The best, it’s...
The best is not the breast.
It’s also not the bottle.
The best is not holding him in your arms.
It’s also not not holding him in your arms.
The best is not placing him in a certain way.
It’s also not placing him in another way.
The best is not covering him in a certain way.
It’s also not covering him in another way.
The best is not giving him food in purée.
It’s also not giving him food in pieces.
The best is not what your mother says.
It’s also not what your wife or husband says.
The best is not having him stay with a nanny.
It’s also not sending him to daycare or having him stay with his grandparents.
The best is not following a certain type of education.
It’s also not following another type of education.
Do you know what is really the best?
The best is you…
The best is what your instinct tells you.
The best is what helps you feel good.
The best is what allows you to be happy with your family.
Because if you are well, they will receive the best. Because the best is you.
Because if you feel confident, they will also feel confident in themselves.
Because if you believe you are doing well, your peace of mind and happiness
will also be achieved.
The best is you.
Let’s stop telling every father or mother what is best for him or her.
Because what is truly the best for your children, is you."

Today I want to share with you this text that speaks to me a lot and that encourages me to be alongside parents. Often, everyone offers their advice on how to handle their baby. These comments often come from good intentions but are sometimes poorly adapted to your situation. Also, you sometimes find yourself overwhelmed and disconnected from your own feelings, no longer knowing who to listen to and sometimes even forgetting to listen to yourself!
But aren’t you the best person to know what is best for you and your baby?
To achieve this, you must start by trusting yourself… just a little!
…listen to yourself, observe your baby with kindness, try things out…
Through the parents we support, we often see many who "pass by" what seems right for them and their baby, thus causing guilt, disappointment...
There are resource centers, organizations, associations... to take the time to talk about this, not to give you a ready-made answer, but so that you find Your answer.
The one who will be just for you, without judgment and guiding you if needed, towards a professional who will be able to support you. You are not alone, but most of the answers are within you!
Karen





