Avoiding Motherhood Perfectionism

The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom

Dr. Mona Amin

Medicine, Kids & Family, Health & Fitness, Parenting

4.9 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 3 August 2022

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

So many mothers feel they have to do everything “perfect” as a mom. Where does this come from? Society? Our childhood? Our work-culture? In this episode, I welcome Michelle Kenney who is a former teacher and high school counselor, mother, and a recovering perfectionist and control freak to talk all about how motherhood perfectionism is ruining motherhood and how to combat it. We discuss: Why we get caught up in trying to be a “perfect” parent How to approach motherhood instead How to look at motherhood with a growth-mindset Find out more about The Yelling Cure, Michelle's Podcast or follow her on Facebook and Instagram @peaceandparenting. Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by ⁠⁠subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube⁠⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don’t forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠⁠⁠⁠ page of the website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's exactly the opposite of perfectionism, right?
0:04.0	You don't have to do it perfectly to be a great mom.
0:07.4	You don't have to say all the perfect words
0:09.9	and have the most amazing meals
0:12.6	and have an Instagram worthy experience with your children
0:16.9	to enjoy them and for it to be
0:20.0	an great experience for them in an incredible childhood.
0:23.8	It's messy.
0:25.0	They're gonna tell you no.
0:26.2	You're gonna yell when you love me too.
0:28.4	You know, they're gonna sneak out and take the car
0:31.4	and those things are okay.
0:33.2	And if we can normalize this idea
0:35.9	that in one of it has to be perfect
0:37.7	and we don't put so much pressure on us.
0:40.1	Okay, everyone, welcome back to the Peace Doc Talk Podcast.
0:43.1	This podcast continues to grow because of you and your reviews.
0:46.8	So thank you for tuning in and listening to the conversations
0:50.0	I have with my guests, the conversations I give to you
0:52.5	on my own.
0:53.4	This is such a joy to do for you.
0:55.1	And I am so excited to welcome my next guest,
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