110. The Reality of Being a “Selfless Mother” + The Power of Play with Dr. Sam Casey

Many women have these wonderful ideas about how they will be as a parent. But oftentimes, once they become parents, they become lost in doing and being everything for the child and don’t take the time to fill their own cup.  In the United States especially, mothers are expected to give every ounce of their being to their children and to bounce back without adequate support after having a baby. When mothers are completely selfless, it can have a negative effect on both the mother and the children. If you feel like you are giving your everything to your children and like you are completely depleted but aren’t sure how to serve you and your child, Dr. Sam is sharing some great information about finding balance in motherhood.  Dr Sam is a Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist, specializing in working with children and parents. Dr Sam Casey created the Play Prescription® method to teach parents and professionals a holistic and practical approach to play therapy. In today's episode, we are talking about what a selfless mother is, how it can affect children in the short and long term, and how to find balance in motherhood. Dr. Sam and I are also talking about play based strategies that you can incorporate into your daily routine with your children. In this episode, we discuss: What Dr. Sam’s beliefs are about motherhood and how they shifted once she became a mother What a selfless mother is How children are affected in the short and long term when a mother is very selfless Is free independent play, or playing with a parent better for children? What to do if you feel angry at your partner for not being as selfless as you Dr. Sam’s best piece advice for mothers Resources: Play Prescription with Dr. Sam Casey Instagram: @drsamcasey Dr. Shefali’s website Episode 106: Practical Ways to Reduce Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout in Motherhood with Dr. Sarah Pospos Discount Codes From My Sponsors: Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first order with code ‘LYNZY’.  Connect with Lynzy: Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here lynzyandco.com Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices