“And this was a pretty in-depth survey. So, the fact that over 1,000 women took it was amazing, and I wanted to know how much mom guilt was affecting them, and 96% of women said it was.” -Alli Worthington.
Alli Worthington, known for her straight-talking encouragement and practical tools that help women reach their dreams in business and life, is the author of five books, including The Year of Living Happy, Fierce Faith, Breaking Busy and her latest Remaining You While Raising Them. She is a speaker, podcaster, and life and business coach who launched Called Creatives, a cohort of women speakers and writers.
Alli Worthington shines a light on the prevalent issue of mom guilt and the immense pressure parents face in the modern world of social media. She shares her wisdom on how mothers can navigate this overwhelming landscape, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and embracing their individual mothering styles. She unpacks the concept of the five mom superpowers and the significance of understanding and leveraging one’s strengths in raising children. Alli’s reassurance that each parent possesses their unique superpower in nurturing their kids and Lee Ann’s encouraging perspective offers a beacon of hope for those struggling with guilt and self-doubt as they navigate the challenges of Christian parenting.
Key Takeaways:
- How the impact of social media and comparing it to other mothers leads to mom guilt.
- The impact of social media on children, especially teenage girls.
- Description of the five mom superpowers: caring mom, ride-or-die mom, protector mom, idealist mom, and cheerleader mom.
- The importance of identifying one’s strengths in motherhood and acknowledging the potential for mothers to have a mix of superpowers.
- Mothers’ self-assessment, setting realistic expectations, reminding ourselves of the true qualities of a great mom.
- Encouragement for mothers to feel empowered and not let mom guilt destroy them.
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