Support for Mothering

(Italienerin mit ihrem Kind im Garten - public domain)

Sometimes it can be lonely being a mom! I wanted to share some ways for you to get support!

1. Attend the CNML monthly online meeting!

2. Look in your church bulletin for a moms’ group or a playgroup.

3. Look in your community for a moms’ group or playgroup. Many towns have Facebook groups for moms with local resources and local meetups. CNML also has a Facebook group! 

4. Check your local YMCA for a strollers exercise group or a postpartum exercise group. 

5. Walking with Purpose has online Bible study groups or maybe your church has a Bible study group of some sort that you could bring your children to. It doesn’t hurt to ask!

6. Books! I have read many, many mothering books over the years. These books have helped provide a support system for me for mothering. Here are a few of my favorites:

• The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul (CatholicMom.com Book)
  

• Divine Mercy for Moms: Sharing the Lessons of St. Faustina

• Small Steps for Catholic Moms: Your Daily Call to Think, Pray, and Act 

• A Mother's Rule of Life: How to Bring Order to Your Home and Peace to Your Soul
  

• 30 Days to a Stronger Prayer Life: A Catholic Woman's Guide to Deeper Connection with God (This book is not specifically for moms or about motherhood, but it is great!)

• Introverted Mom: Your Guide to More Calm, Less Guilt, and Quiet Joy (Christian)

• Overcommitted: Cut Chaos and Find Balance

• What Every Mom Needs  (Christian)

• The heart has its own reasons: Mothering wisdom for the 1980s (Yes, you read that right - this book is from the 1980s! However, it is such a sweet, darling book by one of the Founders of LLL! It has practical ideas for moms to be able to stay home with their children if they want to. Thank you, SusanMary!)
  

• No More Perfect Moms: Learn to Love Your Real Life (Christian)
  

• Momnipotent: The Not-So-Perfect Woman's Guide to Catholic Motherhood (There is also a workbook that you can buy separately.)
  

Written by Gina Peterson

Do you have any favorite mothering books not on this list? Please share the titles below! Thanks!