Mom Guilt Pandemic and Where to Find Relief (Part 3)

Welcome back, tired parents. If you’re wrestling with mom guilt, you are not alone. In today’s episode of Tired But Called, host Dani Kinchen walks us through where mom guilt really comes from—and how God’s Word gives us freedom from the impossible standards we place on ourselves. This is Part 3 of our three-part series on Mom Guilt, and today we’re tackling a tough piece: “I don’t meet my OWN standard of being a good parent.” If you’ve ever pictured your “ideal mom self”—the perfect home, perfect routines, perfect childhood memories—and felt crushed when real life didn’t match the dream…this episode will speak deeply to you. Read the article behind this episode: https://danikinchen.wordpress.com/2025/12/11/a-third-response-to-mom-guilt/CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome and Mom Guilt Series Summary 01:27 Parenting and Family Discipleship Weekly High and Low 04:43 Claims Against Mothers that Lead to Mom Guilt 10:55 Practical Example of Setting Aside the Ideal Parent