“I’m not a crafty or elaborate activity planner kind of mom—and I sometimes feel guilty”

Listen up, moms! We don’t have to be Pinterest perfect moms to be a good mom. If this is something that brings you joy, that is INCREDIBLE; but it’s not a checkbox that defines your worth as a mother. I welcome Anna—a mom from the PedsDocTalk community to chat about that mom guilt created by not being crafty and the elaborate activity planner. We discuss: Where guilt surrounding our actions as moms comes from What our children developmentally need for play How to reframe when you’re feeling guilty not doing enough for your kiddo  Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk TV on YouTube. SPONSOR Bitte is an online kids’ boutique where you will find a stunning collection natural gifts and essentials for your little ones. They offer chic organic cotton clothing and accessories, delightful toys, kid-friendly housewares, and so much more -- all made with sustainable materials for a gentler impact on our environment AND amazingly priced so as not to break your budget! Visit bitteshop.com and use code PedsDoc20 to receive 20% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join Pediatrician and mother Dr. Mona Amin as she equips parents with the tools to thrive and feel confident in parenthood. Episodes include conversations with experts in the field of child development, child health, parental mental health and well-being, answering questions directly from parents, and parenting guidance and mindset tips to get YOU the most out of your parenting journey. Follow her on Instagram @pedsdoctalk and subscribe to her YouTube for more!