Rest with your children, not away from them.

[jordanphillips]

I think this is a good point but also don’t feel badly if you do need a rest from your children. They can be blessings even if you need some time to yourself to truly find rest. My mind whirls endlessly that about once a quarter I need a few hours completely to myself and it charges me faster than anything.

[micaelablogs]

Yes 👏🏼 I've always said I don't need a break from my children, just from caring for them all by myself. When my husband is home and on with me, that's when I get to really rest and enjoy my children as people instead of constantly moving around and caring for them.

[sidneybuckaloo]

My son has immense amounts of energy. I literally have to rest from him because he just keeps going and going and going. Children are still the most beautiful gift from God, even when a mother cherishes her alone time and her “insert your name here” time. A woman is not just now and forever only a mother after she has children. She is also herself. She is a person. Her motherhood is a huge piece of her… but she is still an entire person.

[tkm]

There are people (including many Mothers) who need solitude to be able to recharge so that they are actually better for their husbands and children. They are not being bad Mothers for needing that time. In fact, I’d argue that they are being wise. Needing a break to recharge and even spend time with the Lord alone is okay, and does not equal thinking children are not a blessing. They should never be the center of your world all the time, but showing them who is….(God) is just as important, if not more so.

[karliebeam]

Amen!! Children are a gift and blessing, not a burden or distraction.

[LoretaKaune]

All the mothers need some rest from their kids, so they can spend more quality time together…………..
I’m all about the balance in life ❣️

[cindell]

So true. I’ll need rest and just cuddle up with the kids, watch a movie, and eat snacks for dinner. Life’s easier and we are all enjoying it.

[mall]

Definitely understand and agree, I think you are speaking to address the narrative that society has imposed on mothers that children are a burden. Society wants parents to surrender that burden to them in school, in daycare, and etc. so that parents get in a habit of denying the importance of those bonds and feeling more confident in the external establishments than the tailored wisdom, community as God provides, and Grace He has available for every parent.

[elsamartin]

It is ok to need “time away” we all need a minute of no questions, talking or interrupted reading/hot cup of tea. One minute people are telling you it is healthy to create quiet time where the children go nap/read/play while ma sleeps herself or reads and the next your encouraged to do it all with them. I can’t keep up. stuff like this makes me feel like a bad mom. Just when I think I’ve created a healthy groove in my home the next reel pops up to let me know I should be rethinking how I am raising my kids 🙄 anyone else feel this way!? I can’t be the only one!? I think I should just get off of here for my mental health 🥴

[lisakeever]

My son and I used to read together!! We made a cup of tea and snuggled in with a good book. He's 25 now!! We still enjoy sitting together with our own books now and read. Being a mother has been my greatest blessing. 😊❤️❤️

[Lexjules]

She Is so effortlessly beautiful. Her looks ovbiously but you can see the holy spirit on her. Im 24 yr old mama of one daughter whos turning 5 soon, and been subscribed for since i was pregnant & this channel has always been such a postive influence on my my walk with god, my motherhood & my homemaking too. I haven't got the privilege to know women of faith growing up but literally threw youtube shes been that for me, has taught me so much, god has used her to help me and I'm grateful for that. She is a inspiration of a mother a wife and daughter of god. Her content is so great and i feel an actual gift to us. Makes me happy every time I see a new video from her on my feed. god has done such a beautiful work on her and threw her & it truly shows in what she shares on her platforms. We all should pray for her.❤❤ I love the sisterhood in christ threw this channel

[beautifulordinary]

I think it's ok to need/want alone time. You can say you need some alone time without saying "I don't want to be around you." There's a big difference. I love my children and I love to be with them, and sometimes I DO need to be alone with my thoughts, with the Lord in prayer, or even alone with my husband having an uninterrupted conversation. I have 5 children and if I'm not alone sometimes, I literally can't think through some things that require deep reflection and quiet contemplation.

I do love this idea though and I see what you're saying! I think our culture has fed mothers a lie that we should want to be away from our children and attempt to get away for "self care" time all the time and it's a very self-centered message. I'm certainly not advocating for that.

[sarahp]

Thank you for this! Even though I have three under 4 I do NOT get why people feel the need to “get away” from their kids. I love my kids! Yeah they’re a lot at times but such is life. I’m sure I could find a few things that are taking up my mental space and tiring me out, more than my kids are!

[JYYB]

After 14 years and our oldest one being 11, i tell women they need rest, space, alone time without others if they feel overwhelmed.
one on one with our lord is very important. Yes, cherish our children. Every moment is loved, but also, feeling brunt out is not well. ❤

[NatashaDavila-ticr]

While I do think we do need to check our heart posture if we’re running away from our kids any chance we get instead of sitting with them and finding a way to relax in their presence, I also think alone time (even if very brief) is essential to everyone. It’s all about balance and intentionality ❤

[anahism]

I pray you gain an understanding for all of the women who are living this way. There is a lifetime of suffering/trauma that plays into why we act and respond the way we do with our children. I pray you gain compassion for those who might never be able to change. There is a lot of good that can come from this channel. Getting educating and understanding how many families live will help a lot! Imagine being a single mother with multiple jobs. Compassion goes a long way❤

[SHORTIE]

Milena, can I just say how many chains you are breaking by the power of Christ!!? You are shining light on the lies of darkness and exposing them!! I’m so grateful for the truth you share especially when it comes to how we view our children! I just feel this in my heart & am truly thankful for the truth filled content you express! Praise God.

[KatALina]

Thank you I’ve followed you for years but only now truly can everything you share resonate with my soul

[priscilaapuente]

I disagree with this …. Parents and children don’t always have the same energy, parents need to rest with the spouses alone, they need to meet with friends or what not …. Even Jesus taught to rest and step away from everyone, he prayed alone in solitaire places

[cloera]

I don’t completely agree. As a mommy I don’t want to feel guilt for saying I want mommy time. To read the word, meal plan, and even do my nails. I do quiet time with my children, but everyday is different.