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I was feeling my usual daily dose of guilt for the day; aka, worried that I’d said “one more minute, mommy’s busy” to my son more than I’d have liked to. I wrestle with not being a good enough parent nearly every day. It’s been a teetering balancing act for me for the past 16 years, and most of the time, I feel like I’m failing miserably at everything. At any given moment during a typical day these are the thoughts racing feverishly through my mind: I should be further along in my career; I feel guilty choosing work projects that may interfere with my quality time with my kids; there are mounds of dirty laundry and dishes going unchecked and my windows are filthy and I can’t remember the last time I washed them.
And then I find this list compiled by my 12 year old and well… I feel even worse
Things I don’t like about my parents
-don’t listen
-don’t come with me to things
-don’t praise me
-are not like other families
-need to spend more time on me
-need to give me less things
P.S. don’t have perfect life
Well clearly I’ve got my work cut out for me.. huh? Well the good news is that I’m not alone. I know that these feelings I have are the same ones so many other parents struggle with. And let’s not even mention the fact that time spent JUST ON MYSELF is not even on my to-do list.
Which is why I was so intrgued with the hashtag #MomSneak. America has spoken: 97% of moms say that they had more time for themselves before motherhood, and now, three-quarters (71%) of moms admit to sneaking in TV “me-time” while juggling a busy schedule, with some even hiding from their kids for just a moment of peace. With moms doing it anywhere and everywhere in the neighborhood when the kids aren’t around, sneaking is the new bingeing.
So smuggle a tablet into the bathroom for a little GLOW during your morning routine, but be forewarned: distracted makeup application may result in a look as bold as one of the gorgeous ladies of the 80s. And if you find yourself overstaying your welcome in the grocery store parking lot watching The Walking Dead, don’t feel guilty. As long as the ice cream doesn’t melt, no one will know your little sneak-ret. Keep reading for ways to get your mom sneak on and how you can WIN a six month complimentary NETFLIX giveaway!!
Be the life of the party with all the pop culture knowledge you’ll accumulate sneaking—your friends will thank you for talking about something other than the kids. If anyone questions your motives, let them know that according to a recent Netflix survey moms are feeling less stressed and more refreshed and even 19% say it makes them feel like a better parent by sneaking “me-time.” And dads, don’t feel left out. We know you need a break to sneak too.
So to help you get the break you need I’m giving away a complimentary subscription is for 6 months for US participants only. In order to win, please share how they sneak your Netflix show by sharing personal story in the comments or sharing a selfies in action using the hashtag #MomSneak ( and leaving a link to the selfie in the comments!)
For extra entries you must FOLLOW The Staten Island Family on Facebook and leave a comment that you did so. For another entry you MUST subscribe to our The Staten Island Family newsletter here can Follow MelissaSChapman on Instagram and leave a comment here that you did so! For Another entry you must follow MelissaSChapman on Pinterest and leave a comment here that you did so. For another entry you can subscribe to our YOU TUBE CHANNEL and leave a comment here that you did so. For another chance to win you must follow @melissaSChapman on Twitter, TWEET this giveaway and leave a comment here that you did so. And for another Entry you can follow Melissa Chapman on Google + and leave a comment here that you did so! GOOD LUCK giveaway ends July 29th!
Dresden (@DresdenPlaid) says
March 16, 2013 at 4:29 pmI would be SUCH an awful mom if I was a full time stay at home and stare at my kid kind of mom.
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March 16, 2013 at 10:07 pmI always wonder it the mom guilt will go away. Maybe someday but for now I end up feeling like I’m not so good at my job.
Jessica @Bkeepsushonest says
March 18, 2013 at 3:22 pmIt’s tough being a kid but I think it’s harder being an adult and as long as we, as moms are making decisions which we think are best for our family I think in the end our kids will turn out OK.
Harmony says
July 20, 2017 at 2:36 pmI finally started watching Netflix. I started watching the keepers on TV I got so interested in it I binged watched the rest on my phone while cleaning and making dinner
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July 20, 2017 at 2:41 pmI am the bathroom sneak, i’ll tell hubby i’m taking a shower but in reality my shower only lasts 5 minutes, the other 15 minutes is spent watching law and order #MomSneak
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July 20, 2017 at 3:18 pmI love Netflix! It’s one of the best ways to relax after a hard day of moming. And yeah, we’ll always have some level of guilt, I think. That’s the price of good parenting, I always say!
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July 20, 2017 at 3:31 pmIt can be hard to balance work and family time. I know when my son was little I didn’t have any me time. Now that he is grown, I have to try work around his schedule to spend time together.
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July 20, 2017 at 10:22 pmI wait until everyone goes to bed (mainly our children) or when they take a nap to watch my fave tv shows! #MomSneak
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July 20, 2017 at 11:34 pmNetflix is my favorite me time. I used to watch TV after the kids went to bed.
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July 20, 2017 at 11:54 pmThose statistics made me crack up. I guess I’m not alone!
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July 20, 2017 at 11:55 pmWe will never be a perfect parent. Also, kids that age will say things during times of hurt that just aren’t true.
Mary Edwards says
July 21, 2017 at 12:47 amLol too funny. I DO sneak my fave shows too. I sometimes have it on while working – on another page on my computer 🙂
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July 21, 2017 at 11:39 amI get up early before anyone else and watch shows with the TV muted. #MomSneak
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July 21, 2017 at 12:34 pmI sneak my favorite show in the morning before the kids get up to binge watch Gotham! I love this show on Netflix! #MomSneak
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July 21, 2017 at 2:05 pmI watch Netflix everyday at the gym as I work out on the elliptical machine! #MomSneak
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Toni | Boulder Locavore says
July 21, 2017 at 3:16 pmHA! These are all so true!! Especially those bathroom sneaks!
travel blogger says
July 21, 2017 at 5:09 pmThis is an awesome giveaway! I am so glad to hear that I am not the only mom who struggles with guilt every day while trying to find just a few moments here and there for “me time.” Although, I must admit I am not as creative as some of the other #momsneak inspirations out there.
Madonna says
July 21, 2017 at 7:08 pmI sneak in watching episodes of my favorite shows while I am between customers at work
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July 21, 2017 at 8:15 pmI watch when they are taking a nap or late at night after everyone has gone to bed and watch w/ the volume low. #MomSneak
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July 21, 2017 at 9:15 pmI sneak my shows by staying up later than my kids at night. #MomSneak
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July 22, 2017 at 2:00 amI always feel mom guilt with my kiddos! They really know how to make me feel guilty when it comes to me working a lot. Little do they know it is to better their lives.
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July 22, 2017 at 12:08 pmWe have Netflix but I only wish I had more time to binge watch. We occasionally do every weekend, if we don’t have any other thing to attend to. Netflix is great to have when you want to bond with family.
Angela Milnes says
July 22, 2017 at 4:23 pmI never heard of sneaking like this before. I guess I just have not done it. I do go on social media a lot but don’t have much time for tv. Maybe I should try it.
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July 23, 2017 at 1:56 amI sneak my favorite Netflix show when I take bubble bath
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July 23, 2017 at 5:51 pm#MomSneak I sneak in tv show watching when I am supposed to be taking a nap.
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July 24, 2017 at 12:29 amWatch netflix once the kids are in bed.
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July 25, 2017 at 5:42 amI’m a bathroom sneak for sure — I will stay in there for hours binge-watching my favorite shows!
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July 25, 2017 at 9:44 pmMy netflix time is usually when my kids are asleep. Thank you for the chance to win! #MomSneak
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July 28, 2017 at 1:10 amSneak netlfix when the kids go to bed.
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