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My 10 Tips For Being A Happy Mother

  1. Admit your flaws  and accept that you don't know everything.
  2. Believe you have knowledge and know everything you NEED to know.
  3. Be patient with your children and yourself.
  4. Admit to the fact that you will eventually repeat every mistakes others mother have experienced.
  5. Play a lot.
  6. Try to forget ''good'' and ''bad'' and  aim at happiness.
  7. Listen more and talk less.
  8. Always remember, this too shall pass.
  9. Find some strengths and hang on to them.
  10. Expect NOTHING. Enjoy EVERYTHING.
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