{"id":1665,"date":"2026-06-09T11:13:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T08:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/zikhona-sodlaka-tells-moms-to-rest-your-kids-will-thank-you\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T11:13:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T08:13:21","slug":"zikhona-sodlaka-tells-moms-to-rest-your-kids-will-thank-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/zikhona-sodlaka-tells-moms-to-rest-your-kids-will-thank-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Zikhona Sodlaka Tells Moms to Rest: \u201cYour Kids Will Thank You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Zikhona Sodlaka is using her platform to deliver a gentle but firm reminder to mothers: rest is part of the job, not an optional luxury. The actress\u2014who is also a boy mom\u2014told women that stepping away to recharge isn\u2019t selfish, it\u2019s necessary.<\/p>\n<h3>Quick facts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Zikhona Sodlaka encouraged moms to prioritise rest and self-care.<\/li>\n<li>She shared the message in an Instagram reel on 8 July.<\/li>\n<li>She urged mothers to take at least 48 to 72 hours for themselves.<\/li>\n<li>Her advice sparked conversation in the comments, with followers sharing their own struggles and plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the Instagram reel posted on 8 July, the actress spoke directly to moms who keep postponing time off because of household duties. Her message was especially aimed at women who have been cancelling trips or delaying breaks, convinced they \u201ccan\u2019t\u201d take them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd one more thing. Mommies, Moms, please take that vacation you\u2019ve been cancelling, procrastinating, thinking you cannot take. Please take it,\u201d she said in the clip.<\/p>\n<p>Zikhona encouraged mothers to start small if they need to\u2014recommending even a short window of rest, about 48 to 72 hours. She said that break time can look like booking a trip, or simply disconnecting at home for a bit and giving yourself permission to breathe.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019re going to thank yourself. Your kids and your family are going to thank you. Take that time, Mommy, take that time,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<h3>Why she says rest matters<\/h3>\n<p>The actress explained that taking time to rest helps mothers come back feeling renewed. In her words, it also leaves them emotionally fuller\u2014better equipped to show up for their families without burning out.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou refuel yourself. You get back home. You\u2019re fuller,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>The heartfelt guidance struck a chord with followers almost immediately. In the comments, many moms admitted they were craving a break and using the reel as motivation to finally make space for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>One user, @mags_shivanda, joked, \u201cI need 2 months.\u201d Zikhona responded with a practical nudge: \u201cStart with a weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another follower, @tasha_yezaaa, shared that her daughter won\u2019t allow her to travel alone because she wants to go too. \u201cSo true, I have been saying this\u2026 my daughter refuses me to go alone, she wants to tag along. She says she won\u2019t bother me,\u201d the user wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Zikhona met the comment with humor, replying, \u201cShe\u2019ll join the next one. Otherwise aku hanjwa tu (she\u2019s not going).\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, @ilovesibongile posted that she was finally doing something for herself and taking a trip. \u201cOh, I\u2019m leaving this weekend, so proud of myself,\u201d the follower commented, and Zikhona answered, \u201cMe too.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zikhona Sodlaka is using her platform to deliver a gentle but firm reminder to mothers: rest is part of the job, not an optional luxury. The actress\u2014who is also a boy mom\u2014told women that stepping away to recharge isn\u2019t selfish, it\u2019s necessary. Quick facts Zikhona Sodlaka encouraged moms to prioritise rest and self-care. 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