24/10/2026
Lately, I’m seeing a trend online where mothers are snapping back at conscious parenting, saying they just don’t have the “capacity” to explain expectations anymore. (And not having capacity is another post topic I’ll go into)
I get being tired. But we are here to mother and guide, not run a dictatorship just because it’s easier for us.
Parenting isn’t about getting on with your life while your kids sit pretty and just do what they’re told without question.
Having orders barked at you is s**t.
The real reason we end up in constant battle mode is because we expect instant ex*****on without taking the time to actually guide them through the expectation.
Often it’s not a one-time guidance, it’s a consistent guidance from a neutral space, without projecting your own frustrations.
Taking 5 minutes to explain the why from a neutral space doesn’t make you a pushover. It shifts the entire dynamic for the better.
It shows your child that you respect them enough to include them, and that you are working with them, not just talking at them.
Pushback doesn’t stop because you laid down more rules. It stops when they feel like you’re actually on their side.
Drop a 💜 if you’re choosing to guide your tiny human, not dictate.