When Mom isn't a 24/7 concierge, children learn to solve problems and contribute to the household.
Some perspectives suggest that prioritizing the marriage or the mother’s health ensures a more stable environment for children, rather than focusing solely on the children to the detriment of the parents. Challenges: the new family momcomesfirst
: In medical and traditional health contexts, "Mom comes first" refers to prioritizing the mother's physical and emotional recovery after childbirth. Practices like Ge Lai (sitting month) are being modernized to ensure the mother is healed and supported before she is expected to "do it all". When Mom isn't a 24/7 concierge, children learn
You are not a bad mother for taking care of yourself. You are the new standard. When Mom isn't a 24/7 concierge