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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FORMERLYbatovn · 61-69, M

In 15 or 20 years he's not going to remember the toys you bought, he's not going to remember the clothes that you bought him he's going to remember that you worked hard to give him everything possible, he's going to remember the times that you spent with him and the memories that he has of your conversations and playing with him and spending time with him and teaching him and helping him to grow and learn. That is being the best mom possible. Too many kids are raised with a lack of love in the lack of proper discipline and attention by their parents. If you give him that, you will be the best mom possible