There are dozens of reasons for us to lift the pressure from ourselves if we notice feelings of failure or self-criticism around parenting.

How do you respond to yourself when something doesn't go to plan with your kids? Does your inner critic pop up? What does it say to you?

Perfectionism is common but can be poisonous for mental health both in childhood and through into adulthood.

As a parent, do you worry that if you're a little more gentle to yourself, that you'll simply get things wrong even more?