Do you ever find yourself just expecting to be exhausted all the time as a mom?

Have you just assumed that it’s not possible to both be available to your child and also pursue the work that you love?

Do you believe that it’s your job to prevent your child from feeling pain?

Today, we are going to debunk some of the most widely held myths in motherhood- beliefs that ultimately lead to huge amounts of anxiety, depression, and burn out for the women who hold them.

Here are the 12 myths to debunk:

1. Good moms love being with their kids all the time

2. If I wanted a baby and my child is healthy, I should just be grateful

3. Motherhood is just hard and it’s normal to feel burned out. 

4. If I just put my head down and plow through, it will get easier

5. I am a competent and smart woman, I shouldn’t need help

6. If my child is distressed or struggling, it’s my fault

7. I can’t let me child see my struggles

8. It all goes so quickly, I should enjoy every moment

9. I can’t do it all

10. Mothering requires sacrifice of self

11. Maternal and child Mental health means I’m happy all the time and so is my child

12. In order to have a secure attachment with my child, I need to be available when my child wants and needs me.

After you listen to this episode, please come on over to our IG feed @motherhooduncutpodcast and let us know whether or not these resonate and what other myths of motherhood you are aware of. We’d love to hear from you!

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