The 'mom'petition
Is there really a grading system for being a good mom or #parent? And if some decides? Society, doctors, other parents? Since having my first daughter i have often seen those looks on others and thought what makes what we are going right parenting. It is intuitive that some behaviours are bad, but what about the grey areas. Who decides what works there? Maybe this 'mom'petition has to do with us wanting the best for our kids. And on the other side of the spectrum that as infants and young children a large part of our day is caring for them. I notice the comparisons about our children from birth. Don't get me wrong I'm guilty I this too. But I am trying to take a step back and look at what matters. Sure my baby can do something that another child can't but I'm sure that is the same thing their mother is thinking too. Are we setting ourselves up for failure when we are always looking for what 'that kid' can do. I think instead we should be proud of what stage our child is in. Each child develops at a different speed and time. Developmental milestones aside it is important to embrace where your child is at and what they are accomplishing now. We will never have this stage back so let's enjoy and help our child reach their full potential; whatever that may be.
