Why ‘Perfect Mums’ Don’t Exist, And That’s F*cking Great

Mum with head in hands exasperated by kids running wild

Let’s be honest, mamas—the idea of the “perfect mum” is a myth that many of us feel pressured by. We’ve all seen those Instagram feeds with spotless kitchens, beautifully packed lunches, and kids who seem to belong on a magazine cover. But behind every perfectly framed shot is a real mum doing her best. And for most of us, motherhood doesn’t always look picture-perfect—and that’s completely okay. In fact, it’s pretty f*cking fantastic.