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Teen vaping

My 14 year old was caught vaping at school. One day in school suspension. She is generally a very good kid and only occasionally gets in trouble (once every couple years.) She is obviously apologetic and claims it was her first time. Thoughts on how to respond to this? I don’t have a lot of details on the circumstances yet since I have only talked to the VP.

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Fuck creaky floorboards

That’s it

Mental load/invisible burden of holidays on women rant

Every time I post something about the topic, a friend of my husband’s has to speak up and say that he thinks if the burden is too much on the wife, it’s a household problem not a gender one. I posted the meme about how Christmas isn’t “magic” it’s the invisible burden that’s primarily on women. Now, this guy does do the cooking, cleaning, and decorating - his house likely is an exception - but he seems to think because it’s not a problem for them, it can’t be for anyone else, and it’s not a gender thing because they are beyond that. It makes me want to scream and hit things. I told him he doesn’t realize how low the bar is for men because he’s leaping over it. Oh and our outdoor lights aren’t up because I refuse to do it all by myself like I did for Halloween. The tree got up this weekend but it wouldn’t if I didn’t pester them to help.

Ouch

For people with such small, soft heads, babies really love to throw their big, hard heads around. Usually directly in your face. And then they smile about it.

Anyone else’s child gone absolutely batshit this month or is it just mine?

My 5 year olds attitude and behaviour has been absolutely horrific the last 2-3 weeks. She’s rage filled at the drop of the hat with no seemingly overt reason why. She meltdowns at her own breathing almost. Bedtimes have gone to shit, again, where we battle it out for hours until she finally caves in and goes to sleep. But not until she’s ultimately had the last word. She’s regressed with her food to the point where some day’s breadsticks are the only food group acceptable to pass her lips. I’m exhausted and fed up and parenting feels miserable right now more than it does enjoyable. I know, it’s a phase. She’ll grow out of it. She’ll settle. And I know that we won’t be alone, but it does feel pretty lonely right now. I guess I just wanted to vent. Any solidarity is greatly appreciated.

#ALotOfPeopleDont set limits on their kids social media and phone use - but they really should. https://t.co/dk74B1ITAA

Partner left the stove on…

I went out for an hour and a half and left him home with our 5 month baby. He’s a great dad, but can be a little spacey sometimes and I’m sure the baby is distracting. How mad should I be that he left the stove on basically from when I left until I got home and noticed there was a hot empty pan? I think I’m less mad about the fact that it was an accident and more upset by his reaction when I brought it up. He was kind of stunned quiet which made me even more upset. I’m sure my postpartum anxiety is also playing into my fears that something horrible could have happened.

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TIP: When kids try to suck you in to a power struggle or want to negotiate an already established rule/limit – just walk away. Responding to the negotiation reinforces a negative power behavior and ensures that it will happen again. #positiveparentingsolutions

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Any positive stories about pets?

I have been reading so many sad stories about pets having to be given away on this sub, and I absolutely empathize with the parents who had to make that tough decision. Especially as someone who has a high energy cat who thinks I’m a chew toy if I don’t play with her multiple times a day. I know it will get better and I’m managing. I would love to hear stories of successful pet parenting when your kids were babies.

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