 5 Things Happy Parents Do Regularly

#1 Things Happy Parents Do Regularly

Let it go! Don’t sweat the small stuff and certainly do not hold onto it punishing yourself for something that is really not a big deal. Let go of your need to make everything perfect, stop comparing your child to your neighbor’s, let go of the guilt. Parenthood is about survival and safety. If, at the end of the day, your child is safe, unharmed, loved and alive – you’ve done GREAT! Trust your instinct and don’t beat yourself up over little mistakes, just learn from them and grow.

#2 Things Happy Parents Do Regularly

Family meal, every day! No matter which meal it is, make the point to sit down together, eat together, talk together and laugh together at least once a day. Make eye contact several times with your spouse and children and keep the conversation flowing. This helps everyone in the family to feel part of something. It is a time to bond, a time to remember what it is you love about your family. Most importantly it gives security and support to our children and to ourselves. Happy parents never skip this, I know we don’t!

#3 Things Happy Parents Do Regularly

Have a weekly date night. Date night is so important for so many reasons. It gives us parents a time to connect and share. It gives the kids some time to see what it is like with other adults and lets them see their parents as a united front. It adds self-value to every member of the family and does not even have to be an expensive night out! If we have not been able to get a sitter, I will make a point to get the kids in bed a bit early, light some candles and make a special dinner just for hubby and I – this counts as a date night!!

#4 Things Happy Parents Do Regularly

Appreciate the little things! Because some day, they really turn out to be the big things! Just choosing to lead a life of gratitude brings happiness. And the great news is that by leading it you are also teaching it! Instead of focusing on what things you, your spouse, your children do wrong, appreciate and focus on what you all do right and well.

#5 Things Happy Parents Do Regularly

Take a second honeymoon! And a third, and fourth and fifth…. No matter how long or short, carve out at least 3 days for just each other every year.

#6 Things Happy Parents Do Regularly

Say “I Love You” many times a day. To each other. To our kids. To our loved ones. Saying it and hearing it are so important. Parenting can be a thankless job sometimes and just hearing someone say “I Love You” can snap us out of our funk.

Remember, every day is fresh and new. You choose the outcome of each day – so choose Happiness Today!

Malibu Mama Loves Xx

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