We expect more from our children than we do for ourselves it seems, at least that’s the impression you get when you read any comment section online about parenting. People love to shame other parents, especially mothers. There’s a definite rivalry out there about who is doing it better. It is a little silly if you think about it, why do we expect that a helpless infant should be able to comfort themselves in the middle of the night when adults often have the same problem.

Key Takeaways:

• We are praised for giving attention to fellow adults who need us, and giving children needed care should be the same.
• Babies can only communicate through crying, and we have to guess their needs.
• Young children cannot manage their emotions, and it’s up to their parents to help them.

“It’s difficult to be a parent when everything you do is critiqued by at least one person out there, especially when what you’re criticized for the most is being the nurturing and loving caregiver your child needs you to be.”

Read more: https://www.scarymommy.com/gentle-parenting-hard-rewarding/