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This News Anchor Mom Goes Viral Online With 31.6M Views After Reporting On Her 2 Y.O. Toddler’s Tantrum, Making It Comedic Gold
Interview With AuthorOne of the greatest things about having kids is being able to show them the world, explore it with them and teach them various things that will help them in the future. Of course, it takes a lot of patience and effort to make sure that these experiences are pleasant for both the kid and parent. Very often, parents of young children find it challenging to understand why their kids are upset, especially in a public place where besides a crying kid, you have to feel all those mean and disappointed looks from other adults. What could help in this case? TikTok user and former news anchor Kayla Sullivan decided to look at this from a more humorous point of view by implementing her professional reporting and parenting skills.
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Kayla Sullivan, a former news reporter and now a mom to a 2-year-old son, recently went viral on TikTok
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The viral video with almost 32 million views shows Kayla wearing professional clothing and makeup, making her look just like a news anchor ready to tell very important news. And only a plastic toy microphone gives away that the woman is preparing for a different kind of news segment. In the video, the mom of a 2-year-old son speaks about his recent outburst at the Olive Garden restaurant. The woman revealed that nothing could calm the little boy, and this situation became a true test to a mom who believes in gentle parenting. Kayla continued by telling that the situation escalated to a point where the boy demanded “chechup,” and his wish was fulfilled by “a good Samaritan” waitress who brought him the ketchup. The woman added that later, the same person got to witness how a ketchup-covered fork was thrown at her.
The woman reported on her toddler who threw a tantrum in a restaurant
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The woman spared no detail in explaining the situation in the most serious and skilled way, but actually made millions of people laugh at this. A lot of parents could relate to this “news report” as they also have been doing their best at keeping their toddlers happy during outings so that they could avoid unnecessary and unpleasant looks from other parents.
Bored Panda contacted Kayla to find out more on the matter. The woman shared that she was surprised to see her video go viral online. “It was so exciting and comforting to see how many people could relate to the experience I described in my report. I’m very grateful and excited to make more videos in this same format,” stated the mom of a 2-year-old.
The video that now has more than 31.5 million views is praised by parents who very often have lived through the same experience
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Kayla revealed that the idea to create such a video came as she used to be a television news reporter, and now this has been replaced by being a mom to a toddler who sometimes throws public tantrums. “I have missed reporting and this was a great way to have the best of both worlds! I am using my talents from TV news to bring comic relief to parents across the world. It’s so much more fun than reporting on the doom and gloom of the world as a real TV news reporter,” shared the woman.
The reporter explained the situation by also revealing that her son had thrown a fork at a waitress who brought him “chechup”
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Kayla created a follow-up video where she interviewed some eye-witnesses who had a lot to say about her parenting style
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A lot of people, especially parents, reacted to Kayla’s video. It was interesting to find out which of these reactions the woman found most interesting: “My favorite reaction came from parents who said my content makes them ‘feel seen’ as a parent.” According to the woman, a lot of parents found support in her account, and she’s very happy about this. Of course, there are some people who also wanted to express some negative feedback, coming at Kayla with their own points of view about parenting.
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One of the interviewees, Tammy, revealed what kind of parenting styles she believes in most
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The woman also shared some thoughts about what parenting means to her: “I’d also like to clarify that although I’m reporting on the hardships of being a toddler mom, it’s actually the greatest job in the world and my son is a wonderful, well-behaved child! He is just a normal toddler with tons of energy and sometimes it is difficult to manage! He isn’t actually a two-year-old terrorist as I call him in the fake news report. That was just for laughs and to make the report sound like a legitimate news story.”
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And Karen was able to explain the difference between gentle parenting and permissive parenting
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Being a parent is a difficult and responsible “task” that seems to never end and some situations might become too overwhelming. In this case, Kayla reminds us that tantrums and outbursts are normal, and what is important to take into account is not letting “the rude stares and judgment make you feel like a bad parent.” The woman stresses that kids shouldn’t ruin other people’s meals but at the same time, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take your kid to public places.
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“I think it’s useful practice and helps them learn how to behave in public even though they aren’t always successful at it. As long as you are respectful and remove them during the tantrum, I personally think bringing your kids out can be an enjoyable experience!” explained the woman. “I really don’t want people to think just because they have a child, their days of experiencing going out to eat is limited to date night!”
Kayla also made a follow-up video where she interviews the eye-witnesses who saw the “incident” at Olive Garden. Her sketch perfectly shows how some people like to pass their beliefs and rules of parenting onto other parents.
What do you think about this video? Don’t forget to leave your thoughts in the comments down below!
Watch the full video down below!
@kaylareporting Now accepting donations for babysitters & or take out! Venmo: @Kayla-Sullivan-96 🤣 #NewsVoice#ToddlerMom#EveryKiss#newsvoice#YerAWizard#2022♬ original sound – Kayla Marie Sullivan
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Inclusion2020 3 years ago
This was hilarious! But as a teacher to kids with EBD, imma tell you now ma’am that your son will be an entitled butt if you continue to reinforce negative behaviors. This does not mean you need to hit or yell. Removing attention is a wonderful tool.
Brenda Pereira 3 years ago
I cannot stand kids who act like this in public and whether you call it permissive parenting or gentle parenting, I call it no parenting. My kids were NEVER allowed to act out in public. If we were in a restaurant, they got a trip to the bathroom and a stern warning. In the grocery store, throwing a fit, we left or they were told to stop 'right now' and knew it meant punishment later. Your type of parenting ensures a generation of entitled assholes. You can teach kindness and gentleness without going to this extreme.
Lauren Caswell 3 years ago
We left, immediately, if my son ever tried this. It only happened several times, one meal and two supermarket trips. After that, saying "we can pause this and finish shopping, and talk soon: or we are leaving" was enough of a reminder. Although on one supermarket tantrum occasion I had to literally carry him out of the shop while he was planking and screaming. V embarrassing.
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Tee Witt 3 years ago
While your children misbehave and throw tantrums with your gentle parenting everyone else has to suffer? I never hit or beat my child, she did not need things to play with when out for a meal, we talked to her, strange eh? Never once did she behave in a way that would upset others, if she I had I would simply have left the restaurant, very simple, very gentle behaviour training.
Lauren Sartor 3 years ago
Anyone see the old dad pics on BP? Father kayaking w young child while drinking liquor, copping a feel from Jessica Rabbit w young child copping his own feel, etc. Almost every single comment was positive. This woman makes light of her 2 year old throwing a tantrum at a restaurant, and there is so much negativity.
Dean Garner 3 years ago (edited)
Can't believe the kiljoys bleating about this. It's called humor. You may have heard of it? She was a news presenter. It's awesome. The rug rat will be fine. I hate the term 'Snowflakes'... but maybe it has its place.
Iseefractals 3 years ago
Hah.....yeah it's so cute how you bring a toddler to an inappropriate setting, and just make everyone around you endure the outburst of YOUR PERSONAL CHOICES. If children misbehave in public, in a manner that is disruptive to everyone around you, none of which wanted your child to exist, let alone be present while they were also trying to "have a life" or a "treat" unfortunately that means you, the parents are going to have to suffer the punishment. That means you take you cranky, screaming, not ready for public outings age child, and stop ruining the night for everyone around you simply because you've bought into the delusion that "nothing has to change" or "of course i can have it all!" For any parents with kids like this, you don't have to worry about "being seen" EVERYONE sees you, because YOU are the source of their annoyance, and ruined outings.
d bradley 3 years ago
skipped past the whole story. i don't therefore get to judge, but I'm guessing the hilarious mother is part of the problem
Colleen Wilkins Ferrari 3 years ago
Well, if you had watched it you could hear her tell you herself that she "totally sucks" at the parenting style she was going for. lol
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Brian Michael 3 years ago
Is it wrong that I don't appreciate these type of videos or social media? I get that you are just trying to make light of an annoying part about little kids. I myself have a young child so I get it, but I feel the videoing and posting just seems wrong to me. Family situations are just that for the family IMO, I know I would hate to find out that my mother made light of situations that involved me as a small child.
Dean Garner 3 years ago
You should appreciate this one. If you find out your parents made fun of your behaviour as a toddler & shared it to the world & you are suffering then go to your safe space & everything will be OK.
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Inclusion2020 3 years ago
This was hilarious! But as a teacher to kids with EBD, imma tell you now ma’am that your son will be an entitled butt if you continue to reinforce negative behaviors. This does not mean you need to hit or yell. Removing attention is a wonderful tool.
Brenda Pereira 3 years ago
I cannot stand kids who act like this in public and whether you call it permissive parenting or gentle parenting, I call it no parenting. My kids were NEVER allowed to act out in public. If we were in a restaurant, they got a trip to the bathroom and a stern warning. In the grocery store, throwing a fit, we left or they were told to stop 'right now' and knew it meant punishment later. Your type of parenting ensures a generation of entitled assholes. You can teach kindness and gentleness without going to this extreme.
Lauren Caswell 3 years ago
We left, immediately, if my son ever tried this. It only happened several times, one meal and two supermarket trips. After that, saying "we can pause this and finish shopping, and talk soon: or we are leaving" was enough of a reminder. Although on one supermarket tantrum occasion I had to literally carry him out of the shop while he was planking and screaming. V embarrassing.
Load More Replies... Tee Witt 3 years ago
While your children misbehave and throw tantrums with your gentle parenting everyone else has to suffer? I never hit or beat my child, she did not need things to play with when out for a meal, we talked to her, strange eh? Never once did she behave in a way that would upset others, if she I had I would simply have left the restaurant, very simple, very gentle behaviour training.
Lauren Sartor 3 years ago
Anyone see the old dad pics on BP? Father kayaking w young child while drinking liquor, copping a feel from Jessica Rabbit w young child copping his own feel, etc. Almost every single comment was positive. This woman makes light of her 2 year old throwing a tantrum at a restaurant, and there is so much negativity.
Dean Garner 3 years ago (edited)
Can't believe the kiljoys bleating about this. It's called humor. You may have heard of it? She was a news presenter. It's awesome. The rug rat will be fine. I hate the term 'Snowflakes'... but maybe it has its place.
Iseefractals 3 years ago
Hah.....yeah it's so cute how you bring a toddler to an inappropriate setting, and just make everyone around you endure the outburst of YOUR PERSONAL CHOICES. If children misbehave in public, in a manner that is disruptive to everyone around you, none of which wanted your child to exist, let alone be present while they were also trying to "have a life" or a "treat" unfortunately that means you, the parents are going to have to suffer the punishment. That means you take you cranky, screaming, not ready for public outings age child, and stop ruining the night for everyone around you simply because you've bought into the delusion that "nothing has to change" or "of course i can have it all!" For any parents with kids like this, you don't have to worry about "being seen" EVERYONE sees you, because YOU are the source of their annoyance, and ruined outings.
d bradley 3 years ago
skipped past the whole story. i don't therefore get to judge, but I'm guessing the hilarious mother is part of the problem
Colleen Wilkins Ferrari 3 years ago
Well, if you had watched it you could hear her tell you herself that she "totally sucks" at the parenting style she was going for. lol
Load More Replies... Brian Michael 3 years ago
Is it wrong that I don't appreciate these type of videos or social media? I get that you are just trying to make light of an annoying part about little kids. I myself have a young child so I get it, but I feel the videoing and posting just seems wrong to me. Family situations are just that for the family IMO, I know I would hate to find out that my mother made light of situations that involved me as a small child.
Dean Garner 3 years ago
You should appreciate this one. If you find out your parents made fun of your behaviour as a toddler & shared it to the world & you are suffering then go to your safe space & everything will be OK.
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