This Instagram Page Is Dedicated To Honest “Millennial Mom Confessions”, Here Are 50 Of The Best Ones (New Posts)
Nothing sums up the ups and downs of parenthood as accurately as all the moms and dads who have been there, done that, and survived it. Shout out to them!
Because all the joy aside, there’s a fair share of absurdity mixed up with daily challenges, daunting tasks, diaper mishaps, and neverending chores that put modern parents to the ultimate test like a roller coaster ride. Dana from Jacksonville, Florida, is also on this weird train towards raising kids while navigating all the twists and turns.
Her hilariously honest and painfully accurate blog called Millennial Mom Confessions is a safe place to talk about hard things, and oh boy, if there’s anything that can lift up the spirit of a miserable parent, this is it. This is it!
After you’re done scrolling through his new batch of millennial mom confessions, be sure to check out our previous features with more parenting gems here and here.
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To find out more about the essence of modern parenthood and how it differs from the parents of previous generations, as well as what challenges moms and dads face today when raising children, we reached out to Holly Connors, a lifestyle blogger and a working mom of two girls. After working in psychology for a decade, Connors is the creator of the “Simplify Create Inspire” project which helps families make their lives easier.
Connors argues that millennial parents differ from those of previous generations in that they are more likely to be open-minded and adaptive when it comes to parenting styles. “While they are bringing experiences from their own childhood, they often are also more aware of the importance of personal growth and development for their children and are willing to challenge traditional values,” Connors explained.
Regardless of how much people’s approach to parenting has changed throughout the years and decades, Connors argues that parents today are still experiencing many of the challenges of previous generations. “Such as juggling work and family responsibilities, navigating changing social norms and expectations, and dealing with the financial costs of raising a family.”
I see this one quite a lot and it makes me smile and nod in agreement every time. Of course, the truth is I am a European peasant (I'm in Europe and my ancestors were poor subsistence farmers. My grandfather moved up immensely when he became a bus driver. No Napoleons in my family tree ...).
“However, there are some additional challenges that come with today’s digital age, such as finding ways to protect children from online predators and cyberbullying, managing screen time, and finding ways to stay connected with their children in this highly ‘connected’ world,” Connors explained.
Who am I to stiffle the brilliant light of judgyness that resides within my spirit?
There is so much information on how to raise and not to raise your kids properly that it’s easy to get totally lost as a new parent. So we asked Connors what her advice is for parents who struggle with the pressure to be the "perfect parents."
“The best starting point is to accept that there is no such thing as a ‘perfect parent’ and that every child is different and requires a different approach to parenting,” she said.
Connors suggests that it’s better to instead focus on what works best for your family, and each individual child since their needs will differ. “Provide plenty of love and support, and don’t be afraid to ask for help when needed,” she said.
Moreover, Connors’ advice is to “unsubscribe from anything that makes you feel inadequate or guilty, remembering that what you see is only what others want you to see.”
The creator of “Simplify Create Inspire” pointed out that most people don’t share the hard moments, “so while they may seem like they have it all together, there’s a good chance the person you see as ‘perfect’ is battling their own personal insecurities too.”
Sunday afternoon naps. Not allowed to play music, not allowed to watch TV. Not allowed to make a sound.... I get that too.
My parents took me to the library and made me research the topic. Then I had to tell them and they would say "You are right." It was only later that I figured out that they didn't know, and as such taught me and themselves at the same time. Well played, dad and mom.
I'm like that mom. One ruined my floor on purpose with his clay shoes. Another jumped in the closet and ate the food I bought for the weekend and once he said: we don't have to play at your place today. We can play at my place, cause today my mom has muffins. Oh lol this is hilarious: https://youtu.be/3-mmvQ-XaeM Foil Arms and Hog, mom with her son and the neighbour kid.
Family tradition. The day we go grocery shopping it's take out for supper.
"You wanna, or you tired?" "I'm tired..." "Ya me too. Maybe tomorrow?" "Sure."
When my kids are misbehaving, I threaten them with making a video of their antics and sending it to their teacher, the same one that alwyas tell us how well behaved they are. It works. AITA?
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Dont be a parent if you dont want to. Also dads, help the moms goddangit
I want to be a parent. It was very hard for me to get pregnant, it was very intentional. I love my son very, very much. He brings me a world of joy I never knew I was capable of feeling. AND parenting is hard and tiring. These things are not mutually exclusive. I want to down vote you for your first sentence but I want to upvote you for your second sentence. Dads absolutely are important. They don’t just “help”, they live it too! Change every word above from mom to parent and it still applies (well, maybe not the one about labor 😉).
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I laugh at these but can't feel sorry for anyone who chose to be a parent without realizing how exhausting and everything-consuming it would be. Those of you doing your bests to raise unplanned children: you can do it!
We’re not looking for pity. These memes are for people who can relate, and that is obviously not you, and that’s ok. I have one unplanned 10 year old and a planned 3 year old, just doing my best with both of them. Planned or unplanned, being solely responsible for the well-being of another human with their own unique personality and crazy fast brain development is “exhausting and everything consuming.”The OPs are just making light of the struggles parents face, that’s all 😊
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Dont be a parent if you dont want to. Also dads, help the moms goddangit
I want to be a parent. It was very hard for me to get pregnant, it was very intentional. I love my son very, very much. He brings me a world of joy I never knew I was capable of feeling. AND parenting is hard and tiring. These things are not mutually exclusive. I want to down vote you for your first sentence but I want to upvote you for your second sentence. Dads absolutely are important. They don’t just “help”, they live it too! Change every word above from mom to parent and it still applies (well, maybe not the one about labor 😉).
Load More Replies... I laugh at these but can't feel sorry for anyone who chose to be a parent without realizing how exhausting and everything-consuming it would be. Those of you doing your bests to raise unplanned children: you can do it!
We’re not looking for pity. These memes are for people who can relate, and that is obviously not you, and that’s ok. I have one unplanned 10 year old and a planned 3 year old, just doing my best with both of them. Planned or unplanned, being solely responsible for the well-being of another human with their own unique personality and crazy fast brain development is “exhausting and everything consuming.”The OPs are just making light of the struggles parents face, that’s all 😊
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