As moms, we carry so much on our shoulders. We want the best for our children and naturally step into the role of nurturer—providing food, clothing, love, guidance, and as much quality time as possible. We want to give them the best that we can. And yet, in the middle of doing our best, we sometimes fall short.

One of the things I often remind my clients—especially the working moms I serve—is that growth doesn’t mean you’ll never feel overwhelmed again. It doesn’t mean you’ll never feel angry, discouraged, or disappointed. And it certainly doesn’t mean you have to handle everything with a smile and scripture ready on cue.

I’m not sure if I’m the only one, but being a mom of multiple children—each with their own unique personality, needs, and ways of communicating—can be a real challenge.

Over the past almost 21 years of being a mom, one thing has become crystal clear to me: you can absolutely love all your children equally, but you will not—and should not—love them all the same way.