'All of us want to be our best selves. But I’m here to argue that being imperfect IS being our best self, especially when it comes to parenting.' This article from ParentADHD_ASD is such a refreshing take on parenting!
I don’t want them to live a life of misery and self-loathing because they’re always striving for that unattainable goal. Instead, I want them to have a joyful life brimming with “my best is good enough — great, even.” I want them to lead authentic and fulfilling lives. What’s authentic and fulfilling forBeing an OK parent also shows our kids that life is full of ups and downs — that life really is what you make of each experience. Adversity builds teamwork skills and a.
So, I’m acknowledging that I’m an OK parent, and that it’s 100 percent acceptable. I actually find it even better than acceptable — genuinely accepting who you are is wildly liberating. My family’s birthday party pictures would not grace the pages of parenting magazines. My home isn’t picture-perfect either. In fact, nothing in my life is picture-perfect, because that isn’t reality.
My son is wicked smart, but doesn’t make the honor roll. He is friendly and kind-hearted, but doesn’t have many friends. I could be sad about that, and wallow in self-created misery, or I can accept that this is who he is, and that’s OK, because
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