Parenting Contents Archive

"When I was offered the dean of students position, it took me several days to accept because I was terrified of becoming part of the problem." @PresidentPat @EdSurge https://t.co/ccolhe8Ghg

One tiny little habit can lead to big changes! Here are 10 small daily habits to try that can bring powerful moments of mindfulness into your life: https://t.co/EsnmxHgzXT https://t.co/GHlrcrfTmz

7 #character strengths are highly correlated with boosting #resilience, improving #mentalhealth, 21stcentury readiness & performance. Ea is plummeting with kids. Teaching them helps kids handle challenges & life & improves their odds of thriving. #parenting https://t.co/g8wCqeS7BC

unpopular opinion (maybe) but elf on the self is creepy

maybe it’s a cultural thing? i’m mexican, and it’s just becoming a thing here but i don’t get it!!! i find it extremely creepy 🫠

Young mother to be trying to finish college, is it selfish to go out of state with a child and their father for the betterment of my education?

I (19f) just found out I was two weeks pregnant a few days ago, I haven’t told my immediate family yet and my boyfriends family found out. I am currently on my second to last semester into finishing a general Ed and a health science associates degree. I was planning prior to finding out I was expecting to go to Ohio to get a bachelors degree in mortuary science and I had already been accepted to my dream school. My boyfriend is graduating with a bachelors in May as well so he will be able to work full time while I tend to a baby and I was wondering if it would be selfish of me to go pursue my education for the overall outcome of the babies life and so I can give him or her a better livelihood when they get older. I’m really panicked and I don’t know what to do.

I’m sick of people telling me negative things about baby milestones

The most irritating thing someone can say to me, is how I’m going to regret when my baby starts crawling. Or how once they start talking, I’ll be begging for them to shut up. Or how my life is basically over once they can walk. Every time my toddler learned to do these things, she became so much more interesting and fun. As my baby starts to approach the same things, I’m looking forward to each one. I’m just tired of people telling me how awful these major exciting milestones are. I’m excited my babies are no longer leaky crying potatoes, let me be excited about it.

#Discord allows users to chat with each other via video, voice, or text. This Explainer Guide for #parents looks at how it works and the risks to watch out for ⤵️ #OnlineSafety

Why has your LO had a meltdown today?

I'll start, my 10 month old was furious that I would not let him eat the doorstop.

Are fevers contagious? How about colds, ear infections, or pinkeye? Here's a guide to determining whether certain childhood illness can spread to others. https://t.co/xjqNlQPsJh

Finding it more difficult to get my wife to nap than my newborn. Any tips?

First time parents, baby is breastfeeding and it comes with all the expected challenges for my wife but she is eating and pooping/peeing a good amount. My biggest issue is my wife is refusing to sleep. She must be exhausted and has only slept a few hours since delivering a couple days ago. I am gladly doing all the chores and errands so she can focus on breastfeeding, but my biggest frustration is how easy baby is napping but my wife is not. I offer to watch baby between feedings and while she naps but wife seems too anxious to sleep or when i try to force her she spends the time texting or playing on her phone. Should i be concerned? Am I overreacting? Any tips?

Starting to hate this other sub

Y’all, I play around on reddit a lot of the time. I love this sub and the women are nice to each other and are non judgemental. I found another women sub where I like to frequent. I won’t give the name, but I’m starting to get sick of it. It’s turned into most the women gloating that they are child free. On EVERY post. Sigh. We get it, your life is awesome. Example, some poor women posted that she is struggling with feeling alone and being a mom. Over 200 replies!! Most of them are other child free women just bashing her. “That’s why I’m not having kids.” Are some of the responses. Or “why did she choose to have another kid then?” Like Jesus, a bad day doesn’t mean a bad life. Anyway, I’m probably not going to frequent that sub anymore. Yeah, part of me is jealous of child free women, but then hearing my little boy tell me he wants to give me a hug makes up for any envious feelings. Anyway, I’m glad this is a safe place to have a bad day. You all are awesome!

an apology letter to my baby

Dear bebe, I'm sorry for all the food (especially salsa) that I've dropped in you while you nap I'm sorry that every hat I buy you has ears I'm sorry for using you as my personal little dress up doll I'm sorry you can't look around the room while also keeping my nipple in your mouth I'm sorry that every bath time has to end ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Podcasts are a great way for kids to hear stories from Native Americans and Indigenous peoples in their own voices. @laura_m_ordonez @CommonSense https://t.co/ViZ24qBO6H

My baby doesn't like me.

My (F) son is 15 months old and I honestly feel like he doesn't like me. He cries every time my partner hands him over to me. And when I say he cries, it's almost like he's screaming bloody murder. He just had a meltdown and every time I called him to me to give him a cuddle, he would just move farther away from me while crying. I honestly don't know what I'm doing wrong. It's hard not to take this personally. He just returned from daycare, so I know he's also tired and he's usually OK with me, but whenever this happens... it destroys me. I'm trying my best here, but I'm at my wits end.

Is it too late to start cloth diapering?

I have an almost 5 month old and just tired of spending money on diapers that we go through so fast. I’m a stay at home mom and I thought it might be a good idea to use cloth diapers all the days I’m at home with her. I would use disposable ones if we go out and overnight. We spend 80% of our time at home together. She doesn’t have a lot of poop diapers maybe once a day or once every other day. I figure I could save about 5-7 diapers a day which would add up quickly. I have a clothes line that would come in handy for drying them daily. Does this sound like a bad idea? Is this something that is harder than it seems? Any recommendations welcome!