How can I be the best mum?

I have a 1 year old and genuinely curious of how I can be the best mum possible to him.

I try my best to spend time sitting, exploring and talking to him. I know how to make him belly laugh and I have never felt myself lose my temper with him. I do however sometimes allow miss Rachel or Mickey Mouse tv time when I’m overwhelmed (I work full time so balancing being a mum and working is tricky). I also don’t have a lot of money at the moment just with paying off some debt so I buy a lot of his things from Vinted - not sure if this makes me a bit of a crappy mum.

How can I be better?

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HootyTheNightOwl

Get him out of the house for a while, too. It doesn't have to be some huge gesture. Go for a walk with him and let him see things like leaves, especially with them turning and falling at this time of year. Go to the park and play on the swings etc... you'll probably still have to hold him on the equipment at that age, but it could still be fun.

There's also the airport or train station where you can show him trains and planes coming in and going out. With Halloween and Christmas coming, too, these might be good times to get out depending on where you are.

He can see others dressed in their Halloween costumes, or maybe you could dress him up, too, even if you don't go trick or treating, it's a photo op for you - and maybe see a Christmas Parade, or at least the lights being switched on.

Needchange1111 · 22-25, F

@HootyTheNightOwl we love going walks! He is so nosy so enjoys people watching lol.

I have a DIY Mickey Mouse costume for Halloween this year. My family have said he’s too young to take out but I think he will love it. Thank you for taking the time to reply to me - I appreciate it ❤

HootyTheNightOwl

@Needchange1111 Sometimes, it's not about doing things that HE will remember... it's about creating memories for YOU - so that you have something to tell him about when he gets older.

You're his mother, you know what's best for him... and, if you want to take him out, you take him out. You'll more than likely enjoy going out with him more than you would sitting at home, answering the door.

Lol, I don't celebrate Halloween - yet, I still enjoy going out when I can, just to see the children in their costumes (I live in an area that used to be strictly for elderly and disabled people... and children are taught not to knock on our doors).