Needless to Say, Moms are Allowed to Have Fun

They say motherhood changes you: the way you look, your perspective on life, your instinct to protect, and beyond. Whether you’re still breastfeeding, or running after a toddler, what should remain is your ability to let loose and have fun. Yes, you’re allowed to enjoy yourself whenever you want. 

The fact is, raising children is hard work. The emotional demand alone of having to manage a tantrum while keeping your cool or stepping on a piece of LEGO and pretending everything is fine feels insurmountable enough. So, ditch the pambahay, slip on your favorite pair of heels or sneakers or ignore the growing pile of laundry. Just like your kids, you’re allowed to have fun. In fact, you deserve it. Here’s why:

When you take a breather from child-rearing for a night out with friends, a book club meeting, or even just a solo trip to the mall, you return recharged and ready to tackle the challenges of motherhood with renewed vigor. It's like hitting the reset button on a video game – a fresh start with more energy, patience, and a dash of that elusive thing called "me time.” And often, this vigor translates to a more relaxed approach to otherwise harried mornings and evenings. 

When mom is at ease, and having fun, so is everyone else. A study by Ohio State University reveals the correlation between the increase in maternal happiness to the success and happiness of her children. So yes, the happier mom is, the better off everyone – especially the children – will be.

Life didn’t always revolve around bedtime routines and allergy medications. Before children, you were a whole other person with routines that were aligned with your career, mood or whatever floated your boat. While most of that life went out of the window when you became a mom, there’s no reason to let it all go.

Remember who you used to be, you’re just as important as your kids and everything that goes along with them. Don’t be afraid to take on that job or go on that solo trip you’ve always wanted, even if it means stepping away from homework duty or diaper changing.

Every mom has her limit. Managing the mental, physical, and emotional load of motherhood, or dealing with postpartum depression is difficult enough, which is why you need to let your hair down whenever you need it. But having fun should be treated as a necessity and not an indulgence, especially when you’re feeling burnt out.

A study found in the National Library of Medicine identified parental burnout as a syndrome located on a continuum between stress and depression – a sign that the need for moms to have fun should be taken seriously.

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If you’re looking to have a good time and blow off some maternal steam, look no further. No, you don’t have to put on a sequined dress (unless you really want to) and head to a wine bar with your girlfriends. Here are some tips that don’t require makeup remover:

Make a list of all the things you love doing. Look at the list again and scratch off anything that will make another person happy. Remember, this is your personal time to focus on yourself and what you love. It doesn’t matter if you’re taking a long, leisurely bath or simply watching a TV show on your phone. Talk to your partner and see how you can carve out personal time to have fun. The goal isn’t to have rigid rules or expectations, just identify your needs and make sure they are met during your special time alone.

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Moms, raise your hand if you’re tired of being perfect. Motherhood is tiring enough as it is, with its endless messes and constant whining (from all parties involved). Why not take a break from perfection and accept that you’re capable of your low moments, too. So what if you gave your kids cereal for dinner? Or forgot to bring cupcakes to your kid’s potluck lunch? Perfection is not achievable, and nobody should strive for it. Take motherhood day by day, prepare as much as you can, and give yourself leniency when it all blows up in your face.

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Despite what you and your children may think, their dad is actually capable of caring for them. Fine, they might not feel as nice to hug, but they love your children just as much as you do. Plus, it’s a great way to give kids the chance to build another loving attachment. Apart from child rearing, your husband is also capable of filling out school forms and scheduling doctor’s appointments – even while he travels! Involved dads, yass!

As much as you enjoy being a mom, it’s time to get back into the driver’s seat of your own life and give yourself a break. The happier, more well-rested you are, the better off your whole family will be. Moms don’t need an excuse to have fun, every mom is more than entitled to it.