Ask Margaret: Help! I Have Mom FOMO

Published: Jan. 9, 2023, 10 a.m.

b'Does it feel like everyone else\'s child is petting golden retrievers in flowered fields while yours are crying in a pile of Cheerios on the floor? Mom FOMO -\\xa0the fear that you\'re not giving your kids the positive experiences that all of their peers are getting - is real. Here are some concrete ways to address it.\\nThis week\'s question comes from Amy in our Facebook group:\\n"Ok moms how do you all handle FOMO? Avoid social media? Any advice? This is mainly pertaining to things my kids might be missing out on. Experiences, activities, etc."\\nMargaret discusses some favorite answers to this question from WFH listeners, including JOMO, curating your social media feed to exclude particularly triggering posters, and, Margaret\'s favorite, list-making.\\n\\nJoin our Facebook group! www.facebook.com/groups/whatfreshhellcast\\nRead all of the answers to Amy\'s question in the original thread\\n\\nSpecial thanks to our sponsor, Pampers:\\nFor trusted protection, choose Pampers, the #1 Pediatrician Recommended Brand. Download the Pampers Club App today to start earning rewards with every diaper & wipes purchase.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'