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Aug 2022
38m 53s

Mom, put on your oxygen mask first, plea...

Erin Hyer
About this episode
In this episode I remind moms to put on your oxygen mask first ... As the summer comes to an end and we start to transition back to school schedules, whatever that may look like for you and your family, change is hard. Give yourself time to adjust. Be patient with yourself. Be patient with your family. Be patient with your little ones. Be realistic. T ... Show More
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