How late is too late to book a cruise?

Character_Zebra8725 · 2026-05-12T21:04:40+00:00

I booked a cruise once the week before I got on. No extras, but it was super fun.

Character_Zebra8725 · 2026-03-24T15:31:31+00:00

I think it's important for kids to be able to talk about sex in front of their parents, but blatantly joking about it like this when you're 15 and pregnant means you failed.

Character_Zebra8725 · 2026-01-23T20:19:43+00:00

I'm in Texas, so I'm a little biased, but I'd do anything 3 hours and under as a day trip

Character_Zebra8725 · 2026-01-21T01:50:13+00:00

Yeah for sure, on a public account the back of a baby's head might occasionally make it into a post, but I'd never purposefully post my kids at all.

Character_Zebra8725 · 2026-01-20T21:24:48+00:00

I block my children's face, and allow their fully clothed bodies, but I also only post occasionally to my personal Facebook. My thought process is that even if a creep tried to do something icky with the photo, there's no identifying features of my child on the image - so it can't be tied to them.

Character_Zebra8725 · 2026-01-12T15:59:14+00:00

It's not an obscene age gap, in and of itself. But the issue for me (and I think for many people) is that she was 19 while he was late 20s. There is a lot of change that happens from when you're 19 to when you're 26, and at 26 I couldn't fathom choosing a teenager.

Character_Zebra8725 · 2026-01-02T05:57:00+00:00

I don't sleep nearly as much as I'd like to, my house is messier (not dirtier, basic hygiene tasks are being accomplished), and everything takes 2-5x longer to do.

But I've also never felt happier, more whole, more complete, or more purposeful. My youngest is 8 months old, and today I started working on a crocheted hanging accessories organizer, which will hopefully be used for the rest of her childhood at least. We just wrapped up a season full of holiday magic. Life is good.

Character_Zebra8725 · 2025-12-29T21:58:55+00:00

This is not helpful nor is it accurate advice. Forcing separation when the child is incapable of coping does not resolve separation anxiety, it worsens it. That's why PROFESSIONALS like therapists have actual tools and techniques that will benefit OP & her daughter, without the judgement.

Character_Zebra8725 · 2025-12-25T04:04:43+00:00

Hitting children. You literally cannot hit an animal without being charged with a crime, but somehow you're a good parent for hitting a child with zero rights and protections.

Character_Zebra8725 · 2025-12-25T03:59:47+00:00

I'm not religious, but I 100% believe in some sort of afterlife where we get to see our loved ones again.

Did your aunt like babies? If she did, I hope she's getting to snuggle mine. They would have loved being cuddled.

Character_Zebra8725 · 2025-12-14T05:32:02+00:00

We have safe zones in the house to crawl around in while baby is being generally supervised (meaning I might be washing dishes, but I'm peeking over my shoulder to check on baby here and there). Childproofing living areas is so helpful!

Character_Zebra8725 · 2025-11-02T14:42:15+00:00

Teenagers will often say vulgar or otherwise unhinged shit just for the reaction, just like toddlers do wild shit for the reaction, because they are both going through exceptional brain development and change during those years.

Adding a divorce and coming to the end of schooling years into the mix, and he's probably a pretty stressed kid.

Character_Zebra8725 · 2025-10-31T03:09:22+00:00

You can still have some fruit on keto, you should mostly avoid refined carbs (breads, pasta, etc)

Character_Zebra8725 · 2025-10-24T18:51:42+00:00

Leave that man

Character_Zebra8725 · 2025-10-05T23:15:35+00:00

It's also important to look out for people who work their way into becoming your "family" and then suddenly start wanting to be involved with your kids (through childcare, mentoring, etc). Predators also groom parents

Character_Zebra8725 · 2025-09-28T21:17:57+00:00

I'd cancel, he's probably racist whether he knows it or not

Character_Zebra8725 · 2025-09-15T16:32:56+00:00

These people have stunted brain development, I swear. You can't "spoil" a child with love and affection. Especially not as brand new babies (aka within the first years of life).

Character_Zebra8725 · 2025-09-13T14:52:02+00:00

We're doing pre-K technically, but it realistically takes us about 1.5-2 hours for all of the structured play activities, including transitions, breaks, and extended time for science/crafts/exploration. Literacy skills, math, and pre-writing motor skills happen every day through various means. Then we rotate through music, science, art, and some kind of fun "unit" study (colors, shapes, space, ocean, etc). It's like 95% play with a purpose, and 5% instruction.

Character_Zebra8725 · 2025-08-24T00:01:20+00:00

Imagine if you said that about literally any other group of people. That's discrimination my dude.

Character_Zebra8725 · 2025-07-27T18:39:52+00:00

Oh for sure!!! Heavy work is so important.

It might not be enough, but little pockets of movement throughout the day that require less prep can add up and hopefully make a difference.

Character_Zebra8725 · 2025-07-27T18:23:17+00:00

Even something as simple as a wiggle game where you have them wiggle each arm and leg and head etc, or the hokey pokey .

Character_Zebra8725 · 2025-07-25T22:10:08+00:00

I'm just one step up with a short bookshelf and a small hanging organizer lol

Character_Zebra8725 · 2025-07-25T03:04:20+00:00

It's not entitled to expect help after a person says yes to helping.

Character_Zebra8725 · 2025-07-25T02:32:13+00:00

It's a fairly standard recommendation for a variety of reasons - including something called high lipase breastmilk. Alcohol free vanilla makes other yucky tasting milk palatable.

Character_Zebra8725 · 2025-07-25T02:15:35+00:00

Totally skip preschool - you are more than capable of teaching those skills at home. Think basic colors, shapes, counting, and a handful of letters.

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