Why parents don't have to be perfect - a small reminder for parents

The alarm rings. Way too early. Your child said the socks feel “especially uncomfortable” today, breakfast is somehow everywhere, and of course, the kids’ backpack is still in the daycare cloakroom.

Perfect is boring, your everyday life is real.

There are those days when you wonder if all the other parents know something you don’t, if there’s a secret recipe for the perfect kindergarten morning. The lunchbox on Instagram looks like a Pinterest dream, while yours has only a banana and half a cheese sandwich in it today. But that’s exactly what counts. That’s enough. And your child? Will be just as full and just as loved.

Children don’t need superhero parents, they need you.

With all your little quirks, your impatience in the morning, and your goodnight kisses with crumbs on your sweater. You are the safe harbor. The person who’s there. Who gives comfort when the bandage slips. Who laughs when the stuffed animal gets “accidentally” smuggled into daycare.

Your child doesn’t care whether you labeled all the spare clothes. They notice whether you hold them when they’re nervous. Whether you listen when they talk about “the thing with the slide.”

You’re allowed to take a breath too.

It’s okay if you need a moment on the couch in the afternoon before admiring the tenth cardboard rocket of the month. It’s okay if sometimes you’re just done. You’re not a bad person for looking forward to the quiet after bedtime.

At Little Who we believe: being a parent isn’t a competition. Not “who does the most,” but “what feels right for us.” There’s no one right way to do everything perfectly. But there are endless ways to be loving and understanding.

So in case no one has said it to you today:
You’re doing a wonderful job. And your child sees that. Every single day.

And if you’re still looking for a little everyday companion that’s as real, sturdy, and full of heart as you are, feel free to take a look at our sustainable kids’ backpacks. 🌿🎒