As parents, we are all protective of our kids. We want to protect them from bullies, bumps and scrapes, getting their feelings hurt or from feeling disappointed, and from illness. This mom knows from experience what it is like to so strongly desire safety, good health, happiness for our kids. In a nutshell, what’s best for them. I’m working with Lysol to celebrate a mother’s natural protective instinct, honoring that a mother’s first priority is always the safety of her children – whether she is a bear, a monkey, or a person! Protect like a mother.
There have been so many times that I’ve fought back tears in front of my kids. It hurts me so much to see them hurting. That first time my son had his heart broken by a girl nearly killed me. That was even worse than broken bones.
While my son is now grown, I still have my 8-year old to look after. After all she went through in her 7 years, before we became a family, I totally feel like a protective mama bear. I can’t do anything to change the past for her, but I can sure help her learn to cope and protect her moving forward.
There is no greater warrior than a mother protecting her child. Perhaps, no animal proves this more than a mama bear protecting her cubs. The protective instinct is a universal truth of motherhood – in the animal kingdom and in our own. Different species demonstrate amazing feats to protect their young…including human mothers.
Like a mama bear, I am protective of who comes near my child, watching carefully the people who come in and out of her life. I encourage her to explore the space around her but all the while I am watching to make sure that nothing can hurt her. And, I teach her the the skills and traits she will need to take care of herself someday (in the far future) and make sure that she is safe while she is learning these things. While mama bears are known for being highly protective, I know from experience that human mamas are too.
Protecting our families also includes keeping them safe from dangers but also keeping them safe from viruses and bacteria. A cold, flu or other illness can knock families down fast. It is important to keep those germs from spreading through the whole house fast. What is the best way to keep the germs under control in a house? Lysol.
Lysol is a leader in germ killing and has been for over 100 years. When someone in a house gets sick, most moms do that internal groan. Once one person in he house, everyone gets sick. Unless you know what to do. Use Lysol. Lysol offers products that kill 99.9% of germs to help moms and families protect their kids from passing germs and getting everyone in the house sick.
Protect Like a Mother
No one protects their families like a mom and nothing protects from germs like Lysol. You’re going to love this video from Lysol which so wonderfully portrays that protective “spirit animal” in all us moms.
Being protective is in moms’ DNA, and it’s in Lysol’s, too.
My “spirit animal” is most definitely a bear – a big, protective mama bear. What’s yours?
I am so glad to partner with Lysol to pay homage to the most incredible and protective moms on the planet – both animals and humans alike. Thanks for taking the time to read this sponsored post.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
July 27, 2017 at 10:16 PMI use Lysol all the time. I love their cleaning products, and I’ve just now started using their laundry sanitizer.
Bill Sweeney says
July 27, 2017 at 10:18 PMI love mama bears. They’re the best! My mom was a full on bear and she made me feel uber safe at all time.
Kelly Hutchinson says
July 28, 2017 at 9:11 PMThere are so many ways we protect our children. We do use Lysol in our house as well. I just used it about 30 minutes ago!
Theresa says
July 28, 2017 at 9:26 PMLysol is a great tool for mom’s to help protect their children. It’s a brand that I’ve trusted with my own family for the past 18 years.
Rosey says
July 29, 2017 at 1:15 PMI agree, mama’s have that instantly protective instinct. And you’re right, heartbreak is AWFUL to watch when it’s your kids because there is not much you can do. Just went through that here with one of mine.
Jeanine says
July 29, 2017 at 2:02 PMI am a huge mama bear. I can actually be really over protective. That probably explains why I do use lysol and recommend it to anyone who asks! Great stuff.
Dogvills says
July 30, 2017 at 8:33 PMIt is funny that your spirit animal is a bear. My husband and I call ourselves Poppa Bear and Momma Bear, and our kids are the Bear Cubs. 🙂 You are right, the mother instinct knows no bounds when it comes to protecting her children from anything that might cause harm. I am glad you too use Lysol. It is the best!
Rebecca Bryant says
July 31, 2017 at 10:03 AMLysol has been my go to this week. Son is back in band camp so germs are being blown everywhere so everything at home gets wipe down.
Lois Alter Mark says
July 31, 2017 at 11:20 AMEvery child needs a mama bear. We need to protect them and be their advocates – no matter how old they are!
Alicia Taylor says
July 31, 2017 at 1:20 PMI remember the first time my son came home after a break up with his first serious girl friend. He literally threw himself in a corner on the kitchen floor and just cried out. I still get teary thinking about it. It’s hard to see pain in your kids.
Dawn Inglett says
July 31, 2017 at 1:34 PMYes. As parents, it is our duty to try to protect our kids. Of course, there are somethings we can’t protect them from. But some things, we can try (like germs). I am definitely a lioness when it comes to my cubs.
Carrie Chance says
July 31, 2017 at 1:43 PMOur family was fighting a vicious stomach bug last week so Lysol became our best friend this past weekend.
Ellen says
July 31, 2017 at 2:50 PMI’m definitely a mama bear too! We love Lysol products too.
Yolanda says
July 31, 2017 at 6:45 PMYou sound like a good mama bear 🙂 I would do anything to protect my family and I will stand up for them no matter what. It’s what families all about!
Cathy says
July 31, 2017 at 7:08 PMOh boy, there is definitely nothing that matters more to me than protecting my kids, especially when they were little. It’s always such a balance, though, to protect them but not be too smothering at the same time.
Emily says
July 31, 2017 at 8:43 PMI am right there with you being a Mama Bear! It is hard to juggle protecting them and not overdoing it. But protecting them against virus’s is always a good thing.
Liz Mays says
July 31, 2017 at 8:51 PMThis is really sweet! I can definitely relate. You never want to see your kids hurt or upset so you do everything you can to protect them.
Autumn says
July 31, 2017 at 9:13 PMWhen we all get sick, it’s like Lysol Nation around here! Gotta love feeling like at least it’s clean when you have it handy!
Myrah Duque says
July 31, 2017 at 9:32 PMOur kids will always be that for us “KIDS”. It doesn’t matter how old they are. We always have Lysol at home!
Alicia says
July 31, 2017 at 11:10 PMAs a mom my number one job is to protect my kids. Somethings I can’t protect them from (like broken hearts) but somethings I can- like germs! We use lysol in our home daily!
Alicia says
July 31, 2017 at 11:11 PM*some things (sorry lol)
Louise says
August 1, 2017 at 8:00 AMI’ve never heard of Lysol before, but I totally agree that no one can protect like a mother! I have sat in my room and cried so many times after my kids have come home upset because of bullies and other stuff. I don’t think it will ever get any easier, even when they’ve grown up and flown the nest!!
Louise x
Julie Wood says
August 9, 2017 at 9:43 AMLysol is such a good product to keep all the germs at bay in my house. I like cleaning the house with Lysol and I am weird but I like the smell.
shelly peterson says
August 12, 2017 at 3:57 AMI love Lysol products. I always have them to use in my home.
Rosie says
September 6, 2017 at 3:28 PMI’ve been using bleach mixed with water lately, but that can wreck your clothes. I need to try Lysol. And there is nothing so wonderful as a mom’s hugs, those protective arms around you can make a child feel so good. Until they are a teen and then often think it is corny!
Dana Rodriguez says
September 8, 2017 at 6:16 PMShe is so cute! I love Lysol products and always keep a variety of them on hand.