Parenting · Perfectionism
Breaking the Good Mom Myth
What this book is about
Breaking the Good Mom Myth challenges cultural expectations that mothers should be endlessly patient, self-sacrificing, organized, fulfilled, and certain. Alyson Schafer invites readers to identify values, tolerate imperfection, and make parenting choices that fit their actual family. The book can help reduce shame created by comparison and unrealistic standards, particularly those reinforced by social media. Its practical tone encourages reflection without requiring parents to perform an impossible version of motherhood.
About the author
Alyson Schafer is a family counselor, parenting educator, speaker, and author. Her work focuses on practical parenting, family relationships, and the expectations placed on caregivers. She is known for using accessible examples and a direct, encouraging style. Breaking the Good Mom Myth applies that approach to guilt, perfectionism, comparison, and the pressure to perform an idealized version of motherhood.
Kristin says
This is a great read for moms. It challenged my idea of what a good mom is and the impossible ideal promoted by society and social media. It reminded me that the real priority is loving my little one the best I can every day.
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