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Jennifer Kogan, MSW, RSW, LICSW

Compassion Focused Counseling and Consultation in Washington, DC and Ontario, Canada

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Mothers need to Let Go and Embrace The New Perfect

July 6, 2012 by Jennifer Kogan

“I think we need to keep emphasizing that the woman we are all comparing ourselves to — this perfect mom who has mastered the workplace, her marriage, her children, cooking, crafting, and fitness — is a composite. She’s a myth. None of us can excel in every area and maintain sanity. We’re already enough — even if we’re not perfect.” Read more of my interview with Hollee Schwartz Temple author of the book, Good Enough is the New Perfect.

Filed Under: Articles, Families, New Moms, Parents Tagged With: mothers, parenting, perfectionism, self-comapssion, work/life balance

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