It certainly can be difficult to be a parent when we are self-conscious. Children draw attention and we cannot control what others see at every moment.

Only YOU know the whats and whys of each situation and YOU are the parent. Glad you are taking steps to “let go” of your perception of other people’s opinons.

YOU deserve to live your life free of what others think of you. It has been said ” what others think of you is none of your business”.

Anyways, it’s hard to let go, to not care about other people’s opinions. But like you I’m working at it. Thanks for sharing your story.

I too do much better at feeding my kids healthy foods while I’m at home. I try to order healthier meals, than not, when I’m away from home but over time, I’ve grown to be ok with the occasional fast-food which is about all the restaurant experience we can afford with our family.

I, too, pride myself on working in healthy food into our lives, albeit none of my kids would even sniff spirulina, much less taste it. I’m happy if I see a little broccoli or a sprig of asparagus pass the lips. My son will eat voluminous amounts of butter using green beans as dipping straws. Hey, whatever works. So, when we go out to eat, we eat the grilled cheese, the fries, I force a reasonable beverage, and we go from there. Maybe even a milkshake.

Good luck with the battle. I, for one, consider any opportunity out to eat a mini-vacation for ME, even if it’s to their nutritional deficit. And then, just remember: Enjoying your food is just like praying over it – it can make anything wholesome and good.

Love to you!
-K.