Parenting isn’t always a walk in the park, and that’s perfectly fine. Before embracing motherhood, I envisioned myself as the ultimate parent. Surely, I would be exceptional, right? I remember looking down on mothers with unruly toddlers, thinking I would never find myself in that position. Life has a funny way of balancing the scales; if you’re ever smug about something, it often comes back to you in unexpected ways.
Fast-forward to parenthood, where you inevitably find yourself facing tantrums. Some days, it feels almost impossible to manage the chaos. And you know what? Simply surviving these meltdowns with your sanity intact is a victory in itself, moms.
You won’t always have the magic solutions. Your child won’t always be on their best behavior, and you won’t always excel at this parenting gig. And that’s absolutely okay.
Recently, a fellow parenting blogger, Lena Brooks, shared her thoughts on tantrums: “I was once at a café when I witnessed a mother whose child was throwing an epic fit. She just sat there, seemingly unfazed.” I’ve been that mom too. I’ve tried bribing, begging, and soothing my child during a meltdown. I’ve even dragged them to the car while reminding myself that it would all be alright. In those moments, I’ve felt like throwing my own tantrum, yet there I sat, doing nothing.
As you navigate parenting, there will be days when you feel overwhelmed, when the only thing you can do is stay by your child’s side, take deep breaths, and remind yourself that you’re human. And yes, it’s perfectly fine to feel this way.
You’ll likely emerge from the storm, ready to employ new strategies next time—or maybe not. Just remember, tantrums are a universal experience; sometimes, all you need to do is breathe through it and let it unfold. As Brooks wisely notes, “Being present and doing nothing are two very distinct actions.”
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In summary, it’s normal to feel challenged by tantrums; embracing the chaos and allowing yourself to be present—even in silence—can be a profound act of parenting.