Kids in Lockdown: Have a bit of a Guide with LOTS of Grace

I had the honour of speaking with one of the first Mom bloggers I followed on Instagram when I established my brand over a year ago. Her name is Mari-Louise Candiotes, also known as “Just a Mamma,” her self-dubbed nickname. Being “just a Mom” is no easy task, I know this from personal experience. But Mari-Louise is far more than Just a Mamma, let me tell you! Mari-Louise always knew she wanted to be a Mom with a big family. She married her high school sweetheart (her Mr. Perfect) and wanted to study art. After a few years of teaching, she became a Mom herself and, as her Dad says, her education and passions all paid off as she entered the best career she could have imaged for herself – Motherhood and Homemaking with a blog on the side. Listen in to this episode to find out how Mari-Louise juggles it all – motherhood, homemaking, blogging, 3 girls aged 3 - 8, and all in the time of corona lockdown. Trust me, it is more than organisation and commitment – and it won’t leave you feeling bad about yourself (far from it!).  This Podcast brought me kindness and humility for my own mothering. We discuss her top tips which include grace, a guide(ish), letting go of guilt and comparison, encouraging independent play, and celebrating your God given strengths (which we often forget are not the same as other people’s strengths). Mari-Louise is the most loving Mother, gentle homemaker and kind person I have come across in a long time. If you’re not following her already, do it now. Hope you love this listen! www.Justamamma.com https://www.instagram.com/justamamma/