2012 was a hard year for me as a parent. I was smacked in the face with my imperfections when I really thought I was being “the perfect parent”. I really thought I deserved a “Perfect Parent of the Year Award”. However, back in February, my daughter revealed some things to me that she was going through and my whole world came crashing down.I asked her if I could share it and she said she did not care. So with open humility to show my failures as a parent, I tell you this.

My daughter went through a period of self injury.

For a parent, that is one of our worst fears, but it also makes me realize that I am not perfect and will never be. I spent alot of time ignoring her and yelling when things were not right, and I just was oblivious to her issues. To me, she was invisible.  I had way to much going on to pay attention to her when she needed me the most.

At the moment she told me this, I completely and totally realized that I am a total failure.

I was devastated, but in the end, God reminded me that I am not a perfect mom. However, instead of giving up, I could change and find ways to become a better mom — one that loved authentically and admitted when I failed.

That is one reason why I am glad I am on the No More Perfect Moms launch team.

Jill Savage’s new book is just really speaking to me about not trying to be this perfect parent that I think I need to be, but to just be who God created me to be and to LOVE my kids, my family with everything in me. It’s ok to fail, it’s ok to admit to failing — our kids learn from when we fail and still get back up!

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If you’re a mom who has ever felt exhausted, stressed, anxious, overworked, insecure, unsure, or busy {OK, so, any mom, really …}, you should consider a couple things related to this book.

1. Sign up for Jill Savage’s “No More Perfect Moms” 31-Day Email Challenge. I’m sure it’ll be a fantastic way to start the new year. You don’t have to have the book {which doesn’t release until February anyway} to be part of this. Click here to sign up so you can start receiving real-life encouragement in your inbox on Jan. 1.

2. Don’t buy the book yet, but get ready to do so Feb. 4-9. Along with the release of “No More Perfect Moms,” Hearts at Home and Moody Publishers will offer additional bonus resources worth more than $100 if you order/buy the book anytime Feb. 4-9. Click here to learn more about this and sign up to be reminded of the release date.

3. Visit “No More Perfect Moms” website. This is where you can share stories, learn more about the book, and view motherhood resources.

I am happy to say that Kayla is completely healed of her time when she was going through that. God did a miraculous healing in her and she is 100% happy and  whole.

Are you a parent struggling with trying to be perfect? Then this book, is definitely for you!

I received a pdf copy of this book as compensation for being on the launch team. All opinions listed are my own.