Are you feeling guilty for not making it to every single one of your kid’s events? Mom guilt is easy to come by because mothers are held to an impossible standard, and wanting to be a good mother gives the guilt a strong emotional basis. Do you have to give up your life to feel like a good mother? In today’s episode of Femme Formula, Jessica and Marsais discuss mom guilt, the standards mothers are held to, and how you can set aside time for yourself while making sure you’re there for your kids.

After a catch-up, Jessica and Marsais discuss the many times they have felt guilty for having to miss events. They also talk about the guilt that comes with summer vacation as mothers have to find ways to constantly occupy their kids. Finally, they give perspective and tips to help listeners deal with the inevitable guilt.

For detailed show notes, navigate using the time stamps below:

[0:00] Introduction

[3:36] When Jessica first started dating her husband, he bought her very practical gifts and had to learn to get her things she wanted. She became a more practical gift-giver herself because she learned that he appreciated practical gifts.

[6:30] Jessica’s son Brantley has his fifth grade graduation coming up, which is going to mean that Jessica will have kids in two different schools. Marsais’s kids are going to four.

[12:30] Today’s episode will focus on mom guilt, which is a constant struggle when you feel like you have to entertain your kids constantly in the summer.

[17:14] We shouldn’t have to lose ourselves when we become moms, but it is easy to feel guilty when we pursue anything that is just about us.

[29:21] Marsais feels guilty every time she doesn’t make it to one of her kids’ events, but her husband does not. Men aren’t expected to be present for everything.

[33:29] Marsais has done everything she can to make sure she is home when her kids get home from school, so she provides consistency to her kids that way while taking other time for herself.

[38:30] Jessica doesn’t remember her mom not being at things. This perspective helps her deal with her guilt.

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