http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/05/09/slacker-moms-vs-alpha-moms It's Good to Be a Little Selfish—It Actually Makes You a Better Mother Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:44:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/05/09/slacker-moms-vs-alpha-moms#comment-154 Karen Bierdeman Sat, 19 May 2007 18:00:04 +0000 http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/05/09/slacker-moms-vs-alpha-moms#comment-154 Amen to the idea that it's all about knowing what you think is important and not getting caught up in the details. For me, the details are others' judgments of me, my OWN judgments of myself and others, comparing myself, unrealistic expectations, etc. I think one reason moms feel guilty for parenting "wrong" because they look at others moms' best qualities and strengths and compare them to their own "worst" qualities. I know I do that and really have to watch myself. By the way, LOVE the idea of your book and how it focuses on all different kinds of moms. Bravo! Keep up the good work! Amen to the idea that it’s all about knowing what you think is important and not getting caught up in the details. For me, the details are others’ judgments of me, my OWN judgments of myself and others, comparing myself, unrealistic expectations, etc. I think one reason moms feel guilty for parenting “wrong” because they look at others moms’ best qualities and strengths and compare them to their own “worst” qualities. I know I do that and really have to watch myself. By the way, LOVE the idea of your book and how it focuses on all different kinds of moms. Bravo! Keep up the good work!

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