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mom guilt

We’re all good parents

Even if our mom guilt tells us otherwise.

I finally learned to let go of my mom guilt once my second child came along

I’m learning and growing just as much as my kids are. 

mom holding a newborn beside two siblings

To the mama who’s done having babies

It’s normal to feel confident *and* sad about your decision.

baby reaching for a bottle- don't ask about breastfeeding

Please don’t ask me if I’m breastfeeding

No woman should ever be ashamed of her choices to feed her child, no matter what the reason is.

Fergie

Fergie on working mom guilt and dealing with ‘mommy shaming’ is ALL of us

“I remember going to the studio the first couple of times and sobbing in the car. It was the weirdest thing ever.”

I feel guilty for not feeling guilty

Maybe mamas will never really be able to escape guilt—maybe we’ll always wonder if we’re doing this right.

You don’t deserve all that guilt, mama

Don’t hold on to guilt for dear life, because there are so many better things worth holding on to.

It’s your job to love your kids + set limits—not to entertain them

I know from both a personal and a professional perspective that young children are better off without regular planned, parent-led activities.

You’re doing a great job, mama: How to ditch working mom self-doubt today

You wouldn’t criticize your best friend for overlooking an email when she’s preoccupied by a sick little one, right?

woman unloading the dishwasher

Just do the dishes. Please. The kids will be fine

Because even though babies grow up it’s best if they grow up when the dishes are done.

What if mom guilt is good?

Perhaps mom guilt is a sign that you are a caring and aware mother.

This dating startup founder + new mama is breaking the ‘rules’ and rocking it

This dating startup founder + new mama is breaking the ‘rules’ and rocking it

“Taking risks can be really intimidating, especially for young women, but I wish I had done it sooner.”

Getting over mom guilt—How to say goodbye to feeling bad

We are all just winging this whole motherhood thing. And that’s okay, mamas.

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