Conscious Parenting: Finding Balance Between Being a Mom/Dad and Still Being You

For those who keep chasing their dreams

There’s an aspect of parenting we don’t always talk about: how much it transforms our identity. Sometimes it feels as if everything is rewritten into “mom” or “dad,” as if who we once were is suddenly put on pause. And yes—parenting changes us, shakes us, reshapes us. But losing yourself in the process is neither fair nor healthy. Because children also need to see who you are. They need to recognize you, feel your fullness, and see you happy and shining.

Between the challenges of supporting a family, financial pressure, social expectations, and daily demands, it’s easy to set aside that part of us that makes us who we are: what we enjoy, what gives us energy, what makes us feel alive. It doesn’t matter if you work, study, stay at home, or juggle it all at once. If you’re supporting the growth and learning of your children—or other little ones in your care—you also need to nurture your own essence. And I’m not talking about fairy tales: I know no one else lives the unique experience of being a mother, a father, or a caregiver.

But I do believe it’s possible to love your family deeply and, at the same time, love your professional path. To keep working part-time or invest in your studies, even if it means cutting back on expenses. It’s also okay to want to see your friends, to ask for a break, to raise your hand and say “I need help” when loneliness feels heavy.

Because supporting others also means learning how to support ourselves.

And in that spirit, I want to share with you a brief but valuable resource:

👉 [5 Keys to Supporting Your Child from Home Without Guilt or Sacrificing Your Career]