I feel like I am never doing enough for my toddler. How can I know that I am doing everything necessary?
2006-08-09 13:30:24 · 13 answers · asked by mommy_2_little_man 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
oh honey i feel the same way too im a new wife and a new mom and i think everything i do is wrong .... but we're learning everyday, don't feel bad, as long as ur doing everything u can for ur child ur great! as long as u dont neglect him or feed him or teach him ur fine.
2006-08-09 13:37:44 · answer #1 · answered by sourgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I often feel like I'm depriving my one-year old daughter because I haven't bought her many toys. But since she would rather play with the remote or a wooden spoon and a metal mixing bowl, why spend money on gadgets with a hundred buttons. I think every mother on the planet questions herself as a mom. If your toddler is happy, healthy and safe then you are doing enough.
2006-08-09 13:41:43 · answer #2 · answered by Stacy W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh dear~ I too am a mom of a 3yr old son. You know in your heart~l good parents worry about their kids.
Wise mom's are my best source of information.
A shared tip was "plan and Schedule" daily time/routines to help both of you out.
AM- we eat breakfast together and watch a DVD [well planned and timed so its NOT rushed] Sometimes we just snuggle in bed with poptarts. He has 30-45 minutes each morning. Then the heated rush begins...
PM- bath time is playtime and fun, then books in bed, kiss prayers and good night. [it can last an hour or 20 minutes] We both look forward to it, it relaxes us both.
Mom make memories.... the kids are only "little" for a little while and so I have made changes in my life to make the most of these years. I don't care about the stuff we don't have, its all about our loving moments.
2006-08-09 15:02:17 · answer #3 · answered by Denise W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's so hard to be a Mom, isn't it? The best Mom is a person who takes care of HERSELF in addition to her family. Get breaks by having your toddler be with trusted friends or relatives. When you are with her/him you will then feel refreshed to deal with very demanding toddler behaviors.
Best wishes!
2006-08-09 13:57:36 · answer #4 · answered by PeggyS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-11 10:51:50 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to when my 16 son was younger.
I know now that you learn to raise a child by trail and error. Nobody is perfect. Use your common sense and everything will be fine. I must have done well because I overheard him telling his best friend what a great mom I am!
2006-08-09 13:38:49 · answer #6 · answered by Dulcinea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing to be guilty about. we love our kids deeply. we've given them everything we have.
sometimes, things just aren't perfect. kids are human being, they aren't robots which follow every each of our instruction to live in a way we expect them to.
as long as you've already tried your very best to fulfill their needs.. then you are a good mom!
and every great mom do sometimes suffer mommy guilt because they care, learn and improve.
God bless
2006-08-09 17:22:46 · answer #7 · answered by #1 Girl -She's Bittersweet- 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I feel like that quite often ... I often get told that I'm doing a great job with my daughter but sometimes I feel that I could be doing a lot more with/for her. I believe that if they are fed, dry, happy, confident children then that's all that matters.
2006-08-09 16:31:02 · answer #8 · answered by purple_sparkly_amethyst 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no instructions on being a mom. Just give your child love, and take care of his needs as a mother. We all feel that way at times like you are feeling. Pray about it and God will guide you along. :)
2006-08-09 13:40:20 · answer #9 · answered by yeppers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A mother's world is run by guilt. I never understood that until my son was born, and it's very true. I really think, though, that kids are resilient. You don't have to be perfect, you just have to love him/her and try to do what's best.
2006-08-09 15:05:04 · answer #10 · answered by Becca 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋