Winnicot believed that mothers did not have to be extraordinary in their duties to facilitate the development of good mental health in their children. His term for this was:

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Winnicott coined the term "good enough mother" to describe a mother who meets her child's needs adequately, facilitating healthy development without needing to be perfect.

Winnicot Believed That Mothers Did Not Have to Be Extraordinary