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Do you think it is possible to fix generational issues?

You know the whole "I didn't like my childhood so I want to be better than my own parents" but wasn't raised by good parents that would have taught you how to be a good parent. You have no reference or behavioural influence of what it actually means to be a good parent to ensure that your own kids won't dislike you and their upbringing (in adulthood) the way you dislike your own. Do you think it is possible to fix this? And if so how does one effectively learn to be a good parent without the influence of good parents?

Commonly used literacy strategies that ask students to pause and consider what they know about a given topic or concept can be easily modified to better suit your classroom. @borywrites @edutopia https://t.co/2Mq53i45KC

Halloween Heartbreak - featuring Type A Flu

That’s basically it. My 7 y/o complained of a sore throat last night, woke up vomiting in the middle of the night, and had a fever this morning. I went to get him checked out, not really expecting him to have anything more than a cold or sinus infection; he was heartbroken about not getting to trick or treat, so I was going to still let him trick or treat at a couple of neighbor’s houses *if* he was clear of all the big ones (Covid, flu, strep.) **This may be controversial, but here, people stand on their porches and put candy in the kids’ bags, so there would be no contact. But it’s the flu, so now he and my 5 y/o have to stay in and they’re so sad. I’m pretty sure I have it too. So, I’m trying to find a way to do something special with them when I really just want to curl up on the couch indefinitely. Any ideas for some fun, indoor Halloween activities that will soothe my poor kiddos?

How do you handle a holiday like Christmas? Parents & In-Laws expectations are already stressing us out.

We are struggling to plan our first Christmas with a baby. Pre-baby my wife would go see her parents for the day while I would go split my time evenly between my divorced parents. Our baby is 5 months old and we do not want to be hauling her around all day since she naps poorly anywhere but home. We're leaning towards scheduling different days for different households but we're dreading the push back and anger from whoever gets told they won't see their grandchild on Christmas Day. Does anyone have solutions that have worked for them? Thanks in advance from two already stressed parents!

It's miserable to watch your toddler suffer when they're sick. Help them feel better with these home remedies for coughing in kids. https://t.co/r3Pphlvabi

From pregnancy to some particular parenting situation, we can feel like we're losing our voice. When you notice that, start finding your voice with a pause. https://t.co/mAd3178aEb

Do you feel like you are failing as a parent? Here are 5 essential steps you can take today to become a better parent! https://t.co/D0EMuV9Zf8 #ParentingTips #BetterParenting

While the transition from summer to a new school year can be difficult, nothing compares to the lawlessness of those smaller seasonal school vacations, those three- and four-day weekends! #parentingtips https://t.co/iKLGVVLTac

What’s everyone’s costume plans for tonight?

My almost six month old son is going as a mandrake root and my husband and I are witches. :) What’s everyone else doing?

I don’t like the way pumping makes me feel emotionally and I think I’m going to stop soon.

I’m producing ok but have to supplement with formula since I don’t produce enough :( have seen SO many lactation consultants who were all awesome and gave great tips but I just don’t make a lot. I’ve tried three different pumps and still don’t make enough. I loved breast feeding. It made me feel great about myself, I felt like I was really providing and helping. He just won’t latch so I’ve been pumping pretty much since the first week. He’s going to be 6 weeks soon and everytime I pump I feel disgusting. Like I am in a room of people and feel like I am doing something wrong and gross?? Like those dreams where you are suddenly naked, same gross feeling. But I feeling when I am pumping completely alone and it’s wierd because this is the best I’ve emotionally felt! I feel the most confident, satisfied and happy I ever have. But I just feel so gross for some reason when I pump. I want to stop but wasn’t sure if anyone else has felt the same ? Sorry for ranting

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Only a week old, and I don’t think I can do this.

I’m not feeling like a very good mom. I know it’s still early and we’re still figuring it out as a team, but I am just feeling like I’m at a loss. I can’t read cues other than being hungry. I can see he’s sleepy but he hates sleeping anywhere except in our arms or the rocker/swing which is scary because we don’t want to fall asleep with him like that. I am afraid to sleep during the day because I don’t trust myself to wake up if he’s crying. I can’t breast feed because it hurts too much (my own anatomy is trash and he is a little tongue tied). I can’t pump because he either needs me or I’m panicked he’ll wake up or choke and I’ll need to rush to him. I just feel like I’m letting him down already. I have no instincts, and even trying the standard tricks don’t work for us it seems. I love my little one more than I can explain, but I just don’t feel like I’m meant to be a mom.

How did you handle the transition to a big bed?

We would like to transition our son to a big bed in the following weeks, because we would like to use his crib for his baby sister who will be arriving around Christmas. She will still be sleeping in the co-sleeper the first few weeks, but we would rather start now/soon, because we worry it will be too much change if we wait till after she is born. Basically just wondering how other parents organised the transition and if you maybe have any advice or tips for us! We installed the bed today, so his room is a little full now with the big bed and the crib in there. But he seemed to find it interesting right away. The sheets have his favourite cartoon character on them and he was very excited about that! We didn't try to make him sleep in it yet. Just getting him used to sitting on it and it being in his room for now.

A psychology expert weighs in on why it's totally normal for your child to be seeing spirits. Yes, really. https://t.co/cjlfQymNGK

Terrified

I have a two month old beautiful, happy, and healthy baby girl. Yet, I wake up every day terrified that she is going to die. Does this feeling go away or is this the rest of my life?