Putting your child first doesn't mean ignoring your own needs. You need to take care of them as well and at times it can be hard to balance the two. One of the biggest dilemmas parents face is how much they should consider their children's needs before their own. Happy parents tend to have happy children and fewer hassles, so it's important to spend some time thinking about your own feelings too. Being a parent takes of lot of time and energy, and sometimes it can be demanding, even overwhelming.
Communication is the key to all good relationships.
Unless you express your needs, they may not be fulfilled. Unless you say what you think, you'll end up feeling totally frustrated. Unless you and your partner can be open to each other's needs, you will be disappointed. Unless you listen to your children's needs, your children may suffer. Get organised Make a list of things to remember to buy, to do etc.