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This Instagram Page Is Dedicated To Honest “Millennial Mom Confessions”, Here Are 40 Of The Best
Let's be honest, parenting isn't always the enjoyable, life-fulfilling duty we imagine it to be before we have kids. I mean, of course, we love our little ones to their very core. It's just some moments can really test that love.
But don't worry. Whether you're pretending to care about their "Mommy, watch!" stunt or can't be bothered to vacuum your car for the third time this week, fellow parents understand. They know the struggle. And they won't judge you.
Dana from Jacksonville, Florida, is also on this weird and funny ride. Navigating all the twists and turns, she also runs a blog called Millennial Mom Confessions where she talks about her adventures, mishaps, diaper blowouts, and all the lessons learned.
The woman has expressed her thoughts on various topics, ranging from maternity leave to breastfeeding, but this time, we want to focus on a particularly entertaining side of Dana's content. Memes.
Inbetween serious talk, she also (re)shares humorous pictures about the ups and downs of raising a kid, perfectly describing the everyday life of a modern parent, and reminding us that it's ok to not be ok.
Below you will find a collection of Dana's funniest posts. Enjoy!
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It's easy to become socially isolated from the outside world when your everyday life is so hectic, but being able to accept every step of your parenting journey is what allows you to move forward.
Vicki Broadbent, for example, successfully juggles a thriving business with raising a family, and she said owning her hiccups really helps her. "When I mess up, I hold my hands up, admit it, and explain to my children what happened ('Mummy shouted because she was tired'). I also always apologize," the founder of Honest Mum and author of Mumboss, told Bored Panda in an earlier interview."It's a strength, not a weakness to say sorry. Being honest about my failures with my children humanizes me as a parent and, most importantly, it normalizes making mistakes. They're a natural part of life and we're all learning and growing. I want my kids to know that while I'm teaching them the difference between right and wrong and the importance of empathy and forgiveness."
Congratulations! May you have a relatively pain-free and uncomplicated delivery, a healthy baby, and a quick recovery.
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As someone who had wicked HG with her pregnancy, man, I feel this. (Also, for those who always swarm in to say, "Pregnancy isn't a disability!" - A. No, but it can have co-occurring conditions, like HG, which ARE classed as a disability, and short of being that woman's doctor, you wouldn't know that, and B. No, it's not, but it's also not like you're a 20-year-old athlete running marathons either. It takes a year to recover from a pregnancy. I don't know about you, but that sounds like it *takes a toll on the body*, whether it's classified as a disability or not.)
I hate it when people use "equality" as an excuse to act like selfish assholes. Equality in this case means that I, as a woman, give up my seat equally to struggling women and struggling men, just like I hold the door open for both women and men who are carrying lots of stuff, etc.
I would have moved without being asked by you if you were showing at that point or if you had asked and said can I sit I’m not feeling well. That is nothing to do with equality but basic human kindness I really hope it was a load of vomit
I mean, there are a lot of jerks out there. But I don't think any of them would play the equality card with a pregnant woman.
At four months you're barely showing, so I'm guessing he wasn't aware. There is a huge problem with non-visible illnesses or disabilities, though...
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The point it's not even the pregnancy actually. The decent thing to do was to give away the seat if approached by someone feeling not well, even a big athletic dude with nausea because he ate to many sandwiches. The equality here is just a big excuse to be a massive jerk.
As a Male, YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO GIVE HER THE SEAT DUDE DO YOUR EQUALITY S**T WITH NONPREGNANT PEOPLE
I have wanted to throw up on a few people that were jerks when I told them I felt bad.
I had a similar situation. This was back when restaurants had smoking sections. I always sat as far away from the smoking section as possible. I was about 6 months pregnant and had morning sickness throughout the whole thing. This a*****e sits next to us, hubby and me, and lights up. I ask him nicely to put it out as he is in the no smoking section, he says mind my own f*****g business. The manager wont do anything, because, you know, it may cause a scene. I ask the man again and tell him the smell is making me queasy. He tell me to get up and move. I look at my hubby and he gets this look on his face like Oh god, what the hell is she going to do. I get up, walk over the man, stick my finger down my throat and puke on him. He got up and left. Dont mess with a pregnant woman.
For all those smart asses saying it's her choice to get pregnant, this isn't equality, the same as people who whinge about other people's kids, this is the NEXT generation we're talking about here, and whether you want kids or not (I totally respect your decision either way), who TF do you think is going to be around to look after you, work and pay taxes, and basically keep everything running when we're too old, unless some people have kids?? Elves?? Have some consideration for the people bringing new lives into the world! Phew, there, I got it off my chest.
Equality only matters when you’re getting what you want, not actual equality eh?
Sometimes it comes up so fast, you barely have time to react.
Load More Replies... I would have laughed so hard if I had been there, I'd end up peeing on his shoes. Twice.
He got what he deserved. Hahah. Good thing God made the decision to have Women carry the child.
Before you demand equality, examine those with whom you would be equal.
Personally i believe in frick equality, women are different than men, and should be treated different. DIFFERENT not e
Hm, I see what you’re saying, yet I disagree. All people should have equal treatment, on principle, but judgements may be made on treatment on an INDIVIDUAL, not a group. It is a bad habit to categorize an entire group and usually cannot lead anywhere good, from a historical perspective.
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Thats s*xist and discriminatory. Go die. :)
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She didn't force herself to throw up, it happened most likely because she couldn't sit down to collect herself from the train's movement.
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I wonder if Adam here has a brother named Bobby and if he has gone to sea?
Vicki said that her family genuinely has a lot of fun. They sing, dance, watch comedies, and always strive to seek the positives in life. "We as parents don't take ourselves too seriously and laugh at ourselves so our children follow suit." Keeping a family together is a lot of work. But offers so much opportunity to have a good time, too, so why not use it?
"Having children is truly a gift," Vicki said. "It gives you as a parent a second chance at childhood. You can live vicariously through your kids; you can see the world anew through their young eyes, and best of all, you get to eat more candy (!) and lose your inhibitions more (I've been known to dance around the supermarket)! It's a maternal right to embarrass your kids, right!"
The mother is fully aware that having kids is a huge responsibility but like everything in life, she always questions herself, 'Am I having fun?'
"Childhood is a short and precious window to be enjoyed so we as parents must protect this time for our children and harness happiness where possible."
People need to respect privacy. There are 7 billion people here and not a single one of them is the same. Don't try to predict them.
So sweet That boy is gonna grow right up into the kinda man we need more of in life, for sure.
But what if screw up and can't stop thinking about it even after venting online? Well, Broadbent believes the fact that you are worried about being a good parent is proof that you are one.
"Please remember you're a human too and will have good and bad days. Be kind to yourself so you can be kind to others and that means forgiving yourself when you mess up," she told Bored Panda in another interview.
My cousin used to make tasteless jokes about ginger kids and say he'd kill them ... guess what colour hair his daughter has? Karma there too. BTW he's absolutely besotted with her.
According to the Honest Mum, you are a composite of your own life experiences and upbringing, those formative childhood years and beyond, and a lot of parenting can feel triggering. "Your child is left out at school for example, and it reminds you of being bullied." So question your reactions.
Speaking from her own experience, Vicki said therapy has helped her own parenting style hugely. She was able to work through issues, allowing herself to recognize if she's projecting or feeling triggered when it comes to her own parenting/children's behavior. And that allows her to change her responses.
↑ this, absolutely. Hand towels even better, they're smaller.
I wish it sent a notification- "KATIE has been done with you for a while and doesn't want to hear about your dinner or kids anymore. She has picked up on the fact that you do like to travel and unfriended you because you were a waste of her feed."
"It has also helped me to be a more sympathetic, calmer parent," Broadbent said. "Children require unconditional love and direction. They thrive on boundaries and routine and they require honesty. You want your children to trust and respect you. They need to know where they stand so they can feel emotionally safe at all times."
Pretty silly, unless it's that pair of old, beloved underwear with holes, that we all have...
"When you mess up, be honest, explain your behavior. For example, 'Sorry, I didn't mean to shout but I didn't sleep well last night and I had a stressful situation at work today.' And if you lost your temper due to your child misbehaving, take some deep breaths and explain in an age-appropriate way how what they are doing makes you feel. Focus on your own emotions so they can empathize with you and also see you as a human being, just like them."
When I grew up, I loved to make my own recipes. Then came the "eat what you bake" rule. For your own safety, don't eat my cooking.
Vicki thinks it's a good idea to use examples to back up your feelings so your child can understand your position. It can be something along the lines of, 'Remember the time you cried when your brother wouldn't listen to your story even though you kept telling it to him over and over again? Well, that's how I feel when you ignore me when I'm calling you for dinner.'
"Warn your child when they are behaving badly then choose an appropriate punishment: stopping tech time for a period or making them take a time-out. Giving them the opportunity to remedy their behavior is fair and allows them to feel they have a chance to do better," Broadbent said.
Dolly Parton sends books to my little cousin (who loves the song Jolene), so she calls her "The lady who loves me" It's the cutest thing ☺️
Laura Markham, who has earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University and has worked as a parenting coach with thousands of parents, said you don't have to make up for not being a perfect parent. Perfect just gets in the way of love, she said. Try to remember that joy comes from appreciating the wonder in all those miraculous moments that are disguised as everyday life.
"The key is letting go of your need to be perfect and offering emotional generosity every chance you get, to everyone around you—including yourself," Markham wrote.
Why can't gentle parenting just be called ‘parenting’? we shouldn't normalize screaming at children and treating them as less than human.
Works on my husband, always get a hug and a chat when it's needed!
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Had to scroll back up to see what the heck the headline was on this article, you're totally right.
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Had to scroll back up to see what the heck the headline was on this article, you're totally right.
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