10 Things Moms Need to Hear
During the pandemic, we’ve laughed, we’ve cried, and we’ve supported one another when times have been tough (like, really tough). To our Pandemic Parenting mothers: We see you, we hear you, and we thank you.
Need a little emotional pick-me-up? Don’t miss these words of wisdom from our guest experts (and our co-founders, too!) to remember just how special you are.
For the mom who needs a pep talk
“You’re doing it. We’re doing it. We’ll keep doing it because we’re parents and that’s what we do.”
- Dr. Amanda Zelechoski, Pandemic Parenting Co-Founder
For the mom who needs a reminder of how resilient she is
“You are resilient, keep on being resilient, and also keep on moving.”
- Daheia Barr-Anderson, Pandemic Parenting Exchange Guest Expert
For the mom who’s feeling guilty
"You’re being asked to do too much. It’s not a personal failure, it’s a societal failure."
- Dr. Amy Knopf, Pandemic Parenting Exchange Guest Expert
For the new mom who’s struggling
“Healthy babies start with healthy parents. Your needs have to be met.”
- Dr. Cindy-Lee Dennis, Pandemic Parenting Exchange Guest Expert
For the mom who’s feeling lost
“What do I really love doing and how can I make more space for that in my life?” - Dr. Sharon Lamb, Pandemic Parenting Exchange Guest Expert
For the mom who feels lonely
- Dr. Christina Grange, Pandemic Parenting Exchange Guest Expert
For the mom who’s doubting herself
“There are a lot of ways to do this right. You’re doing just fine—please trust yourself.” - Dr. Tiffany L. Green, Pandemic Parenting Exchange Guest Expert
For the mom who is overwhelmed
“Remember: self-care is not selfish, and it’s not something that has to be time consuming or expensive. But it has everything to do with giving yourself a break—now more than ever.”
- Dr. Lindsay Malloy, Pandemic Parenting Co-Founder in “Self-Care for Parents - A Complete COVID-19 Parenting Guide”
For the mom who’s trying so hard to make perfect memories for her children
“What you want is to create an environment in which there is joy, sharing, connecting, and empathy. That’s what is going to be remembered.”
- Dr. Robyn Fivush, Pandemic Parenting Exchange Guest Expert
For the mom who needs a break
One last gift before you go. Check out our ~20 minutes Quick Self-Care for Busy Moms playlist on YouTube: a carefully curated collection of the most helpful, bite-sized bits of self-care, advice, and reassurance from our co-founders and many of our guest experts throughout the last year.
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