Parenting Contents Archive

14 Year Old Son Came Out as Bisexual

Last night my teen came out as bisexual. He was a wreck, but I assured him that he’s the same child as he was a day ago and that I just have new info now and my love and acceptance of him hasn’t changed a bit and I completely support him and I’m so proud of him for being brave enough to share with me. So, I’d love some advice on how to help him navigate this challenging time and how to be support him through it. He also mentioned having a singular incident of suicidal ideation but knows inside that’s not what he wants. How else can I aid in his healing? Any advice would be appreciated.

I have a friend who is anti children

So my friend since I’ve been a kid is anti child. She is very “don’t tell woman what to do with their bodies” yet she doesn’t seem to understand that most women choose this lifestyle. I had a medically complex child and she never checks in on us - and when she does ask she always directs the question to me and never my daughter. Yesterday on the phone she told me she unfollowed my sister on social media because she is pregnant and “yuk and gross” and she doesn’t follow that kind of crap. I was shocked so I didn’t say anything. I’m her maid of honour in a few months and not sure how to feel about this friendship

In laws are traveling, they’re pissed we won’t allow them over until 10 days after returning from their trip

Title says it all. They say we’re being dramatic and paranoid, but our youngest isn’t old enough to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and we don’t want to risk it. We’ve told them we won’t allow them over until 10 days after they return from their trip. They’re taking multiple planes and will be visiting a lot of people. Yes, we know CDC recommends 5 days, but they also state that people can be contagious anywhere from 5-10 days, so 10 days would be what’s safest for our LO. This means they cannot come over on Christmas and they’re are very upset about this, but we just don’t want to risk our youngest getting ill. They are vaccinated, but will not get a PCR test before coming over so 10 days is what feels safest. We said they can FaceTime/Video chat Christmas morning so they can still see the kids open gifts. Are we being “dramatic” or are we justified?

At what age did you allow your kid to start locking their door?

My daughter is nearly five and she's told me in great seriousness that she wants to lock her door sometimes for privacy. I'm trying to approach parenting with respect and open mindedness, granted that's hard sometimes. She's a generally well behaved kid, but I'm just baffled at what privacy a five year old needs I guess. 😂 my husband says he's not sure he thinks it's a good idea because she may take advantage of it and lock her door during tantrums. But I mean, we have a way to unlock it. And we're adamant about knocking first anyway. What do you guys think?

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F*CK buying gifts for EVERYBODY

Just to vent. But Seriously. It's the same bullshit every year. And it's all put on ME. We have two separate family Christmas's to attend, not including our own. In total I have 14 nieces and nephews. Including their parents and grandparents that's 26 people total that I have to purchase gifts for. Not to mention I have 5 children myself. 5! Everyone else is in a position to purchase a mass supply of gifts, whereas I am a stay at home mom, and my husband recently had a heart attack and has been off work. We are on a tight budget, basically living off savings. I want to give my children a good Christmas, but how tf am I to do that?!? Yes I have mentioned in the past to "draw names" or "only buy for the kids" or "$5 price limit" but no one else is on board. This literally makes me despise Christmas and dread everyday leading up to it. Not to mention all my nieces and nephews are insanely spoiled, so trying to figure out gifts is a nightmare.

Tonsils and adenoids

My 5 year old has to have her tonsils out. We are having to do it a few days after Christmas 😭. She has had strep every few weeks since September. ENT decided Adenoids need to go too since she is having sleeping issues due to breathing. Can anyone tell me their experience with caring for a young child after this procedure and ideas to keep her busy but calm

Toddlers need to communicate. Our children try to communicate with us in many ways. Babies gurgle and we can gurgle back; young toddlers will babble and we can show an interest in what they are saying; older toddlers love asking and answering questions; -Simone Davies #parenting

Covid and RSV and flu, oh my

My 10 year old is sick. We tested and it’s not Covid, but she’s still sick enough to have to stay home from school today. Having her home from school isn’t too bad. She can entertain herself, and she’ll lie down and read in bed. I just hope her 7 year old brother doesn’t get it. Taking care of him and making him take it easy when he’s sick is a lot harder. We’re supposed to go to a holiday party on Friday, that both of them always look forward to. I’m hoping everybody’s well enough to go. Anybody else got a sick kid and want to commiserate?

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If you’re burnt out and you know it

If you’re burnt out and you know, it clap your hands *clap clap* If you’re burnt out and you know, it clap your hands *clap clap* If you’re burnt out and you know it, and you really wanna show it; if you’re burnt out and you know it, clap your hands *head desk*

Found out baby is a girl and freaking out

Not gonna lie. I'm freaking out. My childhood was..let's say.. traumatic (to keep it PG.). I experienced abuse in every aspect of the word. I know, logically and intellectually, that my daughter will absolutely have a better life. But I just can't shake the feelings of not knowing how to be a parent to a little girl because I never had the experience of growing up "properly". IDK why I'm posting this. I guess just to get it off my chest. I'm not even able to articulate my thoughts properly. Okay. Thanks for reading.

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