If you're a teacher, I'm sure you've experienced the feeling of being overwhelmed dealing with children. If you a teacher AND a parent, then I guarantee you have felt this.Be around kids and handling them all day can be exhausting! That's the topic of today's podcast. We're talking all about being around kids all the time. We offer tips and advice on how to manage being around kids all the time.On today's episode, we're discussing a common feeling among teachers, homeschool parents and parents - that of feeling like you're always around kids and never get a break. Whether you teach all day and come home to your own children, or are a homeschool mom primarily with your kids, it can start to feel overwhelming. How do you respond when those feelings of overwhelm come up?I offer a new perspective on reframing our mindset around being around kids all the time. I explore and discuss the difference between our circumstances of teaching and parenting, versus the stories we tell ourselves. Have you ever questioned these limiting thoughts? Asking yourself honest questions about the validity of these negative and big picture thoughts can do wonders with being around kids all the time. It is very important to question limiting thoughts and to give yourself grace.Some key strategies we discuss for being around kids all the time are finding balance include intentional self-care, setting boundaries, communicating needs to a partner, building a supportive community and so much more. You will walk away with tools to feel more in control and less overwhelmed when you are constantly surrounded by children.Head over to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/being-around-kids-all-the-timeIn this episode on being around kids all the time, we discuss:The difference between circumstances (teaching and parenting kids) and our thoughts/stories about itGiving yourself grace for how you're feelingIntentional self-care like time for hobbies, breaks during the day, communication with a partnerBuilding a supportive community for validation and strategiesQuestioning thoughts like "I'm always with kids" and "I never get a break"Resources mentioned:Wife Teacher Mommy MasterclassWife Teacher Mommy ClubWife Teacher Mommy: Mentioned on Podcast Amazon List Attend the Wife Teacher Mommy Mindset MasterclassJoin Wife Teacher Mommy Club. Follow her on Instagram @wifeteachermommy.Join our Facebook group: Wife Teacher Mommies Unite.Follow on Pinterest for more helpful resources.

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