“Mothers often put their family needs first and neglect their own,” says Bufka. “It’s okay to relax your standards — don’t put a lot of pressure on yourself to have the ‘perfect’ house or be the ‘perfect’ mother. No one expects you to be Superwoman.” ….except you. You are likely your worst critic. Read more from…
Category: Parenting
Anxiety Tips for Moms
Before I entered the world of parenting, I was unaware how many opinions there were on EVERYTHING, beginning with the best/preferred way to labor and deliver. Trusting your maternal instincts can be challenging when the world (especially the online world!) feels the need to tell you how to raise (or not raise) your child. Psychology Today…
Ways to Stop Worrying
Have you been told to “stop worrying”? Even though it’s likely well-intentioned, it can be easier said than done, for if you could simply turn off the part of your brain that is worrying, you would have by now. As the Good Book says, worrying won’t add “a single hour to your life.” Click here…