We Must #stopCOMPAREnting
I used to think that all these pretty images of the perfect family, the perfect kids, and the perfect kitchen, were reality. Maybe some of my friends on social media do have an immaculate house. It makes me wonder how much time during the day they spend cleaning and organizing. Maybe the picture was taken right before the kids came back from school? There you go. That’s it! Can you see how much I’m analyzing this? What if I simply stop comparing myself to everyone else?
I’m certainly happy that Quaker has asked me to help Canadian parents celebrate the authentic side of parenting. It is a great reminder that not everything we see online is real. Staged and filtered images are in everyone news feed. Instead of feeling inspired, these images can leave us feeling insecure about our own parenting. This is why I think it is time to start celebrating all the good things we do as parents and to #stopCOMPAREnting! Let’s celebrate our confidence by sharing the beautiful, authentic, and unpolished side of parenting. Watch this video from Quaker, it will show you that no one has it all figured it out. Really inspiring!
Quaker and I would love it if you could share your real life pictures on social media using the hashtag #stopCOMPAREnting. Show us your confidence by showcasing the authentic side of parenting. Don’t hold back. We all know that kids don’t smile on cue, that your home might be cluttered, and that you don’t always have time to take care of yourself.
Here is a beautiful picture of my real life. This picture was taken after an afternoon of finger painting!
Let’s share these photos because we must #stopCOMPAREnting and be real. Do you compare yourself to other parents?
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Quaker Canada. Opinions are my own.
As the saying goes “we are our own worst enemy” because no matter how good or great a parent you are, you always think I should have done it better or different
Just because we all know it’s the hardest job in the world doesn’t stop everyone from trying to get everyone else to think you’ve got it done easily. Which is strange because we all know differently !
I think we need to stop comparing ourselves to other in all aspects of our lives. We need to live our lives to make ourselves happy, not to impress others.
It’s a harder thing to do in real life… when it’s not a filtered picture, but a real nearly perfect do-it-all-and-still-have-time-to read-the-book friend (or two) of yours.
I love this and I think it applies to all stages of your life, with social media these days everyone is trying to only show the perfect moments not the everyday reality! We should all show our real side!
I love that people are pointing out how often this happens!!! It’s really hard to see the positives, and far to easy to compare and point out negatives!!! Thanks for this positive message!!!
I totally agree, we all try our best and what works for one may not work for another.
I think we are all a bit guilty of comparing weather it is better or worse. I have guilt when I see the “perfect” pics on facebook but should know that behind those pics often is ot the perfect pic.
Every parent is great in their own special way. Comparing yourself to others makes you expect to much of yourself for sure.
I agree completely, you can only do your very best and no more. My 7 are now all adults and good people and so I can breathe a sigh of relief 🙂