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The Reality Behind the Facebook Facade: No Parent or Household Has It Together All the Time

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  The prevalence of social media platforms like facebook have created issues with perception, as people often showcase their seemingly perfect lives instead of reality.  We are all left feeling like we are the only ones that don’t have it all together.  Deep down we all know that behind every closed door there are humans that are not perfect.  The reality is that there are piles of laundry that come and go, children who misbehave or need a redirection, parents who are flying by the seat of their pants, and tired moms and dads who desperately need a break sometimes.   It is so important to feel connected and understand that it is essential to embrace the imperfections and support one another. Life is hard enough without feeling pressure to be perfect all of the time.  1. The Pressure to Be Perfect : Life in general is all about perception and expectations. I have realized through many years of business and parenting that if we set up the correct expect...