Ep 23 - The Question Every Parent Faces: What if I don't feel like I'm going to be a good parent?

Jill and Bobby dive deep into the universal question every new parent grapples with: "Am I a good parent?" From pregnancy through toddlerhood, self-doubt often creeps in, leading us to question our abilities. Jill opens up about how this question weighed on her throughout her pregnancy and early postpartum journey, especially as a first-time mom navigating the emotional complexity of motherhood. With candid insights from both of them, they explore how that doubt lingers in the early days of parenting, only to be slowly replaced by moments of reassurance and connection—evidence of the love and care they’ve poured into their child. In this episode, you'll hear:

• Common struggles with self-doubt during pregnancy and postpartum
• The impact of friends’ encouraging words in helping you believe you’re a great mom
• How children’s small gestures of care remind us we are doing a good job
• The struggle of feeling disconnected when you're not the preferred parent
• The turning point when you realize you’re a good mom
• The importance of looking back at parenting moments to see evidence of your growth and success
• How every parent faces discouragement, but love and progress prove those doubts wrong

Parenthood is full of ups and downs, and it’s easy to get lost in the question of whether you’re doing enough. Jill and Bobby remind us that even during the hardest times, there’s always evidence that you’re doing a great job. Whether it's the simple act of a child checking in on you or those quiet moments of bonding, those are the real indicators of success as a parent. If you’re struggling with doubts about your parenting abilities, this episode serves as a gentle reminder that you are exactly the parent your child needs—and you’ll see that in the evidence of everyday love.

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Jill & Bobby

 

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