After 15 years as an aerospace engineer, I’ve become very familiar with the term “nominal”. It means everything is working as expected, no alarms, no surprises. In my industry, “nominal” is the goal. Turns out… that applies to parenting too.
Nominal Parenting is my honest, unfiltered take on motherhood after a crash landing into parenthood. I was completely blindsided by how different real life was from the glossy highlight reels other parents posted online. I expected something else entirely, and maybe you did too.
This blog isn’t about chasing perfection — it’s about survival, sanity, and learning to be good enough. I’ll share what’s helped me lower my anxiety, reduce stress, and actually enjoy moments of parenting without constantly feeling like I’m failing.
If you’re tired of the sugar-coated vague advice, or exhausted by the pressure to be some mythical “super parent,” you’re in the right place. This is for anyone who feels like their identity took a hit the day their kid was born, or who compares themselves to 7-second Instagram clips and always feels like they come up short.
I’m not aiming to be a phenomenal parent — I’m aiming to be a nominal one. Functioning, steady, doing my best. And maybe, that’s exactly what we all need.