Turns out, Joanna Gaines has a lot more to offer than just interior decorating tips. The lifestyle expert took to Instagram on November 4 to share a heartfelt message about the overwhelming guilt moms often feel when they're disconnected from their kids. In her post, Joanna dives deep into the emotional struggles of motherhood, offering advice that resonates with countless women around the globe.

She candidly admitted that "mom-guilt" is a "never-ending cycle that leads nowhere." But instead of letting this guilt consume her, she encourages mothers everywhere to "look for grace in the moments." Joanna reminds us that "the small wins that lead to the greatest investments in their hearts" are the ones that truly matter. Her words of wisdom are like a warm hug, reminding moms everywhere that it's okay to be imperfect.

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I took Emmie Kay out to the garden this morning and I let her lead and I just followed along in her imaginations and her curiosities (In all honesty I was too tired to come up with anything because mama and Crew haven't been sleeping great these days). She told me she wanted to pick flowers and put them in old books that only her and I would know about and then look for them later when we got older. We gathered some large old books in the shed and picked out our favorite flowers from the garden and then wrote our names and date in the books. We also pressed some petals that we could frame later to remind us of this special morning in the garden. One of the sweetest surprises for us both was when we opened up one of the books and found that someone else had done the same thing with some pretty leaves many years ago. It was like we stumbled on a treasure that reinforced how we would feel when we find these flowers again one day. I know at times it can be hard to find simple ways to connect with your kids. Especially in the tired and the hard and busy times in life. It can feel like it's all or nothing. But I really believe it's somewhere in the middle where the grace is extended and these simple, unplanned moments are actually the sweetest. I write all this for any of you out there who may experience "mom-guilt". I promise you that's a never ending cycle that leads to nowhere. Replace the word guilt with grace. Look for grace in the moments, the small wins that lead to the greatest investments in their little hearts. From one mom to another, stop being so hard on yourself. Don't spend another second focusing on failure, instead use whatever time and whatever energy you have and look for the moments where grace can be found. Because I'm telling you, this grace is sufficient. ✨
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Joanna's Special Morning with Emmie Kay

In her slideshow post, Joanna shared a heartwarming story about spending a magical day in the garden with her daughter Emmie Kay. She wrote, "I just followed along in her imaginations and curiosities (in all honesty I was too tired to come up with anything because mama and Crew haven’t been sleeping great these days)." Joanna, the co-founder of Magnolia Market at 40 years old, went on to explain how her daughter wanted to pick flowers and place them in old books, creating a treasure that only the two of them would know about.

As they explored, something unexpected happened. Joanna and Emmie Kay, who is 7, discovered that "someone else had done the same thing with pretty leaves many years ago." This small but meaningful discovery reminded them both of the beauty of finding grace in the simple moments of life. Joanna shared this story not just to recount a lovely morning, but to shed light on the universal experiences that moms go through.

Reframing Mom Guilt with Grace

Joanna emphasized that all moms will likely face challenges in connecting with their children at some point. Instead of focusing on perceived failures, she encourages moms to embrace whatever time and energy they have, and to "look for the moments where grace can be found." Her message is a powerful reminder that grace is not only sufficient, but transformative. It's about cherishing the unplanned, simple moments that often become the most cherished memories.

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Me + Crew + Cookie = ❤️
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Moms Respond with Love and Appreciation

The Instagram post quickly amassed over 14,000 comments, with users expressing their admiration for Joanna's heartfelt words. One user commented, "I love your talent and flair for design, but even more I love your tender heart... and that love is your first priority." Another user added, "Such a life gift you’ve given to depleted mothers!" Joanna's ability to connect with moms everywhere is a testament to her authenticity and compassion.

As the mother of five children—Drake, 12, Ella, 11, Duke, 9, Emmie Kay, and five-month-old Crew—Joanna balances motherhood with her thriving creative empire alongside her husband, Chip Gaines, 43. It's no wonder that her words of wisdom, drawn from her own experiences, resonate so deeply with moms around the world.