Endless patience? Throw it out the window. Big Little Feelings co-founder Deena Margolin joins host Liz Tenety to explain why 91 percent of moms feel guilty, even though they're doing the most. She shares where that guilt comes from, how to hold a boundary while your toddler melts down at the park, and why taking time for yourself makes you a better mom. And she's going out with a girlfriend this weekend without an ounce of guilt, at least for now.

In this episode:

(00:00) Deena’s mom guilt moment

(04:32) How Big Little Feelings started

(13:16) Rethinking the "terrible twos"

(18:13) The gentle parenting backlash

(22:54) 91% of moms feel mom guilt

(24:21) Deena’s own mom guilt (and why dads don't feel it)

(29:38) Perfectionism and "good girl syndrome"

(35:18) Where to start if you're struggling

Subscribe to The Motherly Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

Like the show? Leave us a rating or review.

Stay connected: