valuable solutions from listening to other moms share their concerns and bouncing off ideas that often lead to effortless solutions. Mom friends provide a healthy perspective and a source of laughter and support. There have been countless occasions where I reached out to a mom friend feeling broken and an actual failure as a mom. Within minutes of sharing my current struggle, I found myself laughing and finding relief. Often, all it takes is a fresh perspective realizing that my expectations of being a perfect mom were unrealistic. We are all trying to figure out the best way to raise our children and become self-critical when we feel that we make mistakes. Losing our all rolled into one. Sometimes just sharing your struggles with another mom makes you feel less alone and provides you with possible solutions. Your anxiety knots may melt when you learn how other moms have dealt with similar dilemmas. As a parent coach and educator, I started “Letting Go with Aloha” and a private Facebook group (Tranquility Tips Healing by Letting Go with Aloha) with another mom to help parents trust in their children’s journey, release control, and love unconditionally during challenging times. I’ve made incredible close connections as a private tutor through Brain Builders, a tutoring business I started in 1999. I’ve learned “Mom friends offer a strong support system who often play the role of therapist, school counselor, and best friend all rolled into one.” Having people that listen to and understand what you’re going through can be beneficial to your mental health. 154 HAWAII PARENT January/February 2025
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