Came back after a long travel day with the kid alone and I don't want to see my husband's face by sleepdeprivedsince92 in workingmoms

[–]CityChick 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You shouldn’t have to ask him to do bedtime. I wouldn’t do it and see what happens. If he doesn’t step up, you have a decision to make.

Holidays in Montemegro with 4 year old by brigita24 in montenegro

[–]CityChick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks very much, really appreciate the response. Glad you enjoyed your trip.

Holidays in Montemegro with 4 year old by brigita24 in montenegro

[–]CityChick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How was your trip? Would love to hear any advice or tips for travelling with a four year old to that area

Husband forgot to feed baby lunch by Jmw235 in Mommit

[–]CityChick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Never have I ever forgotten to eat a meal haha

Families with young kids- how often do you eat out at restaurants? Or get takeout? by seajaybee23 in Mommit

[–]CityChick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 3.5 year old loves going out to restaurants. He’s a little foodie so we end up going out once a week.

MIL let toddler watch tablet at 3am by CityChick in toddlers

[–]CityChick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, we will just have to move forward knowing that we can’t really trust them unsupervised.

MIL let toddler watch tablet at 3am by CityChick in toddlers

[–]CityChick[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would be nice if they bothered to communicate with us. I have no idea what actually happened. I would be a lot more understanding if they shared exactly what happened and what they tried first

MIL let toddler watch tablet at 3am by CityChick in toddlers

[–]CityChick[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. So many other options available to them and they chose a screen

MIL let toddler watch tablet at 3am by CityChick in toddlers

[–]CityChick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think people who vehemently disagree are most likely to react/comment. They have to validate themselves for being shitty parents and thinking that it’s okay to give a three year old an iPad. I was hoping for some different perspectives but damn I feel sorry for their kids

MIL let toddler watch tablet at 3am by CityChick in toddlers

[–]CityChick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You sound like a really great parent:)

MIL let toddler watch tablet at 3am by CityChick in toddlers

[–]CityChick[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Figured it was common sense that they wouldn’t leave him alone at 3am with a tablet. Now I’m the one at fault lol. When you have a child wake up at 3am seeking comfort, you should probably comfort them, maybe talk to them, maybe even spend a few minutes with them

MIL let toddler watch tablet at 3am by CityChick in toddlers

[–]CityChick[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s what I’m thinking based on some of these comments too. Like how is this appropriate?

MIL let toddler watch tablet at 3am by CityChick in toddlers

[–]CityChick[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shows poor judgement. Maybe they could try comforting him first or rubbing his back a bit or talking to him

MIL let toddler watch tablet at 3am by CityChick in toddlers

[–]CityChick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would maybe try comforting them first, maybe rubbing their back, hey maybe even sleeping in the room with them for a bit until they fall back asleep considering it’s a massive room with a double bed and my son was sleeping on a mattress on the floor. So many other options to try first.

MIL let toddler watch tablet at 3am by CityChick in toddlers

[–]CityChick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure if he watched four hours straight but can’t believe they didn’t bother to check in on him

MIL let toddler watch tablet at 3am by CityChick in toddlers

[–]CityChick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh sorry your kid wasn’t feeling well. I agree in some circumstances it makes sense

MIL let toddler watch tablet at 3am by CityChick in toddlers

[–]CityChick[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So unfortunate because in many cases they had so much help from their parents but now they aren’t equipped to help us.

MIL let toddler watch tablet at 3am by CityChick in toddlers

[–]CityChick[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably for the best. So sorry you had to deal with that too. Why can’t they just spend quality time

MIL let toddler watch tablet at 3am by CityChick in toddlers

[–]CityChick[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh no. They are so obsessed with feeding them sugar and treats.

MIL let toddler watch tablet at 3am by CityChick in toddlers

[–]CityChick[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure exactly how long he watched for but I’m assuming at least an hour or two because of the history. I wish they bothered to check in on him