![]() “Her children tend to be hypercritical of themselves, feeling inadequate and emotionally empty.” Stephan Poulter, family therapist and clinical psychologist, defines the typical “ perfectionistic mom” as an over-controlling, fearful and anxious woman for whom appearance is everything, and warns: These are all things you and I can do – and constantly do without giving it much thought.What I do each moment I am raising these girls determines what legacy I am building and I want mine to be one of empowerment, love, and faith.ĭr. This is what will shape what kind of moms they will be. I was taking notes and thinking to myself this is what they will be telling my grandkids about me. Doing what I want to do all the time is boring, and her discipline gives us purpose. Without her guidance we would be completely lost. My mom watches movies with me no matter if it’s late (and falls asleep).My mom admits when she makes a mistake and tells me of mistakes she has made in the past. ![]() My mom lets me have time to play and be creative.My mom prepares me for the future and gives me unsolicited advice.My mom involves me in cooking healthy meals, and asks me what I want to eat.My mom gives me hugs and kisses and says she loves me.She makes me laugh and tells me stories about when she was little My mom believes in me and teaches me to stand up for what we believe in.My mom is blunt, authentic, and answers my questions truthfully.My mom is never too tired or busy to spend time with me.My mom praises me, listen to me, and validates my opinions.My mom is understanding and supports me in things she has no interest in.I’ll share my daughters’ responses to what they would tell their friends is “awesome” about their mom (because at 13 and 14, having an “awesome mom” is what it is all about LOL): In my research, I’ve found that children want different things in their mom, but being a Supermom isn’t one.
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