Each day we have a choice to make. We can choose to be joyful around our kids or we can choose to be joy-less. We can choose to make our kids smile when we walk in the room or make our kids cringe. Even though every moment can’t be perfect, I hope you’ll have more moments of joy in your life as a mom. Here’s some advice to get you started. First, smile at your kids. Send the message you are happy to be their mom. Second, laugh! Find the humor in life situations. Third, slow down and speak in a pleasant tone of voice. The joy you give will result in happier kids.  Read all 6 Ways to Be a Joyful Mom.

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