 Yes, that's right. You will make mistakes as a parent. None of us wants to, but we can take comfort in knowing perfection isn't required to be a good parent. What you do need is consistency, boundaries, love, and plenty of patience. And you might want to gather a trusted group of other moms who are willing to be real and transparent with you. When you share your struggles together, you'll see that no one is perfect. You might even learn some good ideas for resolving certain issues. But mostly...