The power of good enough

The Power of "Good Enough"

​The concept of the "Good Enough Parent" (coined by pediatrician Donald Winnicott) suggests that children actually benefit from parents who aren't perfect.

  • ​Reality Check: You don’t need to provide a curated, Pinterest-worthy childhood.
  • ​The Benefit: When you make mistakes and apologize, or when things don't go perfectly, you teach your child resilience and how to handle life's frustrations.

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