Faith Filled Family Magazine October 2016 | Page 57

Being a Mom Isn’t
Easy, But You Are
Perfect
for
the
Job!
Interview with Helen Britz
by Micayla Greathouse

M

otherhood – a term
that comes with many
complex ideas and
feelings. It may come naturally
for some, or it may seem like an
overwhelming concept. Author
of (un)Natural Mom: Why You
Are the Perfect Mom for Your
Kids, Hettie Brittz recognizes
the difficulties that come with
being a mother, including comparison, guilt, parenting styles,
and feelings of inadequacy to
name a few. In this book, Hettie
seeks to give moms encouragement in their journey, and hope
to celebrate the gifts of motherhood that God has uniquely
given them.

ral mothering myths you talk
about in the book that are universal to moms all over the
world?
All moms are expected to be
naturally maternal. They should
aspire to motherhood and view it
as a stamp of naturalness. They
value when they can become
pregnant easily and naturally,
give birth naturally, breastfeed
for as long as possible and be
naturally fulfilled by motherhood.
They should be as natural at
nurturing as they are at discipline and at teaching their own
children. They should all be excellent homemakers who only
feed their family healthy, organic
foods. The word “natural” now
extends to every area of childcare.

In this interview, Hettie unpacks
the definition of an (un)natural
mom, myths about mothering,
and why you are the perfect Some moms tick almost all of
mother for your children.
these boxes, while many don’t
tick even two or three. We alWhat are some of the natu- ready recognize diverse talents,