Let’s talk about Mom Guilt and Forgiving ourselves as mothers 

Do you have Mom Guilt?
No matter how we decide to raise our tiny humans, there is going to be a hundred other ways to do it. The only right way for you is YOUR way, and you will learn as you go. 

Everyday you work hard at wiping tiny hands, cooking meals, engaging in play, telling stories…. It’s a lot. But is it ever NOT enough?? Absolutely NOT! It’s always enough. We get our kids into bed every night, maybe after a few arguments, and frustration, but after it all, we are tend to question everything. We feel the mom guilt, and wonder if we were there enough, if we listened enough, if we had enough patience, or gave enough cuddles. The truth is: we have to just forgive ourselves. 

Your children love you unconditionally, no matter how impatient or frustrated you get with them. And you love THEM just as unconditionally. Between the bad times, there are way more good times. The parts that you don’t see, when you listened to their stories, made them lunch, let them help with laundry, they feel safe and cared for, which helps them understand that they are loved. 

I know you may say, “but what about the parents out there that don’t treat their children kindly? And those children who are brought up to feel unsafe and scared of their parents?” Well I’m not talking about them. I’m talking about YOU mama, the one who worries, who researches, who feels guilty, who feels like you weren’t enough today. There’s nothing wrong with what you’re doing. These are the reasons that make up a beautiful and amazing mama who gives so much to her babies, and your worries are valid. Motherhood is so hard, especially when you carry guilt. 

Forgiving yourself for how you choose to parent is good for your soul.
You need to forgive yourself as a mother. It’s a hard job and it’s only natural to feel inadequate sometimes. But you aren’t failing, ever. You make the decisions you need to make based on your child’s best interest. That’s a lot mama! And your children see you no matter what it seems like. 

So take a deep breath mama, you and forgive yourself today.