My family sometimes thinks we're spoiling our children, but that doesn't change how I parent. I’m a mom of three girls aged seven and under, and I feel confident in the way my husband and I parent. I don’t think I’m spoiling my children — I think I’m setting them up for long-term mental and emotional well-being. AdvertisementI have grace for the way my family has judged my parentingIt's common in our culture to prioritize productivity over well-being. I might not be parenting perfectly, but I’m parenting on purpose.

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