I’m often praised for my transparent and honest parenting style on social media.  In a social media world where mom shaming has become an actual and too often thing, and motherhood is viewed through a microscope to ensure your kid is eating organic, is tech free, and has their car seat straps in the right place (mind you this is very important but it’s like people want to catch you slipping).

It’s very odd to me, but I very seldom get any negative comments about my mothering,  even when I share my raw parenting moments and vulnerability as a mom.  I do this because I don’t care what anyone thinks of my parenting skills or my worth as a mother.  I KNOW I’m a good mother. I want people to know that I’m not perfect and I don’t follow any trends. I simply do what I think is best for me and my family.

I know being a mother comes with great sacrifice, but I never sacrifice so much that’s there’s nothing left for ME. I’m a valuable asset (if not the key component) to my children and they need the best version of me. That version often needs a lot of myself, a lot of me-time, self care, & self love.  There is absolutely no such thing as a perfect mom, we all do the best we can with what we have, and must work from where we’re at. Never let social media make you fell anything less than a great mother and never compare yourself to any other female nurturer,  because each of us are on our own journey and doing what’s best for our own families. With all that being said, also be very mindful of your thoughts and words towards other women. We all have feelings, we all want our version of perfection for our kids, and we should stick together as and lift one another up.

So, if no one told you today, you’re a great mother, your work is very important, and you’ve got this! Don’t forget to take care of you! Happy Mother’s Day, mama!

Xoxo Linda