7 life hacks that give you more energy during the week
Life as a parent of a baby or toddler is both beautiful and exhausting. Sleep becomes a distant memory. There are baby swimming lessons and music classes to attend. Healthy meals need to be made from scratch every day. The house must be spotless. And on top of all that, there's your career and the hobbies you had before becoming a parent, all clamoring for attention. Add to that the importance of family time and prioritizing peace and connection, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the daily grind.
To help you navigate the chaos, we’ve put together seven practical tips for creating small moments of calm in your busy everyday life.
Learn to Say "It’s Okay"
We live in a society that praises people who burn the candle at both ends, so it can feel hard to let go of control and accept that things don’t always have to be perfect. But sometimes, the best thing you can do for yourself and your family is to leave the dishes in the sink and embrace being an imperfect parent. Letting go can be freeing and give you more mental space to focus on what truly matters.
Include Your Children in Everyday Tasks
Quality time with your kids doesn’t always mean big outings or planned activities. Often, your child will be happiest helping with simple daily chores. Involve them in cooking, tidying, or setting the table – they’ll feel a sense of contribution and connection. Plus, it’s a chance for you to spend time together in a relaxed way. And if the kitchen ends up a little messy, that’s okay too.
Avoid Overbooking Your Schedule
Your little one doesn’t need a packed calendar of activities. After spending a whole day at daycare or preschool surrounded by other children and adults, they often just want the comfort of being home with family. It’s perfectly fine to decline dinner invitations or playdates – sometimes, a quiet evening at home is exactly what everyone needs.
Share Responsibilities
During pregnancy and the newborn phase, many fathers find themselves on the sidelines of parenting. In the early months, it’s often natural for mothers to take on the majority of tasks. However, this can lead to an uneven distribution of responsibility as time goes on. Make an effort to share parenting duties as equally as possible – it will create a more balanced routine for everyone and strengthen your partnership as parents.
Don’t Do It All Alone
If you’re running on empty after countless sleepless nights, don’t hesitate to ask for help. Maybe your parents or in-laws live nearby and would love to spend a few hours with your little one while you take a much-needed nap. If family isn’t an option, consider asking a trusted friend or babysitter. Your well-being matters, and taking care of yourself is also a way to care for your family.
Lower Your Expectations
Every parent struggles with feelings of inadequacy at times. It’s completely normal to make mistakes – it’s part of the parenting journey. What’s important is that you’re doing your best. If you can let go of perfectionism and embrace the reality that no one has it all figured out, you’ll find yourself with much more energy and peace in your everyday life.
Ask Yourself: Can It Be Easier?
Striving for perfection can often lead to making life harder than it needs to be. Thankfully, there are plenty of products and solutions designed to make life easier for both parents and kids – without compromising your child’s well-being.
At Littledeluxe, we’re passionate about offering products that simplify family life. Whether it’s round pacifiers that make transitioning between breastfeeding and pacifiers easier, mess-free feeding tools for your baby’s first solids, or practical items that help dads play an active role in daily parenting tasks, we’ve curated our selection with functionality and quality in mind.
Shopping with Littledeluxe means we’ve done the research for you, ensuring all our products are free from BPA and other harmful substances. You can focus on enjoying the journey of parenthood, knowing that you’re giving your baby the very best.
With these seven tips, we hope you’ll find it a little easier to create balance and joy in your daily life. Remember: You don’t need to be a perfect parent. Your love and effort are more than enough – and every small moment of peace you create for yourself and your family is a step in the right direction.