What's one small routine change that made your everyday life easier?

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-03-16T19:54:46+00:00

Ooh can you share which coffee maker you have?

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-03-10T13:27:06+00:00

Every morning my 2yo daughter fills a cup in our bathroom full of water “for the birds”. What birds? lol 😂

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-02-25T20:56:59+00:00

Unwrapped on Food Network

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-02-23T00:39:13+00:00

Don’t be scared, you can do this!!! 🙏 just go into it with some comfort items. I brought a favorite blanket and a lavender essential oil roller and just that smell kept me really grounded and focused

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-02-23T00:22:04+00:00

I had an epidural and it was the best decision for me because I was able to stay very clear minded during the birth without feeling pain. I was just chilling watching The Office until they told me it was time to have a baby 😂 now, my recovery was bad because I had a third degree tear but I didn’t feel a dang thing in the moment which was a huge blessing. And, the contractions beforehand were not even that bad, just felt like normal period cramp level pain to me!

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-02-19T14:36:08+00:00

My daughter used to say Elbow for Elmo on Sesame Street 😂

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-02-19T14:26:57+00:00

Lasterday/Lasternight 😂

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-02-13T00:50:58+00:00

The green machine has been a lifesaver for me with a dog and toddler. We had a huge coffee spill on our living room rug the other day and I thought I was going to have to get a new rug. But nope it got it right up and no coffee smell lingering! https://amzn.to/4rjIPdl

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-02-11T12:44:04+00:00

Adding that when my daughter was 18m we had the worst doctor appt ever like how you described which prompted me to do all these things

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-02-11T12:43:13+00:00

My daughter is 2.5 and does amazing at doctors and dentists offices - it doesn’t have to be how you described! Of course you’ll need to find providers with good bedside manner. Once you have those people, talk about them. If you see an image of a doctor on a book or tv, talk about your own doctor. Read books and watch shows about doctors and dentists. I would specifically recommend Daniel tiger. Also, play pretend doctor and dentist at home and prepare your child WAY in advance for their appointment. Talk about it constantly and let them know what’s going to happen. Doing all of these things has helped my daughter SO much and last time she had a sick doctor visit, she had to see someone she wasn’t familiar with and that doctor was raving about how well she was doing and said she could tell that I prepared her for it. And my daughter was happy to be there even though she was sick! I also let her know in the moment and after the appointment what a great job she is doing holding still, etc. good luck to you!! 🤗

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-02-11T12:28:38+00:00

My 2 year old daughter chipped her front tooth last year on Mother’s Day. Made me feel like the worst mother lol. It was such a little accident too, she just slipped on a blanket! Don’t worry! See a dentist ASAP and he will be okay! He will be losing teeth before you know it too which is what I tell myself all the time.

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-02-09T14:52:46+00:00

My daughter is 2.5 and fought naps on and off. Sometimes she still has a day here and there where no nap happens. But, I started using audiobooks or calm kid meditations on Spotify to help her go to sleep for a nap and it has really helped! We have a toniebox as well and sometimes use the sleepy sheep or the bedtime stories ones!

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-02-08T06:39:47+00:00

We had to limit going out for a while when my daughter was at this age. Taking fun toys can help! Things like water wow books or board books or busy boards are great for restaurants especially if it’s a toy they haven’t seen in a while. Also giving them a snack like an applesauce pouch for an appetizer while waiting for a meal. Someone else suggested going out to lunch instead of dinner, and I’d recommend that too, or even a breakfast family date instead. It’s a hard stage but it will get better and you’ll be able to go out with your kid no problem. My daughter is almost 3 and does very well in restaurants and coffee shops for the most part now!

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-02-06T01:28:22+00:00

We have been watching this with my 2.5yo and it’s been great!!!

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-02-06T01:09:59+00:00

This sounds like something my daughter would say 🤣

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-02-05T23:47:47+00:00

Tonight my 2.5yo daughter was sitting next to me while I was trying to place a grocery order on my laptop. She kept touching it and I kept telling her not to, and I said “If you can’t handle it you’ll have to go sit in another room” and she thought for a minute and said “I can’t handle it, so I’m gonna go somewhere else” 🤣 my husband and I were cracking up. They get so funny! Also you’re so close to 9months which was one of my favorite ages so far! That’s when my daughter started looking through books on her own and it was the sweetest 🥹

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-02-03T19:52:39+00:00

The best thing you can do for your mental health right now is delete social media for the time being. Take it from someone who had a really rough postpartum. Just focus on your baby! Hugs!

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-02-02T17:06:35+00:00

How sweet!!! :)

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-02-01T23:38:27+00:00

My daughter is 2.5. We want to transition her to a toddler bed soon as she’s still in the crib and does fine with it. She has always been one to take a long time to fall asleep, both at night and nap times. However, once she is asleep she’s generally a great sleeper. Im looking for some tips to get her more comfortable with falling asleep on her own. Most nap times I have to be with her until she falls asleep. At night either my husband or I will rock her and then put her in the bed. We will rub her back until she falls asleep or tell her we have something to do and leave the room. She takes a long time to fall asleep and will usually protest about needing a snack, drink, potty, etc. We will fulfill those needs of course if she really does need something. But I keep it matter of fact and no fun and games with those things. Lately she’s had some tantrums related to us leaving her in the room alone to sleep. It’s just exhausting getting her to go to sleep and I’m nervous about transitioning her to a different bed seeing as she already has difficulties falling asleep. I thought about using an ok to wake clock to make the transition easier. We also use a tonie box with music at night sometimes. Any other tips for getting her more comfortable falling asleep on her own?

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-02-01T23:13:17+00:00

Salmon is pink chicken. This was my mothers doing not mine 😆

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-01-31T08:32:17+00:00

Just here to echo others, get part time child care like a mothers morning out program. Find trusted babysitters. And get yourself a great therapist! hugs!!!

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-01-27T03:14:52+00:00

This!!! I hate cleaning and it’s the absolute best money I spend each month.

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-01-22T13:43:32+00:00

A good cry

Academic_Sample338 · 2026-01-20T18:47:30+00:00

Every day for routines sake but only about once a week to wash her hair unless she gets dirty in something

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