The other day, I was standing in line at the supermarket when I saw a mother with her crying baby, dealing with a temper tantrum. Immediately, my own opinions surfaced: "How could she handle it that way?" Moments later, I watched a parent glued to their cell phone while their kids tried to get attention. "So wrong," I thought.
Sound familiar on your parenting journey?
Parents Judge: Understanding Our Deep-Seated Reactions
Almost half of moms and dads feel judged about their parenting choices, from attachment parenting to how they respond to negative child behaviors. But what's really happening when we put other parents under our magnifying glass? Understanding these reactions is key to breaking free from judgment.