Written By: Kristen Parker
When I was pregnant with my first child, I read all the books. I followed all the tips. I watched all the parenting shows. I was going to be the perfect parent. But when my son came along, I realized the books were full of ribbon and rainbows. And I felt like a failure.
Instead, I realized the best sources of information were fellow moms. So I started swapping stories with my friends, often through tears and laughter.