Well we all make them. Big ones, little ones, some we make over and over again. It’s part of our nature and us mums are no exception. Since being a mum I’ve come to realise just how scary life is and how many decisions a day we actually have to make. It’s exhausting! From deciding the small stuff like what’s for breakfast, which toy shall we play with first and which little t-shirt looks the cutest (even though it will be stained and ruined within minutes). The big stuff like should my little one go to nursery, when should I step in to help/stop a situation and is this bump something to worry about or another time for me to over-react.
There are so many occasions where we could easily make a ‘mistake’ and most of the time it’s of no lasting significance. But we must remember we are role models for our little ones and no matter what happens we need to make mistakes to be able to learn, grow and make better choices in the future. Right from day dot we are told mistakes aren’t good and the negativity that is surrounded by the idea of mistakes is oppressing. But really we should be embracing our mistakes. In the classroom I’m often saying to children, ‘It’s ok, making mistakes is what helps us to learn’ and saying this often and living by this is what turns their little worried faces into strong, resilient characters who only go on to make better, informed choices int he future.
Going forward, let us remember that any mistake is an opportunity to learn and let’s not hide from them, big or small. Let us show our children that we make mistakes too and it’s OK.
Being Mum, Being Me 