Am I A Bad Mother? | Confessions of an Imperfect Parent

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In this solo episode, Valeria opens up about her journey as a millennial mother learning to trust her instincts in the age of overwhelming advice. She shares a recent story of deciding to unfollow parenting accounts on social media, explaining how their well-meaning tips often triggered feelings of judgment and inadequacy. Reflecting on her personal experience, Valeria explores the pressure millennial parents face, constantly bombarded with expert advice on how to parent “correctly.” She advocates for tuning into one's intuition, highlighting how true empowerment as a mother often comes from within, not from outside voices. Through humor and honesty, she invites fellow moms to embrace their unique parenting path and let go of societal expectations.

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What We Talked About:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:29 My Recent Instagram Post
• 03:17 Seeking Parental Advice from Books
• 05:27 Learning to Trust My Parenting Style
• 08:41 Am I Losing Myself?
• 12:29 The So-Called Parenting Experts
• 16:30 Trust Your Instincts and Your Child’s Individual Needs
• 19:22 Talk to Your Kids
• 20:30 The Aspect of Balance in Motherhood
• 23:54 Develop Your Own Motherhood Instincts

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