You won’t always ace this parenting gig—and that’s perfectly fine.
Before I became a mom, I envisioned myself as an absolute parenting superstar. I had it all figured out in my mind, and I could practically see my future self gracefully handling any tantrum that came my way. Oh, karma has a funny way of teaching lessons. If you ever feel smug about your parenting insights, just wait. You’ll find yourself in the midst of a full-blown meltdown with your child at some point.
Once you have a little one, you quickly realize that you’re bound to experience a tantrum or two—or ten. And guess what? Sometimes, just surviving the chaos without losing your mind is the real victory, moms.
You won’t always have the magic solutions. Your child won’t always behave like an angel. And let’s be honest, you won’t always feel like a parenting hero. And you know what? That’s perfectly okay.
Constance Hall, the no-nonsense blogger we all adore, recently tackled tantrums. She shared a relatable story about witnessing a mom in a café with a child throwing an epic fit. “I’ve been that mom,” Constance writes. “I’ve tried everything—bribing, begging, soothing, and even dragging my child to the car while reminding myself that it will be alright. I’ve been on the verge of losing it myself and I’ve also been the mom who just sat there.”
As time goes on, you’re going to hit those days where all you can manage is to be present next to your wailing little one, take some deep breaths, and avoid a meltdown of your own. You’re human, and that’s completely fine.
You will get through it, and next time, you might just pull out some sneaky mom tricks to handle things like a pro. Or maybe you won’t. But remember, every parent goes through the storm of tantrums—sometimes, you just need to breathe and let it happen. As Hall wisely points out, “being there and doing nothing are two very different things.”
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In summary, whether you’re dealing with tantrums or exploring the journey of parenthood through home insemination, remember that every experience is unique, and it’s okay to just be there sometimes.