Become a Better Mother

A mother, mom, mum, momma or mama, nanay is a woman who has conceived, given birth to, or raised a child in the role of a parent. Because of the complexity and differences of a mother's social, cultural, and religious definitions and roles, it is challenging to define a mother to suit a universally accepted definition. (Biological Mother, Non-biological Mother, Surrogate Mother, Lesbian Motherhood)

You can become a better mother by showing more patience, spending more quality time with your child, and developing a greater sense of humor.

Becoming a mother is probably the most important role you will ever have in life. When you become the parent of a child, your priorities will suddenly shift, and your perspectives on life will change. Your focus will be on what is best for your child. Of course, you want to be the best mother you possibly can, but how do you know that you are doing a fantastic job, and what can you do to improve?

One of the first points you need to remember is that nobody is perfect but you can be a better mother to your child. This holds true for mothers especially. Once you become a mother, you will be introduced to the world of guilt. That's right, guilt. You will spend your days and nights questioning every decision and justifying each choice that you make regarding your child. You may be justifying these decisions to others from time to time, but probably your toughest critic will be yourself. Are you doing the best for your child? Can you become a better parent? Only you know the answers to these questions, but there are some things you can consider that just might help you become a better mother. This doesn't mean that you aren't a good mother already. It just means that there are some issues you may need to take a look at and some areas you could possibly improve in.

Many mothers wish they had more patience on a daily basis. You may need more patience to deal with your child's constant whining. You may wish you had more patience to deal with your children's bickering and sibling rivalry. Maybe you just wish you had more patience to deal with your toddler's endless questions or your teen's sullen attitude. You are not alone. Patience is a big part of mothering, and there will be times when you need to be extremely patient

"A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path."
-- Agatha Christie

"All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother."
-- Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)