Are You A Yo-Yo Mummy?

By Wendy Tomlinson


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I put my hands up and admit it. For years I was a yo-yo mummy and it wasn’t a great experience for me or any of my family, but I just didn’t know a better way.

So what do I mean by a yo-yo mummy?

A yo-yo mummy as you might expect is up one minute and down the next, she changes the goal posts continuously for herself and her kids. What seems like a great idea one day is thrown out the window the next day.

Does this sound like you?

Here’s what I learned.

-There is no right or wrong way
-Mistakes are okay where love is known
-What works for you and your is the best way
-Ask for what you want

Let’s take a closer look at these points.

There’s no right or wrong way and what works for you and your family go together. All human beings (adults and children) are special and unique. We are all so very different, so how can one way possibly fit all. You as a parent are unique and what works for one parent may make things worse for you. Follow your instincts (once you learn to listen to them, your instincts will never let you down). If it works for you and your family it’s the best way for you. If it doesn’t feel right leave it alone, this isn’t the way for you.

Mistakes are okay when love is known. We are only human after all and bound to make mistakes as parents. Your children will make mistakes. It’s okay. As long as each individual in that family knows he/she is loved. Within your family you need to create a safe environment for everyone (you included) to make mistakes. Master this and whatever life throws your way, you’ll always feel as though you have a blanket of love wrapped around you.

Ask for what you want. The law of attraction gives us what we ask for. Listen to what you are saying and always make sure you ask for what you want. This sounds so easy, yet when we listen to ourselves and the things we say, we often find that we are actually talking about what we don’t want and asking for what we don’t want. Spend a week really listening and change your don’ts to do’s.
I’m no longer a yo-yo mummy and my life is so much happier and calmer. My kids know the boundaries, they know they are loved and we all get along just fine (most of the time).

Parents are bombarded with parenting books all claiming their way is the best. In my opinion it's time for parents to trust themselves. Rather than another parenting book from another child expert, what most parents need more than anything is support.

Wendy Tomlinson is the founder of LOA living. She is a Life Skills Coach and a Law of Attraction Practioner. Wendy has several years experience in the child-care industry and is mum to two. Wendy coaches in the law of attraction over the telephone, email and face to face. She has designed a parent and child coaching program to enable parents to learn and share the law of attraction with their children.

For more information visit http://www.loaliving.com/
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