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Let go of mum guilt and enjoy the first years of motherhood with the help of this self-care support guide
Sleepless nights, endless feeding and the constant whir of the washing machine are often what you expect when you become a mum - and on top of all that, there's "mum guilt". Often born from the unrealistic expectation of the "perfect" mother, mum guilt is the term given to the feelings of inadequacy that women experience in relation to their children and their parenting choices.
This is where Guilt-Free Mum comes in; it's time to reject the notion of the perfect parent and start being kind to yourself. Learn to allay those fears that you are falling short of expectations and give yourself a break!
Inside you will find:
- Top tips and techniques on how to overcome mum guilt
- A multitude of simple ways to inject self-care into a busy schedule
- Case studies from other new mums on how they overcame their anxieties
- Empowering quotes to inspire and motivate
You don't have to achieve perfection to be an amazing mother because you already are!
About the author
Zeena Moolla is an author and journalist, writing for publications including Marie Claire, Grazia, The Telegraph, The Mirror and Red magazine. When she’s not writing, she can be typically found running late on the school run, batch-cooking dahl and, when she’s living her best life, supping a glass of wine in front of the telly with sole control of the remote.
Summary
Let go of mum guilt and enjoy the first years of motherhood with the help of this self-care support guide
Sleepless nights, endless feeding and the constant whir of the washing machine are often what you expect when you become a mum - and on top of all that, there's "mum guilt". Often born from the unrealistic expectation of the "perfect" mother, mum guilt is the term given to the feelings of inadequacy that women experience in relation to their children and their parenting choices.
This is where Guilt-Free Mum comes in; it's time to reject the notion of the perfect parent and start being kind to yourself. Learn to allay those fears that you are falling short of expectations and give yourself a break!
Inside you will find:
- Top tips and techniques on how to overcome mum guilt
- A multitude of simple ways to inject self-care into a busy schedule
- Case studies from other new mums on how they overcame their anxieties
- Empowering quotes to inspire and motivate
You don't have to achieve perfection to be an amazing mother because you already are!
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With practical advice, mindfulness techniques and empathetic discussions, this wonderful book is a safe space for mums to nurture their mental health. Whimsical Mama
