{my values}

Being a mama also comes with the natural pressure to be perfect. Popular culture suggests mamas can do it all and do it perfectly, when in reality we're all just trying to stitch the pieces of our lives together successfully. Comparing ourselves to media and in particular, social media, can reduce happiness if it looks like everyone else is doing things well and we're not measuring up. 

Realise no one is perfect, even if their instagram posts makes them look like they are, do try detox and take off any pressures you might feel within! Our little babaru{s} are not looking for a perfect parent, only one who loves them deeply with all the warmth. We must now and then remind ourselves the approach to our own motherhood will be unique and our right answer will be different than others. We must embrace our own best language of motherhood naturally } letting it grow and evolve through our different stages of being mama.

At times we must remind ourselves {or beware} there is some competitive parenting and avoid 'friends' who treat parenting as a competitive sport or fellow parents as rivals. Be empathetic, listen, tune in and reach out when you see others who may be struggling, need a listening ear or a helping hand. I’m always happier and more fulfilled when I help others. 

To this day, I believe it is very important to be part of a positive healthy strong community, therefore my natural persona leads me to be involved as well as speak to everyone including mama{s}, guardians and nannies…we are all equal even if we are from different backgrounds or circumstances.