To the moms of young children asking themselves “Am I doing a good job as a mom?”

You are doing a good job, momma, if you feel your heart smile when you are with your child.

You are doing a good job, momma, if your child, most of the time, understands and follows the boundaries you have established.

You are doing a good job, momma, if bedtime routines are enjoyable and consistent (on most nights).

You are doing a good job, momma, if mealtimes begin to look like mealtimes.

You are doing a good job, momma, if there is something green on your child’s plate.

You are doing a good job, momma, if your child has a lively sense of wonder and keeps asking about the world around himself.

You are doing a good job, momma, if going to the park is something your child looks forward to.

You are doing a good job, momma, if screens are not taking over.

You are doing a good job, momma, if you feel happy with who you are.

You are doing a good job, momma, if you can find some peace in the midst of Legos, wanting the same toy, dishes, a mountain of laundry and sleepless nights.

You are doing a good job, momma, if your child smiles to others and uses kind words.

You are doing a good job, momma, if your child can wait a little.

You are doing a good job, momma, if your home library is now filled with brown bears, caterpillars and stories that rhyme.

You are doing a good job, momma, if you try everyday and if you trust the seeds you plant, because your love, patience, hard work, and discipline will be fruitful.