This morning’s topic comes as a result of a serious family issue. I can’t talk about the specifics because of legal reasons, but the overarching theme of this issue is what it means to be a mother.
You don’t have to keep a clean house to be a good mum.
You don’t have to make your own baked goods.
You don’t have to wear make up–but wear it if you want to.
You don’t have to prescribe to a particular method of parenting.
Your kids don’t need to have the latest and greatest toy.
If you use disposable nappies that’s just fine, likewise if you choose cloth.
You don’t need to breastfeed to be a good mum.
Your kids don’t need to be advanced for their age.
It’s okay if they spend “too much” time in front of the TV or if you only bathe them every second day.
You can go out without your kids without feeling guilty.
You can take time for yourself too.
But the one thing you must, must do to be a good mum is to put their needs first. Even if that means you don’t get what you want. I’m not talking on every little issue–good mums are people too. I mean on the big things, the things that are actually important their needs must come first.
That’s it. The one thing that makes you a good mum.
What’s on your list of things that do or don’t make you a good mum?
