08/22/2025
💚💜Sometimes the version of you that wants to quit, just needs the version of you that knows better, to step in and parent with love, patience, and a plan!💜💚
Think about it:
• How many times have you prepared a healthy meal for your child, even when they didn’t want it?
• Limited screen-time because you knew what was best?
• Stuck to a bedtime routine because you understand the importance of rest?
• Encouraged outdoor play and movement, even when they resisted?
You stick to these habits because you care. Because you see the benefits. Because you love them.
But here’s a question we don’t ask enough:
What if you parented yourself the same way?
What if you stopped treating yourself like an afterthought and started showing up with that same compassion, structure, and care?
Next time you're tempted to abandon your healthy routine, pause and ask:
“What would Mom do?”
Deep down, you know when you're self-sabotaging or trading long-term goals for short-term relief.
So, when you feel like throwing a tantrum, how can you lovingly soothe your inner child without food or drink?
✨ Try one of these healthy coping tools:
🛁 Bubble bath
🕯️ Scented candles or essential oils
🧸 Weighted or heated blanket
👁️ Soothing eye treatment
🤲 Face or hand mask
🚶♀️ Walk outdoors
📖 Read or journal
📞 Call a friend
😴 Take a nap
Create a go-to list of nurturing, non-food comforts. You’ll learn through trial and error what works best for you.
💬 Do you parent yourself?
What’s your go-to tip, trick, or technique when your inner child starts acting up?
