Comments on: Works for Me Wednesday – Parenting advice edition

By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:48:33 +0000

LOL. I loved all your comments. It’s nice to know we’re not alone huh?

By: GC

GC — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 17:37:46 +0000

this makes me feel better
I have no kids but I yell at my cats so much I was worrying that maybe I should reconsider–I might not be a good parent if that time comes. But, hey, come to think of it, my mom yelled at me. And I turned out okay–mostly.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:51:08 +0000

I love your advice. I am sometimes so hard on myself. I have a strong willed son. Yes – just one child. You would think that one would be easy but I have found that without siblings around I am his playmate sometimes. That can be frustrating when I need to get things done. I often beat myself up over what I give him to eat or letting him play video games. Sometimes we just have to do what works. I do the yelling thing too. LOL!

By: thediaperdiaries

thediaperdiaries — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 01:02:31 +0000

I never thought my kids would watch any TV. Who was that person? Thank God we can laugh at our silliness now. Hopefully our friends who endured our judgement can laugh with us.

By: tonsofsons

tonsofsons — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:18:58 +0000

I really never thought I would have 5 boys, either!
Your advice is so true! But I am working on the yelling! LOL!

http://tonsofsons.wordpress.com/

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:07:15 +0000

I also said or thought “I will NEVER do that when I have kids” only to do “that” a million times over and over. It’s humbling! Thanks for your great advice!

By: The Estrogen Files

The Estrogen Files — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:20:34 +0000

I think you’re just right – you gotta do what works best for YOUR situation. Good post. Mine’s on sun safety.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:07:52 +0000

Hats off to you, I can’t seem to get the hang of gadgets, I would blow up my kitchen using them….I’ll stick with the ole’ potato peeler or don’t peel at all.

By: kittyhox

kittyhox — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:26:25 +0000

I didn’t think I would allow my son to watch tv – every single morning.
I didn’t think I would let him wear his pjs until the afternoon half of the time
I didn’t think I would give him anything but homemade organic food.

Now that I’ve actually been a mother for a while I’ve adopted a “whatever works” philosophy. And I’m not so hard on myself anymore!

GREAT advice to any new parent!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:04:01 +0000

Rookies… Old school is the only way. What ain’t broke do not fix it!! My parents did not spare the rod on me and I turned out ok…(correction WE turned out ok..my other personalities are totally buggin right no..STOP! No you! HELP!!) JK!! I love the part about the adorable cudley cutsey stuff..I’m sorry, I think I may have thrown up a little in my mouth. hehehehehe! All better!
BTW..The dual pane windows are a GODSEND!!!
We haven’t had Social Services around since we installed them.

Have fun and try to stay calm…
Veteran Mom of 2 adorable cherub like boys..NOT!!!!