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Stay-at-Home Dad (Or Mom): Find Yourself AgainSample

Stay-at-Home Dad (Or Mom): Find Yourself Again

DAY 2 OF 3

Day 2: Say No and Regain Your Sanity

Are you overtired? Is the baby not sleeping well? Are you and your spouse arguing over petty things? The underlying issue may simply be your calendar.

You don’t have to say yes to everything. You’ll go nuts trying to keep up with the pressures of every gathering, every Zoom webinar, every “once in a lifetime” opportunity. Slow life down and allow time for your family to regroup.

The key to regaining your sanity is to establish a routine for your family. Routines keep life sane and bring peace and stability to your home and your child. They take the pressure off of feeling like you have to say yes to everything.

You don’t have to do it all. Give yourself permission to say no with a routine that works well for your home.

Actionable Insight: Consider a "mission statement" for your family

It can be as simple as "We're going to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength all the days of our lives." Set this in your hearts, and it will guide you through all your decisions now and as your child grows.

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Stay-at-Home Dad (Or Mom): Find Yourself Again

Have you lost yourself in mounds of dirty diapers? If you’ve transitioned from a career to being a stay-at-home dad (or mom), you may feel like you’ve lost your identity and purpose in life or even be fighting depression. This brief devotional by Laura Woodworth will help you maintain your sanity and regain your focus in one of the most important seasons of life.

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