Some of the most intimidating moments are when you are a fresh mom about to leave the house with young children.

As a therapist of course I encourage moms to leave the house, it’s good medicine. However, I also understand what it takes to get out. Let me share what I know.

1. You will always forget something
2. Plan your exit strategy: sit at the end of the aisle, notice where you can take a small child for feeding or    a quiet moment
3. Bring yourself a snack!– no one wins with a hangry mom
4. Breathe…yeah I said it
5. Do not apologize for kids being kids…they will either get it or not…be you, and kids be themselves.

At the end of this, I am no baby  whisperer, or Mary Popens..

Be kind.