Signs You're a Good Mom
15 Signs You're Doing Motherhood Right
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Moms put a lot of pressure on themselves to be "perfect" — to be the women who appear in all of those parenting books or seem to have it all together thanks to a well-curated Instagram account. But being a good mom has nothing to do with getting the kids to eat their vegetables or having them sleep through the night (though those are pretty important). It's about hearing your child say, "I love you, Mom," and getting through the tough parenting moments. Still think you're the worst mother ever? If any of these apply to you, then you are good in our books!
1 The kids smile about 90 percent of the time.
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2 They share with others.
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3 You aren't afraid to issue a time-out.
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4 They say please and thank you without being told.
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5 You put their need to eat, bathe, and sleep before your own.
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6 They would rather cry on your shoulder than into a tissue.
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7 They call for you when they have a bad dream.
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8 You never leave the house without a hug.
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9 Your little child loves spending time with you.
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10 Your teen is embarrassed to be seen with you.
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11 You are a mom first and a friend second.
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12 Your partner doesn't know how you do it.
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13 You've stopped crying over spilled milk.
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14 Sometimes the kids say, "I hate you."
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15 But they always say, "I love you."
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