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An Ultimate Guide to Parents Who Seem to Have It All Figured Out
Hey there, new parents! How’s everything going? Feeling a bit worn out yet? Maybe those late-night feedings or the endless energy of a toddler are starting to take their toll – you know, the kid who’s got you worrying about everything from outlet licks to stair leaps and the inevitable refusal of anything that’s actually nutritious?
If you’re feeling a little lost in the parenting game, trust me, you’re not alone. It’s easy to feel like you’re in way over your head, especially when the guilt creeps in, and you find yourself questioning, “What am I even doing?” You’ve crushed calculus, maybe you’ve built a thriving business, and hey, you can even drive a stick shift. But when it comes to parenting, it feels like you’d barely scrape by on a pop quiz – C+ at best, and only if you’ve had a triple espresso beforehand!
It seems like every other parent out there has their act together. They know the ropes, and let’s be honest, they might even be – gasp – better at this whole parenting thing than you. Spoiler alert: they probably are.
Types of Parents Who Seem to Have It All Figured Out
So, in the spirit of saving you the trouble of discovering all the ways you might improve (but likely won’t), here’s a fun rundown of parents who are, without a doubt, doing a better job than I ever could:
- Strict Parents
- Chill Parents
- City Dwellers giving their kids street smarts
- Suburban families with backyards and Brazilian soccer coaches
- Country folk teaching their kids about real responsibility
- Parents who vaccinate
- Parents who choose not to vaccinate
- The ultra-clean parents with hand sanitizer in tow
- The “bring on the germs” parents
- Breastfeeding advocates
- Bottle feeders
- Religious families
- Non-religious parents
- Parents on the fence about God’s role in their parenting
- Conservatives
- Liberals
- Anarchists
- Famous figures like Alex Smith
- Free Range parents
- Kiddie Leash advocates
…and the list goes on.
From the Pinterest-perfect moms to the ones who don’t even have time to update baby books, there’s a whole spectrum of parenting styles out there. You’ve got moms who are all about self-care and those who dedicate every waking moment to their kids.
And let’s not forget the parents-to-be who are totally convinced they’ll never make the mistakes you have. You know, the Gwyneth Paltrows and Angelina Jolies of the world.
While it can be disheartening to feel like you’ll never measure up, remember that even if you feel a bit lost, you probably know more than you give yourself credit for. Just try not to compare yourself too harshly to the parenting rock stars out there, like Dr. Spock.
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In the end, every parent has their unique journey, and as long as you’re doing your best, that’s what truly matters.