Naturally, this initial transition from “newlywed” to “mother” was not easy for the princess.
It is full of complex emotions of joy, exhaustion, love, and worry, all mixed together.
Your fundamental identity changes overnight" (via People).
Of course, as time went on, Catherine grew increasingly confident in her new role as a mom.
However, the Princess of Wales never forgot how challenging it was to adjust to motherhood.
In fact, the princess has admitted that she did not always feel confident in herself as a mother.
The princess explained: “I’ve learned a huge amount.
Among the biggest lessons that Catherine has learned is likely the importance of new moms feeling connected to others.
The princess told an audience of mothers, “George was a tiny, tiny, little baby …
It was so isolated, so cut off.
I didn’t have family around” (viaToday).
“So, if only I had had a center like this.”
Eventually, a “wise” person intervened and told the princess that she needed to lean on others.
We need people around us.
Luckily, Catherine took this idea to heart.
One of the people that Catherine has been known to rely on is her mother, Carole Middleton.
The doting grandmother is reportedly very hands-on and even gardens with Catherine’s three children.
After all, raising children is objectively hard.
Instead, Catherine said that parents should be honest about the challenges of child-rearing.
It might seem unusual for a parenting style to focus on the parents, as opposed to just children.
However, there is a reason for Catherine’s belief system.
And, the more support that these parents have, the better off their children are.
In her opinion, one of the best ways to reduce childhood trauma is to give parents support.
Nevertheless, the princess wants to teach her children how to appreciate the little things that make life beautiful.
I see that even now with my own children … Life now is so busy, so distracting.
And that’s what I’m really trying to do with my children as well.”
She explained: “It totally strips away all of the complications, all the pressures as a parent.
And I think these experiences, as well, mean so much to children.”
Indeed, part of Princess Catherine’s parenting style is teaching her kids how to enjoy nature.
“As children, we spend an awful lot of time outside.
And, it’s something I’m really passionate about.
Things are explained and consequences outlined and they never shout at them” (viaThe Sun).
Although Catherine’s parenting philosophy might seem uncommon, it seems to work well for her kids.
This is especially evident when the Waleses head to the exclusive Hurlingham Club for family dinners.
There is no tantrums or food throwing and the children eat what is set before them.
It’s about respect.
However, the mother of three understands that she has to parent each of her children a bit differently.
Apparently, Catherine responded: “Oh yes!”
“That’s the thing,” Kelly explained.
Thus, the princess has given Charlotte plenty of extra love.
In the moment, onlookers did not know how Catherine was going to react to this unusual greeting.
However, the princess surprised the crowd by hugging Emery back.
“Hugs are very important.
That’s what I tell my children,” she said (viaHello!).
Fascinatingly, Catherine’s support of hugging contradicts rumors that the princess is not one for physical affection.
I was a hugger.
The couple then politely hinted that they would expect discretion with regard to their privacy.
