Parenting is a tough gig! A gig that demands a special kind of parenting energy, right? Don’t get me wrong, though. Hands down, it is the greatest gift ever, but tough nonetheless! You know what, though? I am convinced that, all by ourselves, we make it more difficult than it need be. So, I spent some time interviewing several of my mama friends! I found a common thread of five ways they believed they had added unnecessary pressure and stress to their own parenting journey.