The ‘Lol.’ tells us how that went.

makes us at least realize (most of) our parents were doing their best tho

It's not neglience, it just complete lack of time and energy... :)

Mom had one on me in the 80's because I was a wanderer and without fail would always either get lost or hide. It saved her alot of anxiety with me

I read that as "Two-wenty eight and Two-wenty five"

Yep. Or try to travel with kids.... 10x more expensive and with all that extra work. No, I absolutely don't do it as frequently as I thought I would.

I fondly remember the EP-format VHS tape of old cartoons made by a relative who had cable TV. It seemed to have worked.

yes, some reading as long as you can focus over the sound of a screaming baby and the stress of never ending laundry

Yeah. This is a total nope. Getting sleep? What is that? Especially on baby #2

this should definitely be normalized <3

When they are older - yes. Like after the first year. Best way to avoid tantrums. Newborns and babies - no, especially not newborns, it's easier to just follow their cues.

Oh no. The more tired they are, the more insane they get!

There's a balance... eating at Texas Roadhouse where it's already loud and is touted as family friendly = no tablets, no one's gonna hear my kids being loud. Went to a nice seafood place while on vacation = tablets so my kids don't disturb others at a quieter place.

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with cosleeping. New studies show that, some safety precautions taken, cosleeping is beneficial for both mother and child.

LOL! I feel this! I absolutely love to read and, therefore, wanted to instill this love in my own kids. I did alllll the things that the parenting articles said would raise a reader...and no. Neither one of them likes to read! (They're 19 and 22 now!)

I did them for all 4 of my kids- including twins! Used disposables rarely and appreciated them when I did but loved cloth. I found cloth wasn't too difficult, even when the diaper service we were gifted a couple weeks for closed just when baby#1 was born!

I have been trying to super cut back pacifier time for my 2 year old. He has been calling my bluff by sucking his thumb.

hey if they like it then it's fine

I actually know a mom of 3 who can do that! Hope is not lost!!!

My nephew thinks McDonald's only opens once a week and only during very specific times of the day and it's not the same time every day it's open.

I think the "cry it out" method only teaches them that when they cry for help, no one comes. It's not self-soothing, it's crying themselves to sleep, and they only sleep through sheer exhaustion.

LOVE THIS! the whole 'don't talk back to me' is the worst. the kid is trying to explain themselves, answer sth u literally asked, stand up for themselves, the parent refusing to have a proper conversation + just wants to one-sidedly shout at the kid, or the parent realised they're actually in the wrong/mistaken + can't take it. kids' emotions, feelings, thoughts, rights etc are so grossly dismissed + negated. why are you, the parent, allowed to say your bit + express urself/ur emotions etc but the kid (still learning to communicate, understand feelings, regulate behaviour, learn social skills etc) has to just stay shut up, take a shouting/berated, can't defend themselves, + bottle every thought/feeling up? then they wonder why their kid doesn't want to open up/talk to them, express emotions etc later in life. i'm a firm believer of 'if u wouldn't do it to an adult, don't do to a kid'. u wouldn't yell at an adult + then shut them down. why would u do it to a kid? esp one at ur mercy?

My two kids were raised bilingual and that's been a great skil for them to have

My parents used to say "do you want to help with this work?" And when we'd answer no, they'd tell us to entertain ourselves. Worked well

My parents had 5 kids. All but one of us participated in 3 sports a piece as well as all of us being involved in multiple clubs. Money wasn’t ever really the problem but the scheduling conflicts were absolute torture on everyone. Edit: spelling

I can’t stand all that noise. I guess I was one of those parents but it was because I couldn’t handle the noise.

Kids get messy, it is the way of life. As long as it doesn't go into unhygienic level, let them be messy.

Children will rarely, if ever, be the same as the one before. Oh sure, I wouldn't get myself into a rage if they didn't have a third bottle ready for me the instant my first was done (as was the case with my brother), but I didn't eat a whole lot, so I would wake them in the middle of the night. And where my brother was very strong willed and head strong, I really should have gotten therapy and never did. Never get into a rhythm from your first child for your second.

My kids have sensory issues. No way am I eating their plain gross repetitive meals all the time. I can only manage unsalted boiled peas a few times a week.

Traveling with baby is possible (or with most babies). Don't go too far and have a schedule that works with feed/nap times. I loved my first vacation with baby and I hope that we will have many more.

I think that is really cool.

My baby is too young to try, but someone told me, if you want to make them stop asking "Why?", ask them "What do you think?" Then the child has to give an answer and might start to think.

Never had a problem with this one. I didn't curse in front of my parents, still wouldn't. Not cursing in front of the kids was easy. The only time I'd mess up was behind the wheel. Even then I'd try to curb it. My husband will correct the kids (both in their 20's) "Language!" and they apologise. I think it's funny, both of us curse on occasion. On the other hand being able to shut it off in certain situations is a good tool to have.

you haven’t truly parented till you’ve stepped on a lego

I always wonder if I would have more energy if I have had my boy at age 26 and not 36…

My kids moved back due to Covid etc. I'd never close the house to them. They want to move out and are doing their best to do so. Once they can again, the door will still be open. Their rooms maybe different but we can adjust. When I moved out I never had to go back, but I knew I always could if I needed to. It's a good feeling.

As long as you get the dog a couple of years before the kids. Dog trained and a calm adult by the time kids come, perfect.

I explain once. Then it's I already told you

If you don't want to have a messy car when you have kids, just don't have a car.

I’m a night owl. Have went to bed at 11:30 PM for the last week

Put oldest in car seat between us as an infant because I was worried I'd roll over him. A king size bed wasn't big enough for 3 with daughter

Pooping when the kids are in bed feels like a short holiday

My screen time is very, very limited. I like the second option better

Yeah, nobody tells you that the baby will probably mainly sleep ON you…

My son had crazy eczema. As he'd drift to sleep he'd scratch himself until he was bleeding. His face became infected almost over night. There wasn't anything really safe to use on a baby. Every night I'd hold him against my chest and put his hands on either side of my head. I held him like this until he fell asleep and my husband would move him to his crib. We did this until my husband told me he was getting to heavy to carry. Once he fell asleep he was a very sound sleeper and we'd put mittens on him just incase he did wake up.

Lovely pic.

Oldest went through a stage where he would only eat cheese, hot dogs and applesauce. Got all beef hot dogs, unsweetened applesauce and cheddar cheese. Lasted about 7 months and he was in the 95th percentile. Pediatrician approved

Limited, yes, to 24 hours a day. :D

Good for him. Babies don't cry for fun, they cry because they need their parents.

Yeah, that's a royal NOPE

I didn't believe them when they told me how much I'd miss it. Miss not having room in my own bed? No way! Six months later, still miss it.

6.5 year gap with mine. Wasn't supposed to be able to get pregnant, so I'm happy. But dang it's a big gap

A life with no French fries is not a life I want to live

My MIL saved my when my daughter was a toddler. I was so tired entertaining her. She told me, leave her alone. Keep an eye on her but let her entertain herself. Sure enough, some fake food and dishes a few stuffed animals she had a party. When we adopted our son, same thing only different toys and he was able to do the same. They were happy to play together but also alone. Love my MIL!

What ever happened to bringing crayons and paper with you to a restaurant?

I really appreciate how you said momma loves you AND instead of BUT!