3 Things to Tell Yourself When You Feel Like A Sh*t Parent

We all doubt our parenting capabilities sometimes. There will always be a sense of hesitation and a lack of certainty around parenting. There is not one parent out there who can say with one hundred percent certainty that they have not made any mistakes.⁣

Parenting is hard. Night wakings and poopy diapers are intense. Not knowing whether to sleep-train or co-sleep, whether to feed with breast or bottle. IT’S. NEVER. ENDING. I’ve been a mom for thirteen years. I have a Master’s Degree and lots of early childhood experience. I’m a mom to three children and an aunt to nine. I’m pretty good with kids and I know a lot about play and development. But, let me tell you…. IT IS STILL NEVER-ENDING. The parenting decisions that we make every single day can be insurmountable. We are lucky to have choices, even when they might feel overwhelming.

Here is what I tell myself when I am feeling like a less than stellar parent…⁣

I am a good and capable mom because I love my children and I make choices with their best interests in my heart.⁣

It is okay to make mistakes.⁣

I’m teaching my children that perfection does not exist in a healthy and happy experience.

When I mess up, which is pretty much every day, I say to them…. I am still learning about being YOUR mom. I am still learning about how to take care of YOU. I don’t always make the right choices. ⁣

Every child is different and every person’s experience as a parent is different. It’s okay to experience some self-doubt. My goal is to become comfortable feeling a little bit uncomfortable. That’s when I know I am on my toes and growth is happening.

I wish for all of you to know that whether your child is sitting and eating cheetos in front of the TV or hand-sewing while eating organic brussel sprouts that they grew themselves, I think you are a good mom.

If you show up for your child and you love them, YOU ARE A GOOD PARENT. ⁣

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Lizzie

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