294. Care Tasks and Motherhood with KC Davis

Kc Davis (@domesticblisters) Official TikTok | Watch Kc Davis's Newest TikTok Videos If you don't know KC you need too.  She's a TikTok star and an author of a great new book. KC Davis (strugglecare.com) Amazon.com: How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing eBook : Davis, KC: Kindle Store   "You can be doing all the things that need to be done, and no one seems to notice that the mom is drowning." "My kids and I deserve a functional home.  I don't exhist to serve this house, this house exhists to serve me."  "Its okay for our house to look like we live in it."  "There are dishes in your sink, so that means you fed your family. "What can I let go of? What can I minimize, if I'm lacking in the capacity to be the parent I want to be.  Where can I reclaim it? I need to do less, so I have more capacity wtih parenting."     Care tasks are morally neutral.   Self-Care Task:  Kc Davis enjoys decorating for the holidays.  She likes buying herself grocery store flowers.  She goes to therapy.  You are worth the work even when you're not in crisis.ly/ Making TikTok and work make her a happier person and better person for her family.   Family Fun:  Going to the beach.  Try something fun with your kids even if you're scared.    You are exactly the right mom for your kids.  I am so glad to know you.  Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast Don't forget to leave a rating or review.  Email me [email protected]  Want to share a family play idea?  Leave a message on SpeakPipe!