Parenting Contents Archive

Experts say the youth mental health crisis began long before the pandemic. @washingtonpost @judithwarner https://t.co/ArPgpR6iGC

How much has your original idea of being a parent changed? Probably SO much! Yet, what's one way in which it's been better than you imagined? https://t.co/NGnQeox3NJ

Just a quick reminder to hug (or high five, fist pump, pat on the back) your teenager today. They won’t say it - but they need it! #parentingtips https://t.co/ohvHv7FcL4

no he isnt a preemie...advice?

so my LO is 5 weeks now and when he was born he was tiny. he was 6 pounds 3 ounces and everyone keeps commenting on how little he is and ask his birth weight and ask if hes preemie. now normally i wouldnt think about it but its been persistent and people keep failing to realize, im absolutely tiny myself. im 4'9 and was diagnosed failure to thrive as a baby so yeah im gonna have a small baby. did anyone else go through something similar? i want to avoid just being a bitch but im really getting tired of it. im tired of the oh wows and the my baby was blank weight at birth like good for you. im glad i wasnt the one having a 9 pound baby.

How is he so dense??

My SO said he feels bad for our kids when I put them to bed early. The last time I put them to bed early was a little over a week ago so I could go out with one of my friends just us. I’m doing it again tonight for the same reason and he comes out and says that. Like hey maybe they wouldn’t have to go to bed early if, idk, you were willing to parent them?? Like seriously if you don’t want them to go to bed early put them to bed yourself instead of complaining about it. SMH

When does it kick in for dads?

I (M28) am an expecting father. My entire life I wanted to be a dad and for some reason, I am not excited. I’m worried. Raising a kid seems expensive and stressful. Financially we are over prepared, we already have everything we need for the baby. For some reason my heart just isn’t in it. I’ll admit that my lack of excitement has made me an awful husband to my wife (I’m sure she feels a bit alone). Does it click? Am I just an asshole?

Can you guys give me some cheap ideas on how to make my garden more exciting?

My main aim is start bringing in more wildlife. Both my 4 year and 2 year old love bugs and what not. Things I was thinking off but don’t know if are possible. 1. A small pond that would just collect rain water. Put some plants in it etc… 2. Wanted to some sort of transparent wormery. 3. Something that will collect a lot bugs that we can look at. 4. Simple play ideas. I have 4 year old, 2 year and a 1 year old. We’ve also just invested in a trampoline.

What Type Of School Pickup Line Parent Are You? https://t.co/CfZ5JSAHwm by @IndyDadsGroup #Citydads #DadLife #parenting

Age and diaper size

Does anyone else feel like they’re moving through diaper sizes quickly? My 2.5 month old has been in size 2 diapers since the beginning of March and we’re starting to have blow outs again so I’m tempted to put her in size 3! Anyone else? What’s your kids age and diaper size?

Finally feeling like a parent

I had my daughter 4 months ago. She is a great sleeper mostly, but not for the last few weeks, waking every (max) 2 hours, refusing to sleep without nursing, etc. Today dad put her to bed, but a bit early as she was already so tired, she slept (as usual). However an hour later she woke - screaming. I was taking a bath and hear her crying, with dad trying to console her ... not making much progress (usually he can easily put her back to sleep). So I get up, and when I entered the room she stopped. Happy, I turned around to go back to my bath, but she's crying again. I step in and she sleeps within a minute. She just needed mommy one last time today. Now I really feel like I am her mother. Not just a babysitter watching her until she's back with her real parents. Finally. She is very much wanted and even if I never felt guilty about it, it's still amazing how loving it feels. I'm waiting for the next best thing in parenting!

Emotionally drained.

I’m at my wits end today. I try my best all day long and I feel like it’s never enough. I’m constantly cooking, cleaning, soothing and nursing and today I’m so fed up. My husband only steps in when our baby is at the ass end of his tantrum. Idk what is going on in my world but I’m over it all. I barely have time to eat or drink water. I’m so tired of trying to communicate with my husband also. We talk about things the talk seems to go great and then we’re back to square one. I’m just over it all. My laundry baskets are everywhere, I haven’t showered in days, my sink is full of dishes but no matter how hard I try to let things go I’m still so overwhelmed with parenting. Most of the time I feel like a single parent aside from having to work I do everything else. I don’t even have time to hear my own thoughts. I’m at my breaking point today.

My 7 YO is going to make me certifiably insane

My daughter has the attitude of a 15 YO, but with the emotional stability of a 7 YO. Most of it I can shake off, but she so often puts words in my mouth and it makes me batty. I'll tell her (after repeatedly nicely asking) to do X chore, or she's getting a time out. She'll then scream, storm to her room, refuse to do anything, saying she can't leave her room cuz I put her in time out. I tell her if she can't follow rules, she won't get privileges like screens and playdates. She'll scream I want her to die and that I won't even let her have food and water. Like, holy fuck, I'm going to have a goddamn aneurysm. Any tips for getting her to stop???

Self-care culture for kids?

What are your thoughts on introducing elementary school kids to self-care and wellness? Age-appropriate? Curious what some parents think about toys like the Barbie wellness collection that comes with spa accessories (face masks), athleisurewear, etc.

Live streaming allows users to share real time experiences, and is a function on many apps and platforms that are popular with Irish teens. But before going live, here are some important things to take into account. #LiveStreaming #OnlineSafety

Is spring hockey a potential step too far in the path toward sports specialization? But what if your kid would play hockey every day if they could? Read, "I bowed to pressure and let my child play spring hockey" here: https://t.co/CbzR7qNDjT https://t.co/qkYkyXv2kE