Second Year, Week 8
How to calmly respond when other adults break your parenting boundaries
We can be kind in our approach, yet true to what we believe.
It’s OK to let your partner be their own parent
The longer I parent, the more I see that there is seldom a right and wrong way of doing things.
In this moment —13-month-old
Just take it one diaper change at a time. "The days are long but the years are short." It's something we heard before our babies were born, but motherhood reveals just how true it is. Raising a child is so hard, so demanding, and so wonderful. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. These compact strollers make it easier for YOU to get out while spending time with your tot. (And many are even small enough to fly with you ✈️.) Whether you use it to run errands—or run to Starbucks—is your choice alone. We're not judging. Baby this week: Your little one loves being the center of attention. Try this: It's not really possible to spoil a child by heaping love on her, so keep up the emotional support. But also begin encouraging independent acts (putting toys back with your help, feeding herself, waving bye bye!)—it's good for both of you!
*Now* is always the best time to be with my child
Wiser words have never been spoken, mama.