Morning Mobsters, it’s Leah here from The House of Hormones.
Let’s get one thing clear from the start.... This is not another lecture about what mums should and shouldn't be doing.
You are already doing so much, more than most people will ever see.
This is simply a gentle reminder that, when you feel even slightly more balanced, your kids feel it too.
And not because you’re “failing” when you’re tired or snappy, but because children naturally attune to the energy around them.
It’s not pressure. It’s actually permission. Permission to care about your wellbeing not as an afterthought, but as something that truly matters for everyone close to you.
Hormones Are Part of the Story. Not an Excuse, Not a Flaw
Women ride hormonal waves every month, and during different life stages like pregnancy, post-birth, or perimenopause, those waves become tidal.
And yes, they affect mood, patience, stress tolerance and sleep. You’re not “inconsistent”… you’re cyclic. You're not hormonal, you're human!
So instead of battling it, what if we worked with it?
You don’t need spa days or silence (though wouldn’t that be nice).
What helps most is small, repeatable regulation, for both body and brain.
A walk instead of a scroll. Not perfect, just outdoors.
Eating something before 11am that isn’t leftovers from your child’s plate.
A weekly morning lie in, that isn't because of a special occasion.
Saying “Mummy needs one minute,” instead of pushing through frustration.
These aren’t luxuries. They’re resets. And when you soften, they soften too.
You're not just holding it all together, you're modelling wholeness. Kids don’t need calm mums.They need real mums who show them how to navigate emotions, not suppress them. So next time you choose rest over overload or laughter over perfection… That’s not selfish, that’s leadership.
You’re already doing better than you think, and every time you take care of yourself, even just 1%, you’re taking care of them too.
No guilt. Just science. And a lot of love.
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