Comments on: Today, I failed as a parent

By: kathy downey

kathy downey — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 19:58:58 +0000

Well if this is the case i too have also failed as a parent…children can test you,test you like you never been tested before…..you are doing well,some days just seem like that

By: Maya Fitz

Maya Fitz — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:46:33 +0000

In reply to Ilicia Simmons.

Thanks Ilicia. Appreciate you taking time to read my blog 🙂 Good to know I’m not alone. Just the other night, my husband said…”Tonight I feel like you did in your post and that I failed as a parent.” Good to know it’s not just mom guilt

By: Ilicia Simmons

Ilicia Simmons — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:43:20 +0000

Finally have a few minutes to myself to catch up on my favourite blogs…. late to the party but just wanted to say that I love this and your honesty. I often have days like this & parenting other parents is what I do for a living! thanks for sharing 🙂

By: Raylene

Raylene — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 01:04:35 +0000

WE all have those days. I have 3 boys as well and when I find myself feeling like this, I tell them “mom needs a timeout” They then will usually play or read for a few minutes without me. Most times its all i need

By: Jan

Jan — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 15:15:13 +0000

Been there, done that. They are now 21 and 19 and they survived me being their parent. Yes, I freaked out and I cried when they were small but now I look at them and see that they turned out just fine and everything is good in the world. When they were young cuddle time was the best part of my day and now they still hug and sometimes cuddle me. The same will come for you. 🙂 Now if I could just get them to change the toilet paper….

By: Mary

Mary — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 13:38:51 +0000

Never think of yourself as a failure at parenting. You are not being fair to yourself. What you want to start to think about is how you can be as important as your children. Think proactively so that being overwhelmed and under appreciated is not something you feel. Once we start to criticize ourselves about how we are doing as a parent then you are measuring your importance. Never look at what you have done every day but think of how well the day went. If your child was having difficulty at gymnastics then take him to the park instead. He is two he doesn’t need a gymnastics class he really needs to spend some fun time with his happy relaxed mom. Always remember if your kids are happy you will be happy so if you are trying to accomplish to much every day to be a “good parent” then you are setting yourself up for failure. Relax and when you are overwhelmed ask for help. Take some time for yourself. For more tips on parenting and child development check out my blog.
http://www.askmarysadvice.com/?p=965

By: Taslim Jaffer

Taslim Jaffer — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 21:01:11 +0000

So, literally 30 minutes ago I was ugly-crying, snot-dripping-onto-my-iPhone bawling/texting to a friend about how I was failing at motherhood. Utterly and completely failing. Today is my 8th and final day of single parenting my 3 kids and I lost my shit almost every day this past week. That adds up to a lot of ‘Today, I Failed As A Parent’ episodes. I am glad my friend was there for me, and that I found your post via Yummy Mummy Club, because you guys reminded me that we are all doing this together. Whether we know each other or not, whether we are single parents or attached, working/not working, whatever our situation is. Motherhood is a crazy rollercoaster. And when they’re all sleeping soundly in bed, we have that second to remember how amazing it actually is. <3 Thank you, Maya!

By: Amie E

Amie E — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 20:42:50 +0000

Today , you were a normal parent , a normal human , and today you made it as a mom , because never is there giving up , but learning , for all ! Being a parent is a hard job , but its also an amazing one , not everyday will feel like that though , and that is ok to , It makes us , learn , think and be grateful for the better ones , and thankful we can make it through the others ! 😀

By: rachel

rachel — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 20:40:14 +0000

You are most definitely not alone. And you are most definitely right. Tomorrow is a new day. Now excuse me while I go hug my little ones and remind them how much I love them!
Well written post. A good example that we have all been there at one time or another.

By: JodiMitro

JodiMitro — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 04:39:11 +0000

Awww… I absolutely loved this and needed it more than you know…exactly today! For the first time in 5 months I found myself struggling with my son. I was at the end of my rope and didn’t know what to do! I started to cry, overfilled with emotions I’ve never felt before! How could my perfect angel who blessed our lives not long ago be defying me? Was it a temper tantrum, tiredness, hunger, boardroom or was it me? Maybe he just caught on that I have no idea what I’m doing! Everyday is full of mommy firsts and all I can do is breath and press on. But as he lay asleep in my arms even as I write this I am at piece knowing that tomorrow, I get to try again! Thank-you Maya <3