SAHM vs Working Mum?

Following on from last weeks post about SAHM not being celebrated unless it’s while being a boss babe and not being supported by a partner I’ve decided to say that being a SAHM doesn’t automatically make you a better mum.

I’ve seen and known those mums who may be at home but their attention isn’t on their children.

Being a working mum doesn’t automatically make you a bad mum either.

I’ve seen and known working mums who go out of their way to give their children all of their attention when they are at home.

What’s important is not getting into comparison mode.

Sometimes the SAHM feels like she isn’t doing enough because she might need a break from the things that come with being at home all day long.

Sometimes the working mum realises she has time away so she is able to give the kids all of her when she isn’t at work.

Stop basing whether you are doing a good job parenting based on what you see around you.

It’s your children that matter. Not the outsiders watching and/or judging.

I’ve been both a ‘good’ SAHM and a shit one.

I’ve also been a ‘good’ working mum and a shit one. (By mine and others judgements)

Let go of the judgement. Do what works for you. Ignore the noise. You will never be the perfect person for everyone.

If you know you are doing your best then what anyone outside of you says won’t matter.

Trust yourself.

Xo S