Parenting Insights
Updated: August 21, 2015
Originally Published: September 20, 2014
As a mother, I consider myself to be quite competent—perhaps even exceptional. I have intentionally set my standards at a manageable level. Both of my children are thriving, content, and doing well academically. Beyond that, I choose not to stress.
So, how do you measure up? You might be a more accomplished parent than I am if…
- Your morning greeting to your children is “Good morning, my dear,” rather than “It’s too early; go find something to do.”
- Every morning, your kids enjoy a nutritious home-cooked breakfast instead of grabbing a banana and juice to eat in the car due to last-minute chaos.
- You can style their hair without causing any discomfort.
- You manage to wash, dry, iron (is that still a thing?), and neatly put away laundry all in one day.
- While at work, you focus solely on your tasks and don’t dwell on your children, and vice versa.
- Your lunch consists of more than just the leftovers from your child’s plate.
- You resist the urge to chuckle when your child mispronounces words (like saying “boobies” instead of “blueberries,” which I find particularly amusing).
- You willingly share your chocolate with your kids without hesitation.
- You can watch an entire Disney movie without checking your phone or scrolling through social media even once.
- You take your time during evening baths and have mastered the art of washing hair without triggering a meltdown.
- Your child’s art supply stash is more impressive than your wine collection.
- Their artwork is meticulously organized in a binder rather than chaotically displayed on the fridge or tossed in the trash.
- You never find yourself out of plastic plates for the kids and don’t resort to using Tupperware instead.
- When you open your fridge, you’re not blinded by the glare of countless foil-wrapped leftovers that you plan to make your kids eat the following day.
- You ensure that tooth brushing never gets skipped, even when it’s late and you’re eager for them to go to bed.
- You don’t celebrate silently punching the air with a “Yes!” five minutes after bedtime when you know they are finally asleep.
- You don’t rush downstairs to pour yourself a glass of wine before acknowledging your partner who just walked in.
- You actually prepare a meal plan for dinner instead of trying to concoct something from a mystery item in the freezer and a few odds and ends in the fridge that need to be consumed immediately.
- You have fresh potatoes in your kitchen that haven’t sprouted, and your peeler is functioning.
- You set a timer for dinner rather than relying on the aroma to determine when it’s ready.
- After dinner, you and your partner engage in a meaningful adult conversation that goes beyond a mere exchange of pleasantries like, “How was your day?” “Fine, and yours?” “Good, I’m heading to bed.” “Me too.”
See? It’s clear that you are a good parent as well.
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In summary, the journey of parenthood is filled with challenges and moments of triumph. It’s essential to recognize that every parent has their own approach and standards, and what matters most is the love and care we provide to our children.
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