Most people visit Reddit for the memes.
I go for the free parenting advice.
Not really, but I occasionally find some nugget of wisdom that gives me pause.
Then they read a story about how children know when someone around them is being insincere.
“No one knows [your kid] better than you do.”
It was there the doctor confirmed what this parent knew to be true.
“Children can’t meet an expectation unless the expectation has been explained to them.”
You are a good parent who needed a break."
“We come back refreshed, recharged, and wanting to cuddle our baby,” addsu/dinosaregaylikeme.
Swap duties with your partner or take the day off and do something for you.
It will pay dividends for your child in the long run.
Put another way: Show your kids courtesy, and they’ll be courteous with you.
“Apologize when you do something wrong or that hurts their feelings.”
Part of talking to our children like adults is admitting when we’ve done something wrong.
This advice came fromu/Anxiety_Potato, who shared with her father her concern that her child would start walking late.
“Are they doing something wrong or doing something I don’t like?”
I assumeu/KewZeemust have heard them all to be inspired to write this reply.
Chances are the answer is the latter, but it doesn’t hurt to set limits, too.
“Treat everyone with dignity: them, you, other people.”
When considering this advice fromu/Plan_in_Progress, I thought about all the times I may have inadvertently embarrassed my children.
It only takes a moment to consider how our actions affect others.
Even if you’re sure they should already know better, tell them again."
What was probably meant as tongue-in-cheek wisdom is actually some practical advice.
“Choose your battles.”
If you want to reduce your stress levels, follow this advice fromu/RecordLegume.
Does it mean to let your kids have sweets every night?
Does it mean to occasionally let your kids wear their pajamas for a Target run?
It won’t hurt them in the long run (aside from some embarrassment you might feel).
Just verify to protect them from themselves when it really matters.
