- Homeschool Teacher โ Any Mom that does it knows. ย It ย is all-encompassing!
- Musician โ Itโs a talent some Moms possess and getting through the rough spots of listening to an annoying note or pitch being played is all worth it when kids learn the sound of music! As a drummer, I have had an ear for music and have watched as my two kids have shown they too possess the talent of music. ย My daughter is taking piano and my son is composing his own using technology. ย Maybe I have a Music Producer and Pianist coming in the future!
- Dog Groomer โย DIY Moms do it. ย They have learned the skill of having to trim nails and bathe dogs.
- Tour Guide โย When it comes to Homeschool Field trips, Mom is the guide that does the research and chaperones the kiddos.
- Financial Advisor โย Itโs a great thing to be able to teach a child how to manage money. ย Making sure kids know howย to spend their allowance, is crucial. ย Our rule is, you must have the amount that you want to spend in your piggy bank. ย This allows that kids always have something in the bank. ย They can treat themselves every now and again, but if they want to splurge on something Big or expensive, they have to save up quite a bit because they must still have the same amount, in the bank.
- Mechanic โย When it comes to driving kids around all day, car maintenance is a must.
- Painter โย We try to refresh their rooms, so when that time comes, Mom puts on an old hat, old clothes and starts painting their room.
- Caregiver โย I am the Caregiver for my Dad who is in Hospice, but if Moms have a Baby, they too share the same needs.
- Case Manager โย Itโs called multi-tasking, which is right up our alley.
- Detective โย Finding lost toys, siblings, socks is all part of it!
- Interior Designer โย When it comes to decorating a house, we donโt hire anyone, itโs Mom inspired!
- Wedding Coordinator โย I was my own Wedding Coordinator as well as a family memberโs last year. ย When it comes to details, Iโm on it and it was so much fun both times!
- Hair Stylist โย Having great fine motor skills comes in handy when being a Mother. ย Look for future reels on Instagram and posts on hairstyles Iโve done for weddings and everyday for little girls.
- Makeup Artist โ ย When it comes to a play or just having a dress up session, applying makeup becomes a fun time for sure. ย Having an eye for technique is one thing I love, when applying makeup. ย Whether itโs fancy or not, itโs always all about knowing the mood of the occasion.
- Counselor โย Good listening ears will always lead friends, family and kids to Moms for advice.
- Referee โย When it comes to big arguments, Mpms are always there to โbreak it upโ and allow kids to apologize and make up with each other.
- Cook โย Being in the kitchen is a big part of a Moms daily routine, so cooking and finding new and fun recipes is always a blast!
- Dish Washer โย Although most Moms have one, some also have to do it โold schoolโ when it comes to the items that are not dishwasher safe or fragile.
- Nurse โย When it comes to those nasty days of bed days, throwing up and fevers, Mom is always there to comfort her kids.
- Gardener โย One of my favorite past times. ย Gardening is not only fun, but therapeutic. ย The best reward is seeing kids learn about Gardening and reaping a great harvest.
- Crafter โย Crafts are not for every Mom, to some, itโs their nightmare. ย Making home-made projects helps teach kids patience, cooperation, using their imagination skills and pride of ownership.
- House Cleaner โย This is every Momโs hat, during the early years. ย Once they grow up to help out, ย it makes a huge difference in the work load.
- Driver โย Having kids under the age of owning their own Driverโs license means Mom is the Taxi driver. ย Iโm enjoying these years.
- Medical Assistant โย Although I have this certification and have worked for many Physicians, it also comes in handy when my kids have had big gashes, wounds and needed extra gauze and tlc.
- Party Coordinator โย When it comes to Birthday Parties or celebrating Dad, itโll be Mom that has to think ahead and plan the fun!
- Developmental Specialist โย The first child is always the โguinea pigโ, but as Moms have more kids, they too become one. ย Early Childhood is my area of expertise, so throughout the years, it has been a blessing to be able to guide families as well as keep Early Intervention and Prevention, a part of my home, too.
- Baker โย As a Mom, baking is a part of your kitchen experience. ย Make your baking disasters wonderful memories and the great outcomes that can be enjoyed throughout the years.
- Bilingual Teacher โย Some Moms speak more than one language. ย As a Bilingual Mom, I am also endorsed in being able to teach ESL students. ย It is a blessing for any child to speak more than one language. ย Seeing my kids flourish in a dual language home is one of my joys.
- Organizer โย A Mom with a type โAโ personality is always going to be organizing. ย This definitely cames in handy when taking on Homeschooling. ย Is it always going to be perfect? ย No, but itโs modeling good thinking skills to your kids.
- Sunday School Teacher โ ย As an Early Childhood Educator, I always told Parents that โyou are your childโs firstย Teacher. ย As a Christian, this happens Monday through Saturday for our home. ย I am always using moments throughout our day as a teaching moment with Biblical principles.
- Toddler Nutritionist โย All Moms aim for this during the early years. ย Having had 3 toddlers, it is always a great thing to introduce healthy eating styles from a very young age. ย Now, the real challenge is keeping Grand Parents from ruining that for you!
- Toy Recall Analyst โย Yes, I am talking aboutย that Mom!. When out shopping, your kids will always have to go to the bathroom. ย Everyone knows that places like Walmart post their Toy recalls on the wall. ย This Mom will take note each time. ย Keeping oneโs ย Babies safe is important. But getting on an e-mail alert system, is even better.
- Blogger โย Moms all over the world do it. ย Itโs a great way to share and learn. ย Although I have two websites, blogging comes when I get some sort of โdown time.โ ย It allows for me to share in the Mommy moments and share about a loving God at my other website. ย We never stop teaching and blogging is a great way to share in those moments.
- Photographer โย The life of most kids is documented through hundreds of thousands of pictures, every day. ย Photography is the best time machine for all Moms!
- Taste Tester โย When it comes to modeling for kids to follow, tasting new foods is Momโs job. ย It also happens to be for anything that looks โgross.โ ย Itโs the way that Moms show kids that what they may deem to be โdisgustingโ, is actually safe and delicious. ย I encourage this during Toddlerhood because now, my children are taking on that role, more on their own.
- Swim Instructor โย Two week classes just arenโt enough for swim classes during the summer! ย Mom is the one that has had to take the kiddos to the pool and itโs also so therapeutic!
- Story Teller โย We donโt wait to go to โStory Timeโ at the Library to have someone read to their kid, ย it begins at home, with Mom. ย ย It allows for Moms to bond with their kids, show facial expressions, teach new sound effects and kids all ย prefer Momโs lap, to a strangerโs.
- Librarian โย A favorite time for kids is going to the Library. ย As an Early Childhood Professional, I cannot stress enough the importance of Literacy! ย So, showing kids how to use their own Library is one of the things they will be able to pass onto Momโs Grand kids too, ย one day.
- Coach โย Any new skill or sport is going to come with Mom helping out too. ย Bike riding is just one of them and coaching kids through learning, ย is all worth the cuts, bruises, falls and cries after they master it!
- Volunteer โย For a child to see their Mom volunteer, teaches their child that their Mom is not only giving and sacrificial with them, but also others. ย My Husband and I have taken our kids to volunteer at a Homeless Shelter. ย They learned through our modeling behavior. ย At first, they were afraid and unsure, but once they were able to see people, serving them was easy.
- Time Keeper โย Iโm taking credit for Sari and Alexa now. ย But the master-mind behind settingย theย time limits, is Mom. ย It starts in Toddlerhood, when learning, ย โtime is up.โ ย Moms have a tight ship to run, so Alexa and Sari, Moms everywhere, thank you.
- Camp Coordinator โย Our camping trips are always a blast, but thatโs because, behind the scenes, Mom is organizing the events, trails to hike, dinner to cook, etc.
- Explorer โย Exploring is what Moms do to teach their kids to discover new things. ย Being outdoors is something I love and my kids love the same. ย Exploring is always encouraged because having my kids discover something in nature is way more exciting for us than anything technology could ever offer! ย It keeps kids, as kids.
- Travel Agent โย If I had the choice, I would travel constantly! ย When Moms plan trips, we look to saving some money, but keeping it fun.
- Super Hero โย When it comes to saving the day, Mom is going to make sure that the kids come out of any disaster with a smile on their face.
- Seamstress โย Letโs face it, fixing holes, hems, rips, and placing patches is a Mom job.
- Play Mate โย All Moms hear their kids ask, โMom, will you play with me?โ ย We put on our imagination caps, turn up our voices and become kids again too. ย This time is precious for every kid.
- Motivational Speaker โย When it comes to encouraging our kids to be brave, take a chance, overcome their fears, itโs our job! ย We are the spring board they need to get started.
- Personal Shopper โย Until they learn to manage money and shop on their own, Moms are doing it for them. ย We purchase clothing, food, toys, toiletries, sports gear, Baby gear, camping gear, etc. ย We are their personal assistant, until they graduate into their own individual hat.
- Fire Fighter โย Moms with Boys know. ย If there are Boys, there will be fires. ย We put them out, keep them out and wipe the smile off our Sonโs faces, in fear they become Pyros one day.
We wear them because they come with the job. ย Do we get exhausted? ย Of course! ย Do we love it? ย Not always, but we do it out of the love we have for the precious gifts we have been blessed with. ย Today is Motherโs Day, I hope and pray yours is beautiful and donโt forget to wear your hats, proudly, Mama!