Every parent has good and bad days. Every parent sometimes feels positively worn out. Taking care of a young child can leave you feeling like you never have a moment to yourself unless you find it after midnight, and then you may be interrupted by a small cry. Besides that, if you’re like most parents of young children, you can hardly keep your eyes open after 8 p.m. You may wonder if someone else has found an easier way to do the job. On bad days, you might secretly ask yourself if you are doing something wrong. No one knows a short-cut to being a good parent. It’s common for parents’ bodies to ache a little. You may also feel emotionally bruised. Take heart, you are probably doing fine. A lot of weariness goes along with being a parent. Bad days are usually followed by good days. All these days will pass as your little one becomes less demanding. Young children need parents who try to do their best with them every day. That doesn’t mean parents succeed all the time. When you’re not feeling OK, try not to worry about being a super parent. The more you can laugh about things and really enjoy your baby, the better for everyone. Infants and toddlers can be demanding. When you feel like you’re at the end of your rope, call a good friend to let off steam and to talk. Or call your doctor or spiritual adviser. Even though you sometimes feel overwhelmed, that doesn’t stop you from being a good parent, because you still care about and love your child. Talking about it shows that you are responsible enough to know when you need to get help.

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