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Psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud, co-author of the life-changing Boundaries books and The Mom Factor, says that today’s moms will do more good for their families by giving up “the Supermom model of motherhood, which never worked anyway,” and instead relaxing into being a “good enough mom.”
Why would a psychologist suggest that just being a “good enough mom” is a healthy idea?
“Perfectionistic mothers,” Cloud says, “tend to either go crazy or make their spouse, their kids, or their kids’ spouses crazy. Stop trying to be the perfect mom, and be content with being a ‘good enough’ mom.”
What is a “good enough mom”?
According to Cloud, the “good enough mom” (the one who’s most likely to raise healthy kids and teens) has these characteristics:
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