Seventeen years into motherhood, I’ve learned some lessons that completely changed the way I parent. Some of these I figured out early, others much later—but every single one shaped our family for the better.

In this episode, I share the 7 biggest lessons I’d tell my younger self about motherhood, including:

• Why it’s okay (and necessary) to do things you love.
• How giving yourself breaks—without guilt—makes you a better mom.
• Why your imperfections are actually a gift to your kids.
• The importance of raising adults, not just kids.
• And how teamwork and chores can transform family life.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for needing space, worried about not doing it “perfectly,” or wondered how to prepare your kids for real life—this episode is for you.

✨ Give yourself grace. Your kids don’t need a perfect mom. They need you.