15 LIFE LESSONS I'VE LEARNT IN MOTHERHOOD | MOM LESSONS I WISH I'D KNOWN | Emily Norris

[@dellamantle355]

Yes to your number 1 point!! I’m 36 with 3 kids and starting medical school in September! Keep your own goals and dreams don’t think you can’t because you’re a parent 👍

[@nikikaniki]

Love this so much we are on a similar journey ✨

[@Mommysodes]

What? Wow, u're a shero👏🏾👏🏾

[@dellamantle355]

@@nikikaniki Good luck to you!

[@honeyz926]

How can you start medical school and have 3 kids? Having kids is a big responsibility and needs full time attention. They want YOUR attention and not a nanny or extra hours in school.

[@dellamantle355]

@@honeyz926 I already work full time, and they are in school, so I won’t be seeing them any less. You wouldn’t say these things to a Dad.

[@keirajones5062]

I have five kids and have been a mum nearly twenty years, years ago my grandma told me " when a child is hardest to love, often that's when they need love the most" and over the past two decades I have found this to be true time and time again. Also how different kids are, my five have completely different personalities. They all get things on THEIR schedule, like kernels of popcorn, they don't all pop at once, they do it when they are ready.

[@nusibabetamar6775]

After the whole morning rooting, going to the pool, coming back, showering the kids, myself.... I just needed a break.... and what is better than watching Mrs. Norris chatting with us 😍😘 this is how I recharge myself

[@Realmumsclub]

Today I cried! The anxiety got the better of me! Then I found this video of yours ! It resignated with me especially when you said you worked 4 days a week with 2 small children and struggled to juggle everything ! My laundry is out of control but when you said about how 'you control your day and how it goes from here' I'm now folding laundry with a smile on my face, thinking about how I can create the best laundry content video tips and tricks for my own KZbin channel! Your video has inspired me to make a positive from a negative and push my mindset to a more positive headspace thank you Emily xx

[@RebeccaDMusic]

I'm 39 weeks pregnant and going to become a mum any day now, love your channel!

[@MH-nc3wu]

Welcome to the club!😁❤️ wish u a blessed delivery

[@RollingFishball]

These are very helpful! I really like what you said about why we shouldn’t compare ourselves and our babies with others! Thank you!

[@stephhenri3264]

💖 THANK YOU! This video is exactly what I (and I imagine any other hormonal, new mums in quarantine) need at the minute - super comforting and positive content 😍. Literally every point struck a chord with my current experience, so THANK you SO much xox

[@susanrobinson5564]

Aww Steph I remember finding another one of Emily’s videos just after I’d had our first and it was JUST what I needed to hear… just went looking for it so you could watch if it helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXbOg2qEd8x3pdU (Hope I’ve done that right?!) Of course you may have watched it already x Sending lots of love from another lockdown new mummy xx

[@stephhenri3264]

@@susanrobinson5564 aw thanks, Susan!! I know exactly what you mean ❤️ I'm rewatching all her old vids and came across that one a while ago; these types of videos are like KZbin gold when you're a new mum (they also make you realise how much we, as mums to little ones, need interaction with other mums!) Massive hug for you and your lockdown baby xox

[@bumblebee898]

The first lesson is so on point. I'm a mum of 2, one is 3 years old and the other 9 months old. I'm all the time with them, I'd love to continue with some of my hobbies but seems so difficult and overwhelming. They ask for my attention all the time (the older doesn't even want to play alone and the youngest crawl everywhere and touch everything). Hope it will be better soon. My oldest will start school in September!!!

[@kerryharding5587]

Thanks Emily. Your lessons resonate with many chapters of life - we all love that it comes from a thoughtful loving place. Wishing you all a brill weekend. 🕊💕

[@juliewilliams2038]

“It’s all about pockets when you become a mom!” YES!!! 👍🤩🤣

[@angelacurran5924]

The 'don't compare yourself to others' lesson is so important. It took me a long time to stop doing this as a new mum. I later found out those I compared myself to felt just as insecure as I did!

[@yusrabahi4043]

Thank you for being a realistic human being

[@laurenmcevoy8225]

You must of known I needed to hear the bit about not comparing your child’s development to others this week. Had a big wobble a couple of days ago. My partner laughs bcos he says of course you’ll listen when Emily says it 😂😂 great video as always 🥰 x

[@GirlyPiink95]

As a first time mom of a 10 month old, your lessons have really made me tear up 💖 Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Lornawhitney]

This video has completely re-centred me. I have been feeling very overwhelmed with motherhood with everything you are expected to do/know/prove/provide as a mum to “keep up with the Jones’”. But hearing these life lessons (especially do not compare!) has helped me remember what being a mum is really all about. Also thinking about my own mum and dad and how they would have been in the exact same situations being new parents raising me, doing what they thought was best for me and doing what they could within their means. This was a great video Emily, thank you for sharing yours and Matts experiences and knowledge on parenting.

[@michaeldnolan]

Yes I’ve so missed content like this on your channel Emily! Can so relate to these as a mum ❤️ thank you xx

[@MommyBee1589]

I never experienced unconditional love until I became a mother, too. I have four children and I think if one of them experienced hardships or ended up not doing well in life I’d be eighth there for them I will love them no matter what or who they are or become. They are me and I am them. I will love them till the day I die. Never felt that way before.

[@ali18398]

Number one is my personal favvorite from you Emily. You are the reason I finally took the plunge of starting a new job. My youngest is almost 7 years old and oh my "mum guilt" is a THING! But, your reminder, that having a separate activity on the side besides being a mum, makes us a better mum, is true for me. I was SAHM finding it difficult to give my kids quality attention, especially since Pandemic. You are my inspiration 💕

[@polinapark21]

❤️✨so no one gonna talk about how she looks so good today

[@MrKmariah]

Anyone seen the "Baby Race" episode of Bluey? 🙋 When she talked about not comparing your baby's or kid's development to others it reminded me of that 😅 So hard not to do!

[@fayemalik538]

Emily, I am a mum of three grown up boys, 31, 30 and 25. I think the advice you have given in this is amazing Emily. Very authentic, practical and delivered so nicely. Well done!

[@HankAndHolly]

So true and beautiful! Mom of four and so many times I look at our first born and can’t believe how fast she’s grown. She is so mature for her age and always has been but … sometimes it just hits you harder. Even with my others, I wish I could freeze all the cuddles and take in all the imagination. Being a mother is also all consuming for me, but I won’t want to have it any other way. Grateful for all your video. Thank you.

[@louiseparkes2103]

Thank you for this video; the first point really resonated with me, I did find motherhood all consuming as you put it and for the first year (not so much now thankfully) I felt a loss of identity, returning back to work and focusing on my career after my mat leave really helped with that… also I recall speaking to a lady whom also similar in the sense that returning to work was a surreal experience as she was no longer “Joe Bloggs’ mummy” I apologize if I digressed but it’s really important to remember your goals/aspirations and hobbies… in the early stages I struggled with this but realized that essentially it’s part of self-care and as you say makes you feel more refreshed. I guess it’s like that saying “You can’t pour from an empty cup.”

[@bowkerfamily4625]

I recently discovered your videos when looking up ideas of what to feed my baby & i’ve been binge watching them during nap time ever since. Thank you for the great content!

[@thiswouldbeanna]

Such a wonderful content, Emily. I needed to hear everything you'd said. 💕 The part about not comparing your kids to others in terms of their development, "nobody is going to ask them what age they memorised the whole alphabet", not pleasing anybody else but doing what feels right for you, everything good/bad is a phase and so many others just hit me on a personal level. Thank you for this video .xx

[@esorlleh]

It’s so hard not to worry that I am doing something wrong and my kid is falling behind somehow, even though I think I am a fairly confident parent. Thank you for the reminder. You are so wise and you’ve inspired me so much to be a better parent from the moment I started watching you when I was pregnant with my first 4 years ago!

[@demcem04]

Oh Emily you just helped me in a very bad time. Thank you sooo much. You are amazing🥺😍

[@m.inaaaa]

Me :17 years old and doesn't want kids anytime soon but still watching this Love u ❤

[@sumairazafar8877]

Good for you .

[@alliyahg2]

My goals: have a shower/ go to the toilet in peace....: To eat my dinner without having to share: To get my nails done at least once a month and to finish a coffee while it's hot....Still not achieved all of them yet 🤣🤣🤣❤

[@sarahcoles2320]

Same! 🤣🤣

[@barbaraserry]

I haven’t been able to do any of those after four years except the coffee - I keep it in a thermos and pour a little every time I get to sit down and actually drink it! Good luck 😸

[@keirajones5062]

I have achieved three of them, showering, going to the toilet in peace, and finishing a coffee while it's hot. Only took 19 years, but my youngest of five kids is six now and it gets a lot easier to do those things as they get older. Still steal my food though, even my 19 year old 🙄

[@Mommysodes]

Sooo on point. Especially with family...u can't please everyone, they will always have an opinion on what u are and are not doing. Great video emily.

[@halima3056]

I’m 16 so I don’t think I’ll be having kids any time soon but it’s never to early to learn some parenting tips xx

[@aprilchow-chee5281]

I think it's so good you're enducating yourself on having kids. I believe people should have a license to have kids cause there are some really bad parents out there.

[@robynlessinger7459]

A treat as always. Great tips. You’ve really helped me become a happier parent over the years. Thank you Emily! 💗

[@michellewood7183]

Thankyou Emily I needed this as single mum of two little boys doing abit tough right now with my health and one of my two sons suffers anxiety so it's all abit of struggle right now. Thankyou again Lovely Xx

[@emilyparkins5022]

I love how you said don’t sweat the small stuff but get the small stuff right e.g meal times, sleep times. It’s probably one thing I find makes the day easier even if out and about. I would have to say timing is everything and to try follow things when out and about to make it more enjoyable for everyone with minimal disruption to routine but still being flexible that things don’t always go to plan

[@rulaal-sadiq7009]

My all times favourite MOM. Easy, applicable, and can easily relate videos to my life; or most of us. The videos and the greetings and Emily’s voice is so nice and most of all she helped me a lot as a mom and as a mom of two how to put myself together and enjoy my life as a mom and as a woman. 💖💖

[@nicolac3540]

I know what you mean about bedtime when you hear all about their day at pre-school! trying to delay going to sleep! ☺️

[@AmyNigelLewis]

Can totally relate to all of these and this lifted my spirts whilst into 5th week of 2 month lockdown in Sydney, Australia. Thank you for always making me feel less ‘alone’!

[@laurawilliams2045]

The tip about reacting to things is to true. I’m super clumsy as an adult and was as a kid and my mum would always get so mad when I spilled things. I understand that it can be frustrating to constantly clean up after a child - I have a 2 year old so I get it now - but i try and react in a way that will help the situation. So getting a towel and getting my toddler go ‘help’ me wipe is setting a better example to him than telling him off for something he did accidentally. Also everything is a phase or a season: SO TRUE. I’m struggling with the 2 year old toddler tantrum phase but I remind myself that the human brain continues to develop until 25 years old or something like that! My child is a little kid who has big feelings but can’t express them. I love all these tips!! Thank you so much

[@roxannewestern3681]

Aww lovely video. Just what I wanted to hear this afternoon. Thank you Emily. It’s been great watching your videos and seeing all 3 children grow from the start:-) xxxx

[@mrudulaparab2378]

I am not even finished with the video but couldn’t wait to say thank you for uploading this one. Not that I have not heard / read these lessons before but reminder of them is power realisation for me at this stage of my life. Thank you!

[@laralabronbaldwin]

Love your videos always really add value to whatever topic you share. As a first time mum this is a helpful video and reminder! Something I read today as well is to remember it’s just a bad (hard) day, not a bad life. Lara x

[@LUCY.PARK.06]

I am not a mum and not planning to be but I love your channel. I get the unconditional love from my cat I felt it the first time I met him. Keep up the amazing work ❤️❤️

[@Vikshay]

Let your kids be bored really resonated with me. I literally beat myself up for not doing something with the boys every weekend. Even if I’m tired.

[@sophiaatopley7514]

Be a team. My favourite lesson. Thanks Emily

[@katarzynagolmento7516]

Thank you Emily. I agree with every single word I've heard here. I'm sure I will come back to your video more than once! Love & hugs from Poland 💓

[@sabinejane14]

Love these Emily you're such a beautiful soul! Love that outlook, the good times are a phase just like the bad - a great reminder to be more present and grateful :) Also the people pleasing/ saying yes to everything - I've learned managing your energy and putting yours and your children's needs and routines first are SO important! xx

[@emmawilson2907]

One of your best videos Emily, when I'm in a trying situation with my wee one I often ask myself "how would Emily react?" and the answer is always with love and kindness and we both benefit from that. Thank you for your words, kindness and inspiration

[@supriyasahoo635]

All you said is beautiful and I follow your tips most of the time Thanks for sharing Emily 😄

[@babieswhobrunch]

Such important lessons Emily and positive motherhood messaging! Thank you!

[@lynnpamplin4030]

Hi Emily You really do give good sound advice. I am sure this is a great help/support to people who watch and follow you, old and new. So enjoyably. X lynn

[@fereshtamirzada6118]

Beautiful Emily, you are amazing. Love your videos. I am folowing you since years ❤❤❤ thank you for your hard work!

[@jennyangelle]

This was SO good!! Unfortunately, I’m at one of those chapters in life where my teenage daughter is really challenging me as a parent. I’m suffering in silence and trying to be supportive on the outside as she finds herself! I needed this video today and your sweet voice🥰

[@amyenglish100]

I really wish I could go back to when my two were little. At the time It all seemed so stressful and tiring but now I really miss it 🥲

[@ummsafiyyaskitchen]

One of my fave videos so far! Love this so much! X

[@ΕυαΣταματιου-η4τ]

Thank you very much! For all your videos, all your opinions, all your hacks! I haven't missed any video since I ve become a subscriber! You are the best!!!

[@icecute90]

So heart warming and courageous listening to all these tips. Best ever Mommy life lessons. Thank-you Emily ❤

[@lizzieharrison1839]

Emily your first tip is SO essential 💕. Please do a video on how you plan to spend your time from September. My youngest is also off to school and I need some inspiration! I'll gain 18 hours of 'ME' time. I'm like an overexcited puppy! How to spend it meal prepping, organising, redecorating, writing a book, working out????

[@shamonti7432]

Thanks for this beautiful video! I really needed that ❤️❤️

[@naranjasacidas]

LOVE your videos!! Thanks for dharing your experience!! Already had two children while learning with you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rimshakauser7360]

Perfect video jus in time for me as I am new mum for the first time with 2 months baby🥺❤

[@noleenmitchell3446]

Loved this.Thankyou for sharing emily.Hope you,matt&the boys enjoy your weekend💕xx

[@rebeccaclinemeservy]

You're such a good influence! Thank you for being you and for sharing your good advice. My life lessons: If you can get mad or laugh it off, you should laugh it off.

[@hanalogs288]

So relatable! Have been watching you since the past 3 years!!! Love ur content!

[@desiresanchezcardona3706]

The whole time I was watching this video I felt that I was nodding. Thank you for reminding us of all of this. 🌸 You are awesome!

[@kayteodoro5301]

Thank you so much, thanks for the reminder, i appreciate this content, Im a working mom of three and the lessons really speak to me

[@racheltan7405]

u really shall not have mom guilt... i think u r the benchmark of a good mom!

[@carysgammon7350]

This has just made me feel a whole lot betrer!! I needed this!! Thanks Emily 💜💜

[@katyhardaker4095]

Love love love this all soo true and work!!!!Makes life so much easier!!!!❤️

[@gergana_nikolova]

I am sure we all know this thinks but it is berry good that you are reminding us moms, that we are humans too and we can make mestakes, and that we need some time for ourselves too ❤️👩‍❤️‍👩

[@Tihana_]

Beautiful video, so so useful. Thank You Emily 🥰🤗

[@angelapendlebury4534]

Thank you very much Emily. My kids are 3 and 16 months and so much of what you have said I can relate too. Really appreciate your positive Chanel, always look forward to seeing your videos. Xx

[@khvamina5714]

Thank you for this video Emily..today was not an easy day, Im sick myself, my 4 year old wanted me to play with her. My 2 year old is sick and needy, my newborn wants the breast often...I felt like I was gonna explode and I regret when I react badly when my eldest (whos only 4) asks me something or makes a small mistake...reacting the proper way is so important for your own sanity and the overall ambiance in the house. Kiss from Belgium

[@OdaAlexx]

Practical over style, YES! Now that it’s summer and most summer clothes don’t have pockets, I’ve really gotten into fannypacks 😅 always thought they were so ugly, witch they are. But it’s a must now😂👌🏼

[@kristieprice8015]

Best advice I ever received....you get what you tolerate. If you allow your child to whine, you will get a whining child. If you tolerate them not picking up their toys, they won't see a need to pick them up. It's hard but very loving to guide, train, and discipline them in a way that makes them the best possible version of themselves.

[@rebeccaroest-paulussen7643]

I love this video. It hit me! Thank you for this! Much love from The Netherlands

[@laurenbroude3164]

Thank you. I watched this in the early morning and it was a great way to start my day!

[@Kadecleaninglife16]

The first life lessons is like you talking to me thanks so much for sharing 😊

[@daughter_of_yeshua]

I'm a new mom but I've learned to trust my gut. Every family is different, so there isn't necessarily a right path for everyone.

[@mrsemilynorris]

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate it xx

[@daughter_of_yeshua]

@@mrsemilynorris thanks for responding. I've been subscribed since Jackson was a baby, I haven't watched for a bit. I absolutely love your new home. You have a beautiful family.

[@meravech]

Love this video so much, so interesting and i know what you mean about everything you said here😍😘🤗 thank you. Enjoy the weekend with your family!!

[@marinacretu7927]

Thank you for your words and advice. Loving your channel!

[@MissElizabethsWorld]

Hello beautiful and lovely Emily. Thanks for sharing your own lessons of motherhood. Some very familiar to us. Have a wonderful week-end.

[@aleksandrapedley3042]

Fantastic video Emily. Thank you!

[@swimchick375]

I’ve always loved the phrase “don’t sweat the petty stuff and don’t pet the sweaty stuff” 😂

[@beyoutifullynatural9451]

Another great video Emily❤️ thank you so much 😊

[@beebennett6990]

I've taken at least 3 of your life lessons on you can't please everyone and I've started doing things for myself as well like swimming used to be all bout what the kids needed etc ... but after getting depression it helped to get some mummy time too x

[@sabinamohammed632]

Hello I am glad you are telling us all this..your own personal experience as a Mum...Hugs to you!

[@catherine380]

Loved this video, great life lessons you’ve shared here! I liked the battery charging metaphor as well. I had never heard it put that way before! I have heard “you can’t pour from an empty cup” which is also a good one.

[@stephanie6275]

Great video Emily, as always! And those flowers in the background look lovely

[@susanna203]

Ahhhh that is so weird!! I made that exact same point about your parents just being human too to my hubby yesterday!! I had a moment in the car in the passenger seat (my hubby was driving) and I looked back at all my kids and thought "this is what it was like for my mum, and this is probably how she felt." Whereas as a kid I would be like "mum knows everything and she's an adult" 🤣

[@amandar3994]

Lovely list. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@kimsalvetti6995]

Such a great video and so many important things to share. We also learnt the “seasons” are just stages and that helped us out a lot.

[@thespillstudio7559]

Stop! You’re making me cry. Yes everything happens way to fast!

[@ruthkumanan2670]

Yay! So glad you have posted a new video. Was constantly refreshing for your video on Wednesday but there was none.

[@wellsde01]

Loved this and so agree with each of these lessons 🥰

[@tazminmiraseak1891]

Another great video thanks emily it has help me alot ❤

[@jenniferhand5410]

All good points for sure. Routine is definitely everything!

[@lackiem2221]

Great video ❤️ love watching you and your family Emily! I’ve also learned to say “no” to things and scale it all back. Overscheduling etc for me & my boys is GONE! ❌ The relationship stuff too... obvs different if you are a single parent but if not and you live with your other half, it’s really important to nurture this relationship. We both find parenting harder and more stressful when there is tension and we are fighting. This normally only happens when we are neglecting each other 🙁 much nicer environment in the home when everyone is getting along x

[@missscyn]

Loved that video!! As a working mom of 3 , i can relate !! Continue your good work, i love following you ! Canadian fellow mom 🇨🇦 ❤️

[@hollycook43]

Absolutely love this, thank you Emily ❤❤

[@dhanushkiamarasinghe7819]

Love this type of content ❤️.very helpful. Thank you so much. Love u Emily ❤️. From Australia