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[quote=Anonymous]I experienced this a lot in the past. I worked full time and constantly felt like I was a crappy mom who could be doing more. I was always comparing myself to stay at home moms- which is ridiculous but that’s what I did. I had a health crisis that pretty much benched me from the hands on part of parenting and so all I was able to do was connect with my kids via snuggling, conversation, reading books, watching shows… basically anything we could do together form my bed. This made me realize that connection and undivided attention are far more nurturing to my children than anything else. It gave me a really good reset and now I don’t let myself feel bad about anything I choose not to do.

For example, my daughters class asked for 5 volunteers to facilitate party. It was the same day as a big work deadline and so I just couldn’t do it. Rather than beating myself, I focused my energy on spending an extra moment with her that morning, braiding her hair and sitting with her while she ate breakfast. When she got home from school, I curled up with her on the couch and let her tell me all about the party. I know she knows that she has loving parents at home, even when we have to say no.  [/quote]

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