Stop the comparisons
The biggest trap parents fall into is
comparing yourself to others. This is unfair
because no two parents are the same and no
family situation or child is the same. What
works for you may not work for another
family and each family’s values, dynamic,
and interests are different. Because of
this, comparisons are not worth worrying
over. In the age of social media, it can be
hard not to think everyone has a picture-
perfect life but it’s important to remember
that social media only shows you a picture,
often staged and filtered, and is not a true
reflection of their daily lives.
Reality check
Sometimes we all need to give ourselves
a reality check. Remember, all siblings
have conflict, all kids throw tantrums, all
houses get messy, and all parents get tired.
Things are never perfect for anyone. It is
wise to remember this when you start to
get down about a situation that is making
you feel like you aren’t enough. Reaching
out to a friend, you will often that they too
experience similar situations. It is nice
to have the commadary that comes from
knowing that they are experiencing the
same battles in their life too.
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