12 fantastic photos that promote judgment-free parenting

Ahhhh, the “Mommy Wars.” If you’re a mom, you’ve likely heard of them. Heck, if you’re not a mom, you’ve probably heard of them. It can be hard — especially as a new mom — to feel judged for your parenting decisions. It can be even harder to hear the judgment. I emailed with one…

Ahhhh, the “Mommy Wars.” If you’re a mom, you’ve likely heard of them. Heck, if you’re not a mom, you’ve probably heard of them. It can be hard — especially as a new mom — to feel judged for your parenting decisions. It can be even harder to hear the judgment.

I emailed with one of the women behind this project, and I loved what she said: “Judgment-free motherhood starts from within. We each have the power to be less judgmental if we work on letting the negative thoughts go. It takes practice and a willingness to change our mind, but it’s absolutely possible.” We can do this!


People Skills

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Mental Health

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Nature

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Nutrition

This wartime cake skips eggs, milk, and butter and starts with a pot of boiling raisins