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Why do some parents get so upset when other parents are one & done?

We are one and done. But our families and friends ( who have multiples) get so annoyed by that. We hear comments saying we will regret it, our child will be lonely, selfish, needs a sibling, etc. And to be honest, our friends with more than one kid don’t seem that happy anyway, so what gives?

Fantasy epics to read with kids?

I’m currently reading The Hobbit with my 8 year old. I didn’t know if it would be all that interesting at this age, but it’s been a total hit! Looking for some suggestions for similar epics or series. Definitely nothing overly scary or graphic. I know Harry Potter is the most obvious suggestion, so looking for something besides that. Thanks!

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Does anyone else’s kid get almost a trauma response at the suggestion of donating items?

My 7 year old and to a much lesser degree my 6 year old have a really intense emotional reaction to the mere suggestion of donating things. I don’t push it, I am very validating and loving with my kids. But this is bananas! I’ve explained it a hundred different ways. Twice, I’ve started with just giving away one or two small things they definitely don’t like or play with. The result is my 7 year old tearfully talks about those items still, 2 years later! Just the mention of it makes his heart race and he gets shaky and so tearful. I don’t know why this is going on. I think we might need a therapist to help him process this! Any other suggestions?

Grandma's visiting.

Socks were placed on within 10 minutes of her being here. 30 minutes later she said baby is running hot and she must have a fever while my mom was holding her under a blanket and having a hot flash. Hope everyone is having a beautiful Sunday.

My daughter doesn’t like to eat

Hey parents. I have a question. So my daughter is 8 years old and she refuses to eat anything we make. I was wondering what can help. I get suggestions like ,make her what she actually wants or buy healthier foods and stuff but since food stamps got cut shorter buying all the stuff she liked eating is tough and draining the food stamps. Making them not last the whole month. I’ve tried making food with her. I’ve tried getting every suggestion of food she wanted that we had and she still refuses. Any advice?

Contact naps

My LO is 5 months now. If I want her to extend her sleep cycle beyond those 30 min cat naps, then it usually needs to be a contact nap in order to get a good stretch. At night we get several "false starts" at the beginning, but then she usually does an 7-9 hour stretch in her crib. honestly I don't mind them because 1) we are OAD so I am trying to get all the baby snuggles 2) time is a thief and one day she won't be so cuddly and just think I am a loser LOL. But it is also something that I don't want to last for ever either. I need to get things done lol So what's the science behind contact naps? There are some that say it's beneficial and others that say it's the worst thing you can do and your child will never be a good sleeper. It does dress me out that I am creating some sort of bad habit. But often both these sides of the argument are selling "sleep consultanting services". Super conflicted. Any advice?

Anyone else has a mediocre husband?

He doesn't cheat. He comes home on time. He provides financially. He loves the kids. He says he loves you. But why is he mediocre? It's because you still carry all the mental burden and the planning. He comes home on time but he lays around on the weekends because he's 'tired'. He provides financially but is either irresponsible or you end up shouldering the majority of the 'home' stuff anyway. He loves the kids but is short with them, or can't take them on his own or the kids just don't fucking like him because they sense the same thing you do. He says he loves you but never actually shows it. He's only sweet when he wants sex. Or maybe not even then. Does all the things right. Superficially. And you are left feeling bereft.

Yogurt for babies

I'm looking for advice on what type of yogurt to feed my 11 month old.. we've been getting activia yogurt or oikos Greek but usually the flavoured, like strawberry or peach and she loves it. Everytime this conversation comes up on any mom group they only say feed them plain yogurt.... With fruit or peanut butter. Have I been feeding my baby wrong stuff for months? Does it really matter? She loves yogurt of all kinds but I want what's best for her. thank you!

“Sleep when they sleep” they say

I get it, but I hate this advice. My baby was napping so I thought, hey, I’ll nap too! Nope. Immediately woke up. Resign myself to being awake and make some coffee. BAM. Baby asleep again. I can’t be the only one…

Parents with older kids: playhouse or swing set?

The house we bought has an old metal swing set that is cemented into the ground. Very sturdy. The items could use replacing thought. It would be about $144 off Amazon to buy the new swings, new seesaw glider, new large circular swing chair. There is a slide attached to the side as well. I was thinking of getting rid of it and getting one of those swing sets with the stairs/rock wall/little hide out up top. I have a 3 year old and 1 year old. These sets are like $1500 or more. But a lot of the reviews say the same thing. “Smaller than I thought.” Is it worth it to invest in one of these sets with more climbing features? Or is the metal set with replacement pieces the way to go. Did your kids outgrow the ones with the hideouts and then the set went unused? We live pretty far from any other playground and we have the land space so I wanted to get some opinions!

Forget sleep, this is the real milestone

My boy is helping his arms through the sleeves now. Still a 7.4 on the Richter scale getting the shirt over his head but, man, what a difference.

Moving house with a young toddler - are we dumb? Did anyone else do it?

Has anyone moved when their baby was between 1-2? We’re staying locally, so not a big move but I still feel a bit sad about leaving, like I’m tarnishing his memories or his babyhood or something? House on a beautiful Street came up, one that never normally has its houses for sale. We put hours on the market, we have found a buyer eight weeks later and offer accepted. We love our current house to be fair. It’s decorated, it’s a decent size and it’s extremely close to amenities and go to schools. The next test is a slightly bigger colour also close to go to school but it’s detached garage for future life stuff. so why do I feel weird about it? Is it my gut telling me we’re just not ready to move and we rushed into it? Or is it natural to feel sad about leaving the house in which you brought your baby home? I feel like I imagined his memories to be _here_ but there again the next house is equally a blank canvas for memorie