Please welcome Chrissy, today’s writer in the I’m Not a Bad Mom Series. If you’d like to share your own story, please see details for submissions here. As the oldest of six children, I watched my mom closely as she raised my younger siblings. I knew that I wanted to be a mom, so I […]
Ever Feel Like a Bad Parent When you Probably Shouldn’t? Share Your Story.
Mama guilt is the absolute worst. We all get judged as parents for one thing or another, but more often than not that judgement even comes from within ourselves. Some days I do have to remind myself that I’m not a bad mom, even if I do things that go against the norm for example. So I’m […]
I’m Not a Bad Mom Because I Miss Mornings at Home
I’m so honored to welcome Cheryl today, this week’s writer in the #NotaBadMom series. Working moms, I’m thinking this one might hit home. (If you’d like to contribute a guest post to #NotaBadMom, please find details here.) It’s a corollary to my working mom existence, one that most people don’t recognize until they’ve had to do […]
I’m Not a Bad Mom Because I’m Not Listening
Please welcome Kara, this week’s guest writer for the “I’m Not a Bad Mom Series”. I also often find myself ignoring the screaming for my own sanity, but most of all not listening to the judgmental voices within and without. I think it makes me a better mom too. If you’d like to submit a post for […]
I’m not a bad mom because there’s a dance pole in my living room
Today I’d like to welcome Alison for “I’m Not a Bad Mom.” If you’d like to contribute to this weekly series you’ll find details here. And Alison, rock on girl. I have never been more excited to receive such an honest Mother’s Day card from my child (except for maybe last year when he divulged […]
I am Not a Bad Mom Because I Don’t Save Everything
Welcome Sarah, today’s writer in the Thursday “I’m Not a Bad Mom” Series. If you’d like to contribute as a guest writer for this series please see details here. I was about 30 years old when my mother gave me a shoe box. This shoe box was filled to the brim with things I had […]
I’m Not a Bad Mom Because I Don’t Limit Screen Time
This week’s #notabadmom post is by me! If you’d like to guest post for this series and share you’re own story of why you are not a bad mom, please check out details here. I’d love to hear from you. If you missed out on the last few weeks, check them out here: Not a […]
I’m Not a Bad Mom Because I Send My Son to Daycare When I’m Not Working
Please welcome Kristen for this week’s I’m Not a Bad Mom. If you would like to submit your own story, please check out info here. My husband and I both work full-time. There is no way around that. We have a mortgage, car loans, student loans, credit card debt…the list of expenses go on before […]
I’m Not a Bad Mom Because I Don’t Have Answers to the Big Questions
Please welcome Meryl for this week’s “I’m Not a Bad Mom” post. I can definitely relate to this one. If you’d like to contribute to this weekly Thursday series, please find more info here. It started with a fish. A beta fish. A dead beta fish. As is the case with many small animals, I’m […]
I’m Not a Bad Mom Because I Switched From Breastfeeding to Formula
Please welcome Kendra to the blog today for the newly relaunched I’m Not a Bad Mom Series. This series will run weekly on Thursdays and if you’d like to submit a piece, please see details here. My son was born in April of 2012. When I was pregnant, I was determined to do everything “right”. […]
Honoring All Mothers, Not Just the Happy Ones.
Please don’t forget to join Postpartum Progress today for the 5th Annual Mothers Day Rally for Moms’ Mental Health starting tonight at 9pm PT/Midnight ET, one post every hour on the hour. (Mine is at 3am PT/6am ET) Today I honor Mothers. But wait. I know for many, Mother’s Day is not necessarily a happy day. It can […]
You’re not a bad mom. In fact you’re a great one.
“Keep Calm. You’re a Good Mom.” In fact, you’re a GREAT Mom. You are the PERFECT Mom for your child. Just the way you are. Doing your best each and every day. Even on your bad days. There is no other Mom your child wants or needs. Their love for YOU proves it. Just ask […]