I'm a worry wart mom! Need suggestions on finding the right balance.

United States
August 28, 2007 12:20pm CST
Unfortunately, I'm turning into one of those worry wart moms. I worry about everything my daughter does. If she is running through the house too fast, then I worry. If she isn't wearing her shoes outdoors, I worry. If she doesn't eat enough food at dinner time, I worry some more. My attitude used to be so carefree, motherhood has certainly changed me! I'm worried that I will be one of those pestering moms when my daughter grows up and she will just roll her eyes at me, and say, "Oh, mom!" She's a sensible kid. Does this always happen? Do daughters always find a way to grow away from their moms? Or, think that their moms are annoying, no matter what good intentions they have? Does anyone have tips on finding a nice balance so that I'm not always pestering her about something. I have the best intentions as her mom, but I'm worried (once again) that she won't see it that way as she grows up.
1 response
maddysmommy
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
30 Aug 07
Oh I worry ALL THE TIME. Now that he is a little older I have learned to loosen up a bit and if he falls, then he falls and I'm there to make sure I pick him up, dust him off, treat any cuts or whatever and deal with him as best I can. I need to let him grow up too and try new things as well. I have always had a tight rope around him and was constantly making sure he was ok but overtime I have learned to let the rope loose at times and let him experience things for himself. He loves that and has really grown up and become more social, playful, and enjoys doing things without me on his back all the time.