April 20, 2023

How to Put an End to Mom Guilt and Create Better Boundaries with Kids- Clinical Psychologist Prachi S Vaish

We mothers have a lot on our plates and are prone to feeling that we don’t give enough time to our kids. I work from home, do only what’s essential in terms of chores but still am unable to give just 30 minutes of undistracted time everyday to my daughter. Even if I am with her, I am constantly thinking about what needs to be done- work, podcast, chores. When I play with her, I feel that I don’t teach her and when I teach her, I feel that we could be having fun.

I also feel dissatisfied by my husband’s contribution in parenting and feel that he can do more. And because I feel so much guilt, I am too lenient with Idhaya sometimes and too strict at others so we don’t have proper boundaries.

Though some amount of guilt might be ok as it motivates us to do better but many of us have a lot of it. it might overwhelm us and feelings might come out in an unexpected way.

In this episode, Clinical psychologist Prachi S Vaish will help us in managing this feeling. Prachi is a relationship and trauma therapist and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Prachi will tell us about-

-mom-guilt and mom-shaming

-how shaming ourselves affects our mental health

-how to overcome the feelings of guilt and shame

-how to create healthy boundaries with kids

-how to have better understanding with our spouse in terms of parenting