10 tips for self-confidence as a parent

You are the only ones who know your child

You carried this child, you took him into this world. You have been taking care of him since long before he was born (9 months pregnant) without touching a glass of wine counts! ). You are watching him, you anticipate his reactions, you know or are going to get to know his cries. In short, if there were world championships dedicated to your Junior, you would be a gold medal and no one else.

Each has its own method

Diapers can be changed in different ways. And it's the same for everything. Your method is no less good than that of another parent or your partner, it is just different. Stop comparing yourself and be yourself.

You are already doing your best

Between mental and physical fatigue, work and life in general, you run right and left. As a result, you have the impression that you are doing everything halfway and that you are never in the right place. Don't be so hard on yourself. Look at yourself as you would a friend, without judgment, but with kindness and empathy.

Take care of yourself

Easier said than done, we agree. However, taking time for yourself (doing sports, seeing friends, going for a walk, drawing, bubble...) will help you take a step back and be in a good mood to better deal with doubt.

Lower your expectations

Isn't the cleaning done? Is Junior wearing a stained shirt? You will survive and so will he. Revise your priorities. A walk in the park will be more effective than vacuuming. And don't rely on everything you see on Instagram.

You have the right to make mistakes

It's a bit boorish, but so true. Mistakes, even parenting mistakes, give us pointers on the right path to take. Repeat after us “Cool, I was wrong, I learned something”. And long live letting go.

Look at the path already accomplished

A short flashback session, when you came home from the maternity ward with your child in your arms. All of a sudden, the panic increased. You exclaimed “but what did we do! ”. You have come a long way since then! Be proud of the steps you have already taken. You have succeeded, you have found solutions and it will continue.

Of love and milk

Your child does not need perfection. Can you imagine the pressure when he grows up? How could he live up to his awesome parents? Finally, you are doing him a favor. In fact, children need love and safety.

Call for help

To have confidence in yourself is also to have confidence in others. So when you can't take it anymore, call for help. Your family, your spouse, your friends, a babysitter... You are not Shiva.

Your child, your choices

Sometimes, through the eyes of others (family or loved ones), we feel disapproval. Little secret: the only person you should be happy with in your choices is yourself. Moreover, reread our point number 1, only you know your child and his needs perfectly. Not your parents, not your in-laws, not your friends.

The Charlie Crane Team