You know that phrase on your car’s rear view mirrors? “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” That’s how I feel about parenting on Facebook and Instagram. Status updates and pictures posted on Instagram are not always what they appear… News feeds on Facebook profiles everywhere are cluttered with status updates by parents proclaiming, “Annabelle ate an entire plate
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Motherhood is not for the faint-hearted. Frogs, skinned knees, and the insults of teenage girls are not meant for the wimpy. — Danielle Steel
“Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.” – Anne Frank
Before becoming a mother I had a hundred theories on how to bring up children. Now I have seven children and only one theory: Love them, especially when they least deserve to be loved. — Kate Samperi
A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path. — Agatha Christie
I had this dream that when I had my children I was just going to want to be with them, and I wouldn’t want to work. And that was sort of this ideal, in a way, based on nothing, because my mom always worked. I had this dream that somehow I’d be so fulfilled, and
“I love being a mom — and I could do only that — but I think it re-energizes me to go out and work.” – Cindy Crawford
“I know in the end I wouldn’t feel balanced if I didn’t have my work as well as motherhood.” – Susan Sarandon
“We are honestly like any working couple with a family . . .You do the best you can. You make your child a priority and hope that you are able to do the things that matter to you, and if not, start figuring out how to make your child’s life the best.” – Sarah Jessica
One of the things my parents taught me, and I’ll always be grateful for the gift, is to not ever let anybody else define me. – Wilma Mankiller