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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SomeMichGuy · M

Your closing question shows that you truly are a mom:

How can I be better?

But if you look at the answers, people agree that you are already being a fantastic mom. 😊😊😊

The most precious thing you have IS your time, and spending it with your boy is incredibly important. The people telling you he has to be independent--I don't know wtf they are drinking or thinking, but your closeness will make him feel safe, validated, secure.

Your talking will help his language skills.

You are showing him love as a living, breathing "object lesson" every day.

And never feel bad about getting him what he needs in passing at better prices--clothes and toys are pretty fleeting as they grow so quickly! Spending your money wisely is smart!

He is properly your focus and bonding even more through play, laughter, tickling? holding...he is going to have a very warm & loving base. The evil people don't start this way; the good people do. You are forming a man who will be amazing.

Thank you for being a great mom! 😊😊😊🎆🎆🎈🎉🏆👏👏👏👏

Needchange1111 · 22-25, F

@SomeMichGuy you really are such a lovely person!

Being a parent has been the biggest honour of my life so far - I just want to make sure I’m getting it right! ❤

SomeMichGuy · M

@Needchange1111

you really are such a lovely person!

Thank you for such a very high compliment; I assure you that, while I do like to think that "I have my moments"--and I'm glad this has been one of them!--I am largely unworthy of such high praise.