An Open Letter to All Good Enough Parents

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Dear Parents,

Let’s have an honest conversation. We’ve crossed paths countless times—at parks, grocery stores, and while juggling our hectic schedules. When we exchange pleasantries and say, “I’m fine,” I know we often mean the opposite. We’re not fine; we’re overwhelmed. We’re juggling endless responsibilities, from planning elaborate birthday parties to managing work emails late into the night. The reality is we feel drained, frumpy, and guilty about our parenting choices, often burdened by the weight of comparison and self-doubt.

Every day, we witness other parents who seem to glide through their daily routines effortlessly. Yet, often, our inner critic pipes up, berating us with thoughts like, “You’re not doing enough” or “You’re failing at this parenting thing.” Beneath that harsh self-talk, what we all crave is reassurance: “You’re doing a good job.”

So let’s change the narrative. It’s time to stop pretending we’re fine when we’re not. Let’s embrace the idea of being “good enough” parents instead of striving for an unattainable perfection. Being a good enough parent doesn’t mean we love our children any less. Rather, it allows us to release the pressure of impossible standards and to focus on genuine care and guidance.

You might be thinking that our children deserve our very best. And it’s true—they do. But we can give our best without the constant burden of perfection. It’s okay if our grocery carts lean towards convenience foods rather than organic options. If dinner has been pizza for three nights straight, that’s good enough! If date night involves wearing clean yoga pants and catching up on a favorite show after the kids are asleep, that’s also good enough.

We face enough challenges as parents. Getting everyone out the door on time—let alone in matching socks—can feel like a triumph. And if we manage to discipline our kids while teaching them kindness, we should applaud ourselves. We don’t need to add the pressure of unrealistic expectations, like crafting homemade Halloween costumes or preparing elaborate lunches every day.

Parenting can feel like a relentless uphill battle, and pretending otherwise is exhausting. Let’s stop the competitive cycle and support each other instead. We’re all striving to raise kind, compassionate individuals, and it’s vital to recognize that we’re doing the best we can with the resources and time we have.

As a wise friend once said, “Each day I fail at something; it’s just a matter of what.” We learn and grow as parents daily, but the quest for perfection is futile. We don’t need to add to our stress by worrying that we’re not providing an all-organic, sugar-free diet or throwing extravagant birthday parties.

I’ve chosen to focus on being a good enough parent, and in doing so, I’ve finally started to hear the words I longed to hear: “You’re doing a good job.” And you know what? So are you.

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In summary, let’s embrace the notion of being good enough parents. We’re all navigating this challenging journey together, and we deserve kindness—both for our children and for ourselves.