Being patient with yourself is key to navigating parenthood from "summary" of What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff,Sharon Mazel
Navigating parenthood can be a challenging journey, filled with ups and downs, joys and frustrations. It's important to remember that it's okay to not have all the answers right away, to make mistakes, to feel overwhelmed at times. In fact, it's perfectly normal. One of the most valuable things you can do for yourself as a parent is to be patient with yourself. It's easy to feel like you should have everything figured out from the start, but the truth is, parenting is a learning process. You will make mistakes, you will have moments of doubt, and that's okay. Being patient with yourself means giving yourself the grace to learn and grow along the way. It means forgiving yourself when things don't go as planned, and giving yourself credit for all the things you are doing right. Parenthood is ...
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