The hunt to find mom friends seems like an impossible task on top of everything we have to as moms.
I mean, raising tiny humans is not for the faint of heart….
And because we are responsible for our little ones beginning journey into life, parenthood can feel extremely pressured.
I know as a mom, I am constantly being bombarded with the latest new parenting advice.
And on social media, it’s easy to compare our life to the moms who seem to “have it all together.”
All this to say:
It’s easy to feel like we have to do it all.
No wonder the burnt out, exhausted, overwhelmed mom is an ever growing stereotype…
But what if it wasn’t supposed to be that way?
The truth is:
We were never supposed to do this “mom thing” alone.
Let’s dive into the importance of having a tribe and how as modern mama’s we can build our own unique support system.
The Importance Behind a Tribe
Historically around the world, moms had a host of women supporting them, not only during the post partum period, but beyond.
Today, that’s not a reality for many modern day families.
What does your modern day village look like?
Maybe it’s just you and your partner, who to you counts as 10 people.
Prompts
Who can you lean on for support?
What kind of people do you want around your children?
What are some tasks you can delegate to someone else?
What qualities do I look for in a community?
What is my work / life balance like?
Does my job support working parents?
Are there any organizations / community centres near me that provide programs / supports for parents?
FIND MOM FRIENDS HUNT RESOURCES
Peanut ( a space for moms to arrange meet ups / play dates / join groups / seek advice / listen to discussion group by parenting experts + other moms!)
Bumble BFF ( easy way to meet build your tribe with people of similar interests, and near your local area)