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How would you feel about sharing your Mother’s Day with your MIL?

Just wondering how you’d all feel about this. Looks like I am going to be doing it this year and wondering if my feelings are unfair or ridiculous or if other moms of toddlers out there just want to be left alone on Mother’s Day too?

“Part of what helps young people grow is to be exposed to a wide range of experiences. Going places, interacting with other people, trying things outside their comfort zone — that’s where we see growth.” @sfnords @onparenting https://t.co/jUbTPcF3jW

Each child shows strengths in their development.💯 We have to give them opportunities to use those strengths in areas where they need to enhance skills or abilities. i.e. Good at telling stories? Use story to remember chemistry. Good physically? Count as they climb the ladder.

Does no questions mean no consequences?

Piggy back post from another one. My husband doesn't think we should ever make the offer of "We will come get you any time, any where, no questions asked." Because he sees that as equivalent to having no consequences. I think we can be parents who come rescue our kids from scary, uncomfortable, or dangerous situations without enabling our kids to go do things they'll need rescued from. How do you other parents with this policy handle it? If you pick up your kid drunk, do they just get a pass because they got scared and needed a way out? Do they still get punished for breaking your family rules? I want to see where the middle ground is so I can have a better conversation about it with my husband.

We got some bad news on our 20 week checkup visit

Hi there, my wife (27F) and I (22M) are expecting our first child, a baby girl on August. The pregnancy has been extremely difficult but we’ve grown to love our baby so much already. Today she is 23 weeks and when we went to the OB to do an ultrasound the doctor told us her long bones seem smaller than they should be and she has some fluid in her head… I honestly have a huge knot in my throat since. I asked as many questions as I could but the doctor just referred us to a specialist tomorrow and was vague as fuck about our daughter’s condition, she seemed scared to say a single word. We don’t know what to do, she’s literally our whole world already. Ofc the second we get into the car my wife starts sobbing and so do I. My only comfort is that the baby is moving a lot and is very active, she seems happy and comfortable and that other than this the baby is perfectly healthy and fine. Any words of comfort would mean a lot to us, we just want our daughter with us already.

Anyone else have a mean teen?

I feel like my teenager is so mean to me all day, at every chance. He's 14 and I can just come into a room and he's pissed at me already. I try not to take it personally because I literally know there is nothing wrong with me simply existing, but the constant berating and "f- you" to me all day is just exhausting. I just want to know I'm not alone. That seems to help. Like my teen isn't the only asshole teen and it's not my fault. His life is fine, he has everything he needs, I'm even the cool mom who plays video games with him. But the way he treats me is deplorable. And I do set boundaries. But he's got ADHD and anxiety and refuses to sleep or eat with any healthy routine so I feel like his brain chemicals and hormones are ganging up on me.

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Floor beds

I’m not planning on transitioning my child to his own room yet, currently am quite happy cosleeping. I really like the idea of a floor bed at first it was because my child has always stuggled with being lowered into cots but after looking into it I’m liking it more and more. I really love the ones that are like little houses, but I would hate to spend all that money on something I’ll end up resenting. Has anyone got any opinions on what kind of floor beds are best for them? I know there’s a fair few designs out there so just looking for some different opinions really. TIA!!

EASTER FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES FOR TODDLERS When it comes to fine motor activities for toddlers simple is best (except when it comes to making a pooping bunny Pom Pom drop of course)! These activities may look easy but require lots of concentration and coordination for toddlers. From poking, tracing, pinching and focusing these activities are great for keeping toddlers occupied! Make sure to save this post so you have it for another day! AGE: 18 months + (with adult supervision) MESS Level: low DIFFICULTY TO CREATE: low SKILLS DEVELOPED: fine motor skills, colour recognition, language development, hand-eye, imaginative play, creativity. _____________ PLaY 🌈CReaTivEly #happytoddlerplaytime

Is a diaper genie worth it?

I'm newly pregnant (10wks) and have started fooling around with a baby registry. My husband and I have heard mixed reviews on the diaper genie. What was your experience with the diaper genie vs. similar diaper pails like the Ubbi, vs. a small regular trashcan with scented bags. We don't want to ask for too many high price items but we will if it's worth it. Any advice?

Boys aren’t immune to body image pressure. https://t.co/zFBasEYkhn @Char_Markey @edfrauenheim https://t.co/3Ik8bGPoFF

You should know that most kids become more picky around two and then slowly grow out of it in their elementary school years. Your eighteen-month-old eats like a horse, then all of a sudden around two, they start being very selective. -@profemilyoster, #unschool

According to experts, one in every 13 kids has a food allergy. Here’s how grown-ups can teach their kids about food allergies and how to be a caring friend to someone who has them. @samanthamaeby @PBSKids https://t.co/GNlT7xmYFM

Childcare????

New parent and needing to vent, what the fuck am I suppose to do for infant care after maternity??? Why is it SO expensive, like should I just stay home???

Under stressful circumstances, we mothers all are apt to have our resistance to temptations lowered. Sugary foods? Yes. A glass of wine or two? Yes. Trash TV? Sure. But there’s one that tops the charts: victimhood. #parenting @sheryl_gould https://t.co/ikBXHB92LD