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Good enough parenting

Why good enough parenting is actually great parenting

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It’s natural for new parents to want to ‘get it right’ and do what’s best for their baby. And there’s so much advice about what that means.

But there’s something we want to tell you about ‘getting parenting right’: the very powerful and helpful idea of ‘good enough parenting’.

Watch the video below to help you understand the value of good enough parenting, as well as some important information about wellbeing and self-care.

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Everyone’s experience of pregnancy, birth and parenting is unique and brings different rewards and challenges. Our mental health checklist can help you to see if what you’re experiencing or observing in a loved one could be a reason to seek help.