As a parent, I find myself constantly immersed in reading, watching, and listening to all things related to parenting. It's a passion of mine. However, I've come to realise that the constant bombardment of information on what we should do as parents can be overwhelming and confusing. It's easy to get caught up in trying to do everything right at every stage of parenting, in every situation, which can prevent us from fully enjoying the sweet and silly moments with our children.

During a recent conversation with a close friend who is also a parent of two, we discussed how the pressure to perform in other areas of life often spills over into our roles as parents. It's a sentiment that many of us can relate to.

"Perhaps, instead of striving for perfection, we need to show more kindness to ourselves as humans and acknowledge that each parenting journey is unique, while still sharing common experiences with one another."

Here are some tips that have helped me, cipher through all the information available to us and to help you decide what is valuable for you and your family.

"It is in our imperfect moments that we often learn the most valuable lessons."

Courtney

Looking to learn more? Explore our suggested podcasts:

Want to stay up to date with Around The Table? 

Join our house to receive exclusive expert lead content in your inbox with the latest tips, and trusted advice across topics including health and wellness, pre and postnatal care, sleep support, child development, education, and much more.