I’m sure some of you must be wondering, ‘Happy,’ ‘carefree,’ and ‘mother’—aren’t these oxymorons? Well, these are not just a few oxymoronic words anymore; this is possible, thanks to the ever-evolving social media. By now, I’m sure most of you will be wondering if I am out of my mind! Let me assure you that this is absolutely doable.

If you are a mother (or a parent) reading this, I urge you to take a few seconds to sit back, close your eyes, smile, and give yourself a pat on the back, saying, ‘Hey, I have assigned myself the most difficult job in this world, and I am going to rock it.’

It might sound a bit weird at first, but upon reflection, one may realize that being a parent is the most difficult job in the world. If done right, it results in contributing to making this world a more beautiful, better, and safer place. Now, the question arises: how can we perform this job happily when there are times we feel out of control, unsure of what to do or how to respond? We may feel hurt one moment, furious the next, and then overwhelmed with guilt and self-doubt, all while being scared. Does this sound familiar? Relax, take a chill pill, as almost all parents go through these challenges.

Let’s take a moment to reflect: Are we born parents? We only become parents after the birth of our first child. So, technically, we are as old as our firstborn. This means we are allowed to not know everything, seek help and guidance, make mistakes, and of course, admit in front of our children that we are also growing with them as parents.

When our children answer us back, do not accept or follow our advice, or throw tantrums, we should close our eyes and remember our childhood, realizing that these little fellows are our own mini versions. If you hear someone saying, “My child doesn’t worry me at all,” it means that he or she has a lot of patience and acceptance. This is a moment to take inspiration.

At times when we are furious for any reason, seeking the help of the youngest member in the family is both calming and enlightening. Hugging children tightly when we feel very angry helps to create a special, long-lasting, positive bond with them. 

These little experiments in daily life help us be happy mothers and parents.

Happy Parenting.

Happy Mothers’ Day.