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Motherhood, which is not only the most rewarding yet challenging journey in life, is one of the roles that bear a tremendous burden and responsibility. Being a mother myself, I’ve always wondered what really include the concept of being a positive and kind mother. Is it on being 100% selfless, when your child is in question, or is it more about being able to balance between giving them all they deserve and caring for yourself enough? Not just today, but throughout history the question of good motherhood have remained a key issue. This blog is all about discovering the very essence of good motherhood.

Defining Good Motherhood

For me, motherhood is not just about conforming to the conventional stereotypes and societal norms. It is not just about baking nice and tasty cookies or keeping the house tidy; it is about being there, caring, and providing your children with any help they might need. It is not about praising them for their achievements while criticizing them for mistakes they have made, rather it is imbibing a sense comfort with having a constant support and acceptance, regardless of the outcome.

A good mother not only protects her children physically but also trains them emotionally on the evolution of values such as kindness and independence, and weaknesses such as resilience. It is a process of educating them on dealing with challenges of life in a manner that exudes confidence and boldness; as they also gain the liberty of unearthing and exploring their interests in different fields.

Also, the good motherhood is connected with the realization that it is impossible to achieve the perfection and to accept the imperfections that are by-products of the process. Connecting and building relationships with them is also about owning up and being transparent about your shortcomings, revealing your weaknesses and flaws, and growing with your children.

Balancing Self-Care and Child-Care

A part of parenthood that is usually under-appreciated is taking care of ourselves and good mothering involves that. As mothers, we are used to putting our children’s needs first and foremost, sacrificing our own health and happiness, which is what we naturally do. In so many ways I’ve learned that self-care is as a matter of fact not selfish, but rather it is a key to mental and physical strength one needs for being the best of ourselves for our children.

Good motherhood implies achieving this balance between care for your kids, and care for yourself. It is actually all about fitting what makes you happy and balancing in your life, which may be from finding the additional time to do something you enjoy, spending time with your friends, and perhaps just a few seconds for yourself alone. When we prioritize ourselves, we can recharge and at the same time create a lovable example for the children to learn the significance of self-worth and self-admiration.

Overall, effective motherhood is a multifaceted concept having various facets such as love, compassion, resilience, and self-care. It is all about the concerned listening, the care for your children and alleviation of their fears and apprehensions that comes with patience and compassion. In addition it’s a process of conscious self-care through an understanding of your needs and limitations as well as going through the journey of motherhood in a realistic, meaningful and genuine way. Actually, good motherhood is neither about succeeding in perfection rearing, but rather it is all about enjoying the beauty of imperfection found in murkiness of care that a parent practices from time to time and reveling in every moment spent with the wonderful world of your precious baby.