“I’m not a crafty or elaborate activity planner kind of mom—and I sometimes feel guilty”

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

🗓️ 13 March 2023

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Listen up, moms! We don’t have to be Pinterest perfect moms to be a good mom. If this is something that brings you joy, that is INCREDIBLE; but it’s not a checkbox that defines your worth as a mother. I welcome Anna—a mom from the PedsDocTalk community to chat about that mom guilt created by not being crafty and the elaborate activity planner. We discuss: Where guilt surrounding our actions as moms comes from What our children developmentally need for play How to reframe when you’re feeling guilty not doing enough for your kiddo 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. SPONSOR Bitte is an online kids’ boutique where you will find a stunning collection natural gifts and essentials for your little ones. They offer chic organic cotton clothing and accessories, delightful toys, kid-friendly housewares, and so much more -- all made with sustainable materials for a gentler impact on our environment AND amazingly priced so as not to break your budget! Visit bitteshop.com and use code PedsDoc20 to receive 20% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	But I think when we have so many resources and we see so many other moms and
0:04.5	parents doing all these things, you start to realize all the things that you
0:08.0	don't do as a parent or all the things that you don't excel at or don't enjoy.
0:12.4	And my daughter is now 18 months and so she is in this stage of just total
0:17.5	explosion and curiosity and wanting to do things and I am struggling in the
0:24.3	like crafty activity elaborate space and I'm a working mom. My husband also works
0:30.4	and you know I don't have the time or the skill set or desire to create all
0:36.0	these elaborate crafts and activities and I feel like I'm not nurturing her
0:41.6	brain. I guess in the way I should when I'm not doing those things.
0:47.7	Hello and welcome back to the show. I am Dr Mona and thank you so much for
0:52.7	joining me for another episode where I get to chat with one of the moms from our
0:56.9	community Pete's talk talk. Make sure you leave a review for this podcast. That's
1:01.3	how the podcast continues to grow and how we can reach more people and also make
1:06.0	sure to share it on social media if you found it helpful.
1:08.8	On this episode I welcome Anna who is struggling with that mom guilt because she's
1:14.5	not crafty and does not plan elaborate activities for her child. Tune into the
1:20.9	conversation as we discuss the guilt that's created from this mindset and how to
1:26.0	reframe to find more peace and joy in motherhood.
1:31.9	If you're looking for all natural gifts and essentials for your little ones,
1:34.7	Bitta is an online kids boutique where you will find a stunning collection of sustainable
1:38.5	classics for modern kids. They offer chic organic cotton clothing and accessories,
1:42.4	delightful toys, kid friendly housewares and so much more. All made with sustainable materials
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