The Invisible Race of Motherhood: When Mum Is Always in a Hurry but Kids Are Not Why do mums feel constantly rushed, even on ordinary days? And how can we balance our endless responsibilities with the naturally slower rhythm of childhood? It's 8:15 in the morning. You've already prepared breakfast, packed lunchboxes, checked school bags, reminded everyone to brush their teeth and mentally planned what needs doing when you get home. You're watching the clock. Your child, meanwhile, is sitting on the floor, carefully adjusting one sock. You ask them to hurry. They stop to tell you about a dream they had last night. You remind them about their shoes. They suddenly remember a toy they desperately need to show you. And somewhere between the missing school jumper and the third reminder to get dressed, you feel your patience disappearing. But why? Your child isn't necessarily doing anything wrong. They're simply moving through the morning at a different pace...