Let's squash that guilt when you feel like you're not spending enough time with your child or not doing enough for your child. ⁠ ⁠ Parenting is about being mindfully present for the moments we DO have with our children. ⁠ ⁠ I rather have a stressed mom put on 15 minutes of screen-time for her toddler if it means she can get a moment of peace so that she can mindfully be present with her child AFTER that break than a mom who is so overwhelmed and is half-present with her child in a cycle of overwhelm.⁠ ⁠ When I talk to overwhelmed parents, I ask how we can carve out moments of peace so they can rest their minds and be more present for their children. ⁠ ⁠ Sometimes this means maximizing independent playtime, utilizing screen time, sitting in your car for 5 minutes before going into your home, or utilizing the help of others to take care of your child. ⁠ It all depends on the person's resources, time, and individual desires. ⁠ ⁠ As parents, we have become SO CONSUMED with the unrealistic expectation of constantly being with our children, engaging with them, and creating elaborate activities for them; but that doesn't need to be the case.⁠ Quality👏🏽Over👏🏽Quantity ⁠ Last week, I welcomed @busytoddler onto The PedsDocTalk Podcast to discuss the misconceptions parents have about playtime and development and it was an amazing conversation. ⁠ ⁠ She is one of my Instagram inspirations and has a heart of gold. ⁠ ⁠ Did you tune in yet? (available wherever you listen to podcasts). ⁠ ⁠ PLEASE remember.⁠ ⁠ You are enough. ⁠ ⁠ You are DOING enough. ⁠ ⁠ This parenting journey is all about balancing your resources and time and finding even the little moments for yourself; so that you can be fully mentally there for your child with the moments you do have with them.⁠ ⁠ Drop a heart ❤️ and share if you needed to hear this today. ⁠ ⁠ #mindfulparenting #mindful #qualitytime ⁠ #motherhood #mamalife #motherhoodunplugged #candidmotherhood #momsofinstagram