Positive Parenting Blog

In Search Of The Perfect Mother The pressure to be perfect, has resulted in many mothers experiencing bouts of self-doubt, guilt, anxiety and depression. This pressure is often the result of having (unmet) high expectations of parenting, career advancement, financial income, social status and health.  With, or without the support of a loving and helpful partner, or paid service professionals, many modern day mothers are left feeling overwhelmed, inadequate and unfulfilled. As a mother, it’s very common to focus externally, giving all your love and devotion to your children. Young children often reward mothers for this devotion with love and affection in return, which makes this external pouring of emotion very rewarding.  However, as children grow into toddlers, young children and adolescents, it can be quite a shock to experience tantrums, insolence, attempts to control every situation, attachment/rejection, arguing and anger. At some point as a mother you are likel...