Mental Health Blog: Fresh Views and Insights

Imagine this: you are sitting at your kitchen table in the morning. It's fall, the sun is just starting to rise. You have a hot cup of coffee or tea in your hand and you are scrolling through your favorite apps and websites. The morning is quite, peaceful, serene. Then your 2 year old busts out of their room with their dirty diaper in one hand (that they miraculously ripped off by themselves because their older sibling is learning how to use the potty by themselves) and a mar

Welcome to the topic of Perfect Parenting. Cue the inspirational music, picturesque social media content, and compliments from strangers about how “good” your children are. Most likely you clicked on this article because you are feeling a bit stuck in parenting. You might also be feeling shame, guilt, or regret when you think about your parenting habits. I am here to tell you the good news, which also may feel like bad news. There is no such thing as a “perfect” parent. While