8 Tips to Instantly be a BETTER Mom!

[@sydnieswan]

Can you do one on how to be a better wife? At the end of the day after mommin', I struggle with the desire to wife lol

[@amybostic1439]

My husband has just left our family home after just shy of 20 years because he doesn’t know what he wants. I’m crushed-but seriously I clearly need some wife advice as well 🥺

[@carolinarodriguez5752]

Yes, I struggle with this as well!!

[@ryleevavra8619]

YES!!!

[@sydnieswan]

@@amybostic1439 thinking of you. But give yourself some grace.. he obviously has his own things going on. Stand your ground and do what's best for you and your children's happiness. Sending you all the strength and love. Life has a weird way of making sense down the road. 💕

[@amybostic1439]

@@sydnieswan thank you so much

[@debbiemize2269]

One of my fondest memories of my mother is her reading to me. I am now 70 years old (I don’t feel that old on most days 🤣) but when I read to my daughters and then my grandkids, I would recall sitting in Mom’s lap as she read to me ♥️.

[@homecookedwithnichole]

I paused the video on #2 and went to color with my kids. Got dad involved too and we spent 45 mins coloring. 🙌🏼 Thank you.

[@Kirsty-tz2cx]

I've only been a mum for 2.5 years and currently pregnant with my second but my tips would be: 1. Say sorry to your child when you mess up. 2. When saying no explain why you're saying no so they understand. 3. Try to say yes when you can instead of no just because it might be inconvenient. For example, my toddler loves to get her own cereal/food/do dishwasher and washing and is very independent but of course she takes a lot longer and makes a mess. So what, she's learning and we clean it up together. Just because it's inconvenient for me, it's such great learning for her because one day she won't spill when putting cereal and milk in the bowl. 5. Don't get annoyed about spills and accidents. Nothing worse than spilling something and scared to tell your parent when it was an accident. It happens to us all. Don't make anyone feel bad over an accident that they never intended.

[@theowlandraven]

Great additions! And I love one I’ve seen “just add water” I didn’t realise why I would always turn to an early bath when the kids were little but can be things like drinking water, water play or bubbles 😍

[@Kirsty-tz2cx]

@@theowlandraven thank you! Oh yes water play is fun even as adults haha.

[@radmomthoughts3507]

@@theowlandraven believe it or not, my toddlers all loved painting with a bowl of water and a paintbrush on the sidewalk, side of the house, etc.

[@theowlandraven]

@@radmomthoughts3507 Love this!! I remember doing this as a kid! :D

[@joannaacevedo6282]

I love that you say to do something you also love, to spend quality time with your kids.

[@mama-cita]

I'm a Mom of 4 with one on the way. Oldest is 10. I have "accidently" done all of your tips over the years. They all work. Very good advice.

[@toniarend9090]

Right same here, I was relieved! Lol

[@toniarend9090]

Can I add, kisses before bed and kisses in the morning. Simply saying have a good day and sweet dreams….. and off course like I said talking, just talking to your kids, they have a lot to say and a lot to learn from mom…

[@colleenmeade-hayslip3757]

Bake something - yes! Sometimes I just use a box mix and my kids help and. Yes, it is messy, but great memories and a good life skill.

[@carolsilverio719]

Me a 19 year old college student who doesn’t plan on having kids till 6+ years watching this :) I enjoy all your videos and love how genuine you and your family are such a beautiful family!

[@mamataylor1624]

“Mama made us some muffins! …..but she made ‘em from a bag though sooo” has me cackling. Needed this. Thank you. Absolutely love your vids and personality! 💗

[@sarahthompson2044]

This could not be more timely for me. I constantly feel like a bad mother and feel like giving up. My relationship with my 10 year old is so difficult and there are days I feel I can’t cope. We were homeschooling and I had to send him back to school 2 years ago because of my mental health. I feel like God is leading us to it again and I’m trying to follow his voice rather than my fears. Thank you for making this video xx

[@dunedainmom]

Same here, my relationship with my 10 yr old is tough tough right now. I feel like a failure often. I keep having to remind myself that God saw everything, and out of 4 billion women, he picked me to be my sons mom. It helps a little. Hugs.

[@corettamarietv7910]

Love this video! I appreciate the practical in the moment tips. Stuff that is realistic. Also want to add a favorite thing of mine- taking a drive. When I am really at my wits end I practically throw my toddlers in the car and go for a drive. Sometimes its long and sometimes its short, but getting out of the house (even with no where to go) has been a great way for me to reset mentally.

[@livinlifeinhs594]

Such good simple ideas. As a teacher, we have duties and cleaning procedures that i get caught up in. When a kid asked me to come look at something they did I would say not right now I'm cleaning. But now I'm like I can stop and look at something for 5 seconds right and it's something they're proud of usually.

[@rcamum]

Thank you! I needed this today. The past few months have been rough. My new mantra is “it’s better to be kind than right”.

[@2plus2by2]

My oldest is off at university and I keep getting text messages from her, "xxx made me think of you/home", and several have been scent based. She was at breakfast at a friend's apartment who served Red Rose tea and she sent a picture of her cup with the message, tastes like home. The other memory trigger is songs, ones that we sang or listened to on the Google speakers (we have a cleaning playlist to keep our energy up). We will send each other links to videos of the songs as we hear that make us think of the others. My son is in the Army and does this all the time. I love the idea of focusing on activities that we like, and doing those with our kids. I keep buying games so the kids will play with each other and stay busy. I should pull out the puzzles, I love doing them.

[@IndiBex86]

That's so sweet ❤️

[@heatherhiggins6905]

I need to rewatch this... and rewatch again next week lol great video! Glad to know I'm not the only one that wants to run away and go to the store for an hour just for peace 😂

[@typeAmomfriend]

The other thing with flowers too is you can buy a plant that blooms and helps clean the air inside like a Peace Lilly! They are so wonderful and easy to take care of! :)

[@leahkilsby4854]

I love fresh flowers! When I was broke with four kids we always went on walks and picked pretty things. Wild flowers sage brunch wheat grass and we would put it into a vase. Now my kids will often do it on their own sometimes with the intent to just brighten my day. ❤️

[@caitlinbrown5792]

I'm watching this after grumpily telling my 4 year old to go away after we were up til 1 am then back awake at 5 -_- She went back to sleep and I took my youngest for a walk to the park to enjoy the autumn sunrise 🌅 and found your video, thank you, this has really reminded me it's the little things that matters. I'm going to go back and hug her so tight and ask what activity she wants to do with me 🥹

[@nadiahudson7370]

The part where you said our ancestors didn’t feel guilty for not playing Legos with their kids really made me cry. Sometimes I feel like a bad mom because I’m busy cooking and cleaning instead of playing with my son as a single mom. It’s hard to find the time to play with your children, I guess I just really needed to hear that it’s OK to focus on cooking and cleaning. Minutes of playtime is OK. Sometimes I just feel so guilty for making an environment that’s clean and functional instead of focusing on play time. Thanks for sharing!

[@carlidoepke5131]

I totally used to be the same way with flowers!! I always thought! No, the flowers are going to die in a week! But me something I’ll be able to keep! 😂🤦🏼‍♀️ But I love them now!

[@Starsofneon]

I agree with all of these. Mom of 4 here for 12 years. I base my day off my senses as well. When I write my todo list I always put at the top how I want to feel , what I want to see, hear, etc. And usually reward myself with something tasty at the end of the day lol

[@christiecollins3494]

I started not to watch this because I was thinking how she is going to tell me how to be a better Mom. But it was so the opposite of what I was thinking. So, thank you! Thank you for the tips of getting a better attitude and how to make a day better.

[@Megan-gl4zz]

I found you yesterday because of your Christmas gift video and I have to say, I love you lol!!! This is only the 2nd video of yours that I've watched but both have been great, informative, and hilarious! God bless and thank you for sharing!

[@angela.braniff]

Yay! Thank you!

[@ginamcgrew9955]

Great ideas! And I agree on scents! I still remember the smell of my grandparents' house and my momma's special scent even though she's been gone almost nine years❤️

[@carolinarodriguez5752]

I read somewhere put them in water or get them outside! And yes, it actually works whenever my kids just get so 🤪, I just say ok bath time even if it's the middle of the day, or just let's go outside!

[@kellydonley3681]

Wonderful tips! "Open the windows." How simple is that? Yet I needed the reminder. I just bought myself flowers the other day and I instantly felt like a new person 😊

[@ChildsHeritage]

Simple but thoughtful ideas! As moms we can be hard on ourselves! Thank you for being you! You inspire many! ❤️

[@jenns6063]

As a mom of eight here, I loved (and used!) all of these suggestions over the years. I would also add that turning on some videos from Dry Bar Comedy (meaning they're clean) and just laughing together is a real game changer.

[@changingwithchelsea]

I think it is so important to keep ways on hand to help you regroup throughout the day! I have 4 little ones and sometimes we all just need a reset! I love your advice!

[@hannahwilliams9765]

I have no idea how I missed this video. I love watching your videos. You are so real! Everything you spoke of in this video resumes with me, and my household of eight people. Keep up the great work. We mothers need subtle reminders of how life really is.

[@taylorhoag8811]

I wanted to like this video after every tip. I’ve been in a difficult season and I’m looking forward to doing these things to make our home a little happier. Thank you. 💛

[@jaclynmarie5747]

I hope your hard season is over soon

[@ummwhatever1913]

Relatable 🥰🥰

[@angelhobbs7763]

Homeschool mom of 2 now for 2 years!! You are such a inspiration and we watch you all the time!! Your videos are a blessing! 🥰

[@kaitlyn7695]

Thank you so much for this video today. I’m one week postpartum today after a few complications and we’ve been struggling hard with our 4 and 2 yo. These were great reminders.

[@joyindrelie6715]

You are really in the throws of early parenting! Hope you're giving yourself lots of grace! ❤️

[@randoline13]

Not gonna lie ... I was over here like who's she to tell us how to be better moms, on the Monday after Mother's Day no less!?!?! (And, I've loved and followed your videos for years.) But, alas, I was wrong. What great, practical tips to change the mood, which changes the tone, which makes us all better moms. Way back, idk last fall maybe, you mentioned the word "atmosphere" on one of your videos pretty sure in reference to a candle you liked and it's the first time I'd ever thought of that word in reference to my home. I've been wanting more of this atmosphere talk and you delivered that today.

[@lenafreeze7131]

You look so beautiful! Gorgeous hair and makeup and love the dress!!

[@DansonforJoy]

Angela, I LOVED this video so much, and after I finish commenting, I'm going to go ahead and watch it again. ;) I thrive on reminders and encouragement like this to help me stay in a good mindset as a mom of lots of little ones (number six due in a month!). Thank you. (P.S. I paused the video midway to ACT on what you were saying and diffuse some essential oils instead of feeling defeated by our recent challenge with stinky plumbing. Haha!)

[@Lmr6789s]

Lol I did the same thing but to play with and read to my kids!

[@allynaroman]

I would love a video on an important subject: dealing with the mama guilt ( the difference between conviction and condemnation!) how you deal with it ( if you do!) and ways to cope or speak truth or Bible verses that help with that!

[@katiyates3666]

Feeling down lately and looking for ways to decompress and this has helped a lot and given me good insight and motivation! I have a 2 year old and it’s been stressful lately!

[@rashistephens-media9202]

You always look beautiful but you look incredible in this video! This hair, makeup n look is totally your look!

[@ElizabethWeeks7]

Thank you for this video! I am a first-time mom with a two month old and switching from teaching full time to being a SAHM has been a bit tough, to say the least. I will definitely use these tips in the future.

[@jackimanley3056]

Go girl. Being a sahm is so worth all the bad days and hard work :) you won't regret it!

[@559569]

I love when we all meet at my parents' house, look through old photos from my childhood and my parents tell us story from that tíme. Such precious moments, tíme.

[@sharonpurdue2597]

Your wisdom is so honest and true! Children are like gifts that come in a variety of different packages with unique gifts, talents, and attitudes. Children are also like the never ending story, ya close one chapter and another one opens! I love these packages and chapters because they teach me of the mercy and grace I need when dealing with adults. I am indebted to the children of whom I had the opportunity and privilege to love, care for and to adopt as my own. Your a beautiful and very wise mom. I like your style! Blessings&❤

[@Southerngirlinanorthernworld]

Even though I’m not a mom yet, hoping to adopt a child this year, I enjoyed this video and will come back to it when I feel like things are crazy and I need to change the atmosphere and my heart. Thank you Angela for the tips. I love how you parent and how honest you are.

[@Mitchy407]

I absolutely LOVE this!! I currently have four kiddos, my three and an extra for a year. I have three kids with autism and two with attachment disorders. I'm saving this to writing down all your suggestions so I can grab the list whenever we're having a really rough day. Thank you so so much Angie!!!

[@westdellarosecreations9827]

Great idea!! I'm going to wrote them down too

[@natalielorenz7543]

What a beautiful person you are Ange! Such wise advice and so articulate with your words! Couldn’t agree with you more! ❤️ We mums do certainly set the “tone of the home” . Even if there is no kids the wife sets the tone. Thanks again for your lovely ideas yet again another lovely video to watch.

[@threearrows6906]

I have my windows open! Love the springtime breeze. Thanks for this great video!

[@megangoodwin2919]

I love these videos!! I am a mentor to teen moms and I have always shared these videos with them!! Thank you so much!!

[@alliemille]

My 5 year old daughter likes to color together and that is such a great way to work together! we do those large floor coloring sheets together and I'll ask her what parts she wants me to color etc.

[@jenniferdowns9327]

I started laughing out loud when you were talking about opening the windows and listening to the birds, and I was thinking, "Ugh, birds are so loud and annoying" ...and then I laughed even harder when you were describing the Manhattan high rise noises because that's where I live and so often when I'm on the phone with friends from other parts of the country (where birds do tweet outside of their windows), they will ask me, "Where are you? Are you out running errands?" And I'll say, "No, why? I'm at home." Because, as they will inform me, they can hear the traffic, honking horns and sirens through my phone despite the fact that I'm several stories above the ground with all my windows closed, lol and I usually say, "oh sorry I didn't realize there was that much noise." One woman's sirens is another woman's birds. 😂🤣🐦

[@joshuaatwells]

Love your videos as a stay at home homeschooling dad.

[@maeb7723]

Oh my word...I'm so glad you said that. I thought I was the only one who ever felt the desire to run away sometimes. These are really great, DOABLE tips. Thank you.

[@earthmamma85]

Great tips… lol I totally agree about the flowers… I told my husband to stop buying them years ago. He finally did. I also told him I prefer wild ones…. I’ve yet to receive those. Lol 😝

[@Ipickthisone]

Mom of one. All of these things make a huge difference! It’s all about making that connection and making your family feel valued. Set the example and model the behavior you want to see.

[@ShailaTrombetti]

I really love your advice. I’m a mama of 4 and have been struggling making our house a home. Thank you for the reminder of the little things that can change the energy in our homes❤️

[@stacielee6028]

Ah thanks, sunshine playlist got us motivated through Monday home blessing hour!

[@georgiakoutsaki5917]

Hi Angela, it is always like you know what I am thinking.. I am having a bad day so your video about motherhood cheers me up. Happy mothers day for yesterday. Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷 💙

[@princessaurora9735]

Whoa I literally thinking the same exact thought! Happy Mother’s day everyone 💐 And of course Angela!

[@audone5551]

I would add houseplants and if you aren't into baking or if it's summer, frozen drinks in the blender is a nice refresher for everyone.

[@heatherhuth1]

I loved the tips here, I was definitely expecting different ones and this was very refreshing.

[@sarahberndt2343]

Greetings from Germany 💕

[@miahoffmann8918]

Hallo Sarah.. 💕

[@natalia1045]

You are my hero Angela. I thank God that I’ve found your channel. I am better mom and wife thanks to you and I have also recently found Jesus, I was brought up by atheists so this especially is very huge for me.

[@thelifeofgrandmaoffour7315]

I love your tips👍 im definitely gonna try them, because at the moment I'm having lots of bad behavior between brothers, I'm desperate in what else to do? Keep me in your prayers ✝️

[@lifetothefull4861]

Yes I agree with all of this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brandyabdelaziz4430]

I’m so glad I watched this! Thank you

[@brittanym6435]

This video was so helpful. Sometimes just getting it out there and saying it the simple things is such a great reminder when we are caught up in the everyday chores. Take a minute and really connect. I can’t tell u how many times I find my self saying. “Hold on” “not right now” “maybe later” this has really helped me to take the time and reconnect with the kiddos

[@ang_131]

On the flip side, I find myself saying “not right now” often when I just need a minute to myself. My kitchen has never been cleaner than since I became a mom. Cleaning up after a meal is a time for me to be mostly child free and just have a few minutes to listen to a podcast and do a mindless menial task. So it’s okay to need a minute to yourself, too. Personally, when my day and mood turn sour, this helps me more than anything else. And when the kitchen is done, I can sit on the floor and play with my kid. Or help her “wash” all the clean dishes. I just need those few minutes. I imagine that’s hard to find with 8 kids. I only have 2 so far.

[@cheekaeu3445]

It is nice, very nice watching you! You know I was watching you few years ago and you looked lost and not so happy, today you look so good. You changed a lot and it seems you live really good life. Thank you so much for sharing your life and knowledge.

[@user-zu3qc4tm2u]

Sort of enjoy doing... I love this phrase 😀 And thanks for your tips, they are great 💐

[@OurSabeel]

i literally wrote a list of things that bring me calmness and joy that i can do with my children Thank u u r inspirational x

[@daisycouchfarm2464]

The timing of this video. Thank you!

[@melaniehill5468]

Love the playlist! I have one called "dance party" for me and my twins and it has a lot of the same songs!

[@elisagal2227]

Great perspective! We can create the atmosphere for them to feel and help ourselves at the same time💐

[@amberhayes7919]

Saving this video so I can watch it again and again! It’s so easy to forget these simple tips!! Loved this video!

[@outdoornutt7388]

I'm a new mom to a 6mo girl 💗 Currently getting through a sleep regression/transition to the sleep sack. Love your videos!

[@outdoornutt7388]

@@Fruitsandveggiesmama thank you!! 😊

[@ang_131]

Sleep regressions are difficult but keep in mind it will be over eventually. That first one is so tough. I had more than a few midnight cries with my firstborn. Lean on your support system so you can get a nap or two during the day so you have the energy for all the night wakings.

[@outdoornutt7388]

@@ang_131 thank you for the advice!!

[@beckyharding6571]

This one sank deep into me. Being bigger than their emotions feels like it should be easier than it is!! Sometimes I just want to have the sulk or temper tantrum as well! 😂 I have a feeling I'll need to come back regularly to this "pep talk". Thank you.

[@ashleybusby3772]

Listening to this from NYC and laughing 😂❤

[@sarahclutter7649]

Great video! I have one child and the on the floor imaginative plays gets me every time. 😩

[@emilyschlotte5914]

I LOVE these simple ideas and actually already do them often with my day care kids! Kids are so simple 🥰

[@tracyterrones]

"I want to run away, I don't like these people anymore.." LOL thank you for this!!

[@ellenshaw5034]

I loved this. Wish I’d had it when my four were little. I’m going to try to use these with my grandkids

[@laurissawolfram-hvass8096]

I really enjoyed this. Thank you!

[@skyracer7878]

Thank you for such practical tips and advice!!

[@tiffanyzajas]

Your Sunshine playlist is pure GOLD! ✨🙌

[@priscajang]

'I love them but I do not like them' 😂😂😂 I really enjoyed this video! Thank you for the great ideas.❤

[@dancegirl5lem]

you're the kind of mom I hope to be one day :)

[@rooftopworship]

Lol my daughters boujie… she always something when I bake it from the bag lol she ordered me an organic chocolate cake for Mother’s Day 😆 love these tips, lots of what I already do!

[@mirelaxo]

I know I struggle to play. I get bored after a few minutes. My mind races over the things I should be doing! In saying that, thank you for the great tips! My husband also has the same thought process about flowers like you did.

[@karend-m3763]

Beautiful, Angela. From one Mom to another... just beautiful. Loved each of these tips :)

[@vanessaa.2105]

Thank you for sharing your playlist with us!! I’m jamming out to the sunshine playlist now and loving it!! Also, great video! Love your channel ❤️

[@brittanyredden3056]

How do you see the playlist?

[@vanessaa.2105]

It’s in the notes below the video.. you will see Spotify sunshine playlists. It’s towards the top!

[@RachelDee]

You do such a good job at giving big picture and practical advice.

[@akitoakito8790]

Thank you ❤

[@Peg06]

A thought on what you said near the end of the video: when I find myself wanting someone to change, I ask myself how that person would like me to change. Magically, I rethink this whole change idea.

[@groundedapproach]

Okay I just found your channel and I love you!! I’ve honestly never had a role model but I think you are my first one. You do such a great job but are so real! So relatable. I usually don’t like watching home making stuff because peoples lives and routines look flawless and I can’t relate. When you joked about having 8 kids so you didn’t have to play all the time? That actually is a thought I have all the time! I can’t wait till my baby is old enough to play with my 3 yr old because I love them but don’t want to play all day! I want them to play to I can get stuff done 😂

[@connielei8339]

Love your video!!! Thanks for sharing the tips!

[@jaysieyvone4832]

First time coming to your channel and love your content! Please do more videos!!!

[@tweetyladies]

I'm four minutes in and you already made me 🥲 things you are saying feel like I'm not alone in these feelings!! Thank you 🙏 it's these little things that happen day to day in the life of mum that only another mum can understand 😭❤️

[@dushka14]

Just loving it here , thank you for sharing your life … what a blessing … 💕

[@linbron2018]

All good, love the video you sharing. It’s so true all of it

[@by_grace_alone1334]

Best video I've seen on this. Just feels like tricks that don't require you to be an amazing person when you feel like crap. 💜💜

[@emilymare5905]

Gracias por todos estos consejos! Los pondré en práctica 😘

[@allynaroman]

Newbie at your channel and first time commenting on one of your videos! First, this video was for me as I was feeling bad for the day of not being the best mama. You touched on so many things that I felt, like not being a flower person ( you even made the face I totally would haha) and you bring a great point about tJ’s being cheap and bei hi g nature inside! I have 3 blessings and would love to look put together like you! The hair, the makeup, the nails ( mine have an attempted nail polish look and on good days theyre chipped from all the dish washing since we don’t have a dishwasher) I also would love to know how people with large families like Yourself are able to afford so much ( in my opinion 😊) I would love to Own a farm and be able to afford all the apps and games and furniture pieces and yeah! ❤

[@libertylady4041]

Kinda needed this today ❤️