20/10/2026
You want know how to escape perfectionism as a mum? Stop comparing ourselves to a version that just isn't who you are.
When my son showed me this simple, adorable cake that is his dream birthday cake this year, my heart melted. But I also felt a wave of validation that I am doing a good enough job in motherhood. He doesn't want perfection or aesthetics. He just wants something meaningful to him.
So next time you wonder how to get rid of mum guilt, start by giving yourself more credit. Your children just want you. Your version of being their mummy. The social media parenting trends can do one!