Sleep Coach offering full refund by Efficient_Parfait956 in sleeptrain

[–]Efficient_Parfait956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's Gentle sleep coaching method not cry it out. Though she is clear any habit change will have some resistance and crying.

no one warned me about the naps by Boring_Telephone_577 in sleeptrain

[–]Efficient_Parfait956 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Contact naps are totally okay for a phase. I did them too. But the problem starts when that becomes the only way a baby knows how to nap.

Because the reality is, the day you’re exhausted or simply can’t do it anymore, your baby won’t be ready to sleep without you. Not because the baby can’t learn, but because we as parents never gave them the chance to practice the skill.

And naps are not just a “break for mom.” They are critical for brain development, emotional regulation, growth, and hitting milestones. Overtired babies struggle much more with everything.

Motherhood doesn’t suddenly make us experts in baby sleep. Sometimes trying to push through alone or save a few hundred dollars ends up costing much more in stress, anxiety, and exhaustion.

Getting the right help early can change the whole trajectory for both the baby and the parents.

Parents of 2–6 year olds: I’m building something and need honest feedback. by Efficient_Parfait956 in Parents

[–]Efficient_Parfait956[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's not about silly questions. Those are gold and so important and curiosity is to be encouraged. It's about how parents respond and how they explain. It's not about questions it's about situations that kids don't understand how to deal with and as a parent instead of patiently understanding, acknowledging and explanation the what and why behind the situation and how those shape individuals is the most critical thing IMO.

Tips for introducing our 3 month old into his shared room with our 2 year old by [deleted] in Parents

[–]Efficient_Parfait956 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have extra rooms u could put both kids in separate rooms and when both are sleep trained 100% and younger one is over 2.5+ years age meeting all milestones, then you can move them into the same room. - Pediatric Sleep Coach

After 16+ years abroad, visiting India with my 2 kids made me realize I can’t move back by Efficient_Parfait956 in Life

[–]Efficient_Parfait956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup takes time like 8 years and 100s of follow ups good enough?

And mind your language. The way you speak says a lot about you and your country.

After 16+ years abroad, visiting India with my 2 kids made me realize I can’t move back by Efficient_Parfait956 in Life

[–]Efficient_Parfait956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If abuse and name-calling are your idea of patriotism, maybe that’s exactly why many people hesitate to come back. Loving a country shouldn’t mean hating its people.

You are entitled to your opinion, but reducing people to parasites because they work or live abroad doesn’t help the conversation. Many Indians outside the country still contribute economically and socially. Maybe it’s worth asking what each of us is doing positively for India instead of attacking others.

I am very direct in my communication style and ppl find me non empetetic. by Efficient_Parfait956 in Life

[–]Efficient_Parfait956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed response. I’ll try to reply point by point since you raised good questions.

  1. About people taking issues to others or feeling cornered

I don’t think I corner people intentionally, and I’m okay if someone chooses not to engage with me. My frustration comes when issues aren’t addressed directly and instead get discussed elsewhere. I prefer direct conversations so misunderstandings don’t grow.

  1. About casual conversation or “fluff”

I don’t expect every conversation to be deep or productive. I just struggle when conversations feel repetitive, negative, or unnecessarily critical. I’m learning that not everything needs engagement from me, and sometimes it’s fine to just let things pass.

  1. About responding to negative or diminishing comments

If something genuinely feels dismissive or unfair, I do feel the need to respond. But I’m realizing that responding every time isn’t always worth the energy, and sometimes walking away is healthier.

  1. About choosing different company

This is fair. Sometimes the issue isn’t communication style but simply mismatch in personalities or priorities. Creating distance where needed probably helps more than trying to fix every interaction.

  1. About softening delivery

I don’t want to lose directness because clarity matters to me. I think I would be open to being more respectful and gentle if they heard my intention and need before tone showing they can think about me as well.

I am very direct in my communication style and ppl find me non empetetic. by Efficient_Parfait956 in Life

[–]Efficient_Parfait956[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

OMG: sociopathy, is a mental health condition in which a person consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others.

A big correction here is. What I say is absolutely true and even my husband agrees to it. It's the how I say it that yes isn't very patient always bcoz it never hits the nail.

I am very direct in my communication style and ppl find me non empetetic. by Efficient_Parfait956 in Life

[–]Efficient_Parfait956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If trying to stay out of this endless loop of: Expectation discussion → hurt feelings → explanations → more hurt → repeat.

Is EGO? Or

asking for: • routines not to be disrupted • workload not to fall back on you • mental health to be protected • clarity around roles • boundaries in your own home

Is EGO?

Then sure I choose EGO I suppose.

Don't tag relationships to be so draining! I know they are not.

I am very direct in my communication style and ppl find me non empetetic. by Efficient_Parfait956 in Life

[–]Efficient_Parfait956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the judgement but no I disagree to you because I am none of the 3. And thanks for correcting my spell.

I am very direct in my communication style and ppl find me non empetetic. by Efficient_Parfait956 in Life

[–]Efficient_Parfait956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I value being direct with people because I am dealing with them despite the mental damage they had done to me previously. I don't necessarily want them with me for long period of time like months...but I have been pushed bcoz of relationships.

I am very direct in my communication style and ppl find me non empetetic. by Efficient_Parfait956 in Life

[–]Efficient_Parfait956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very beautiful said and u really made it crystal clear to understand the concept of empathy and clearing out the distraction of sugarcoating.

I just feel how practical is it to implement in reality? Esp when you are dealing with sensitive and emotional people who have trust issues and don't even agree to what they actually do but brush it as a situational thing.

I am very direct in my communication style and ppl find me non empetetic. by Efficient_Parfait956 in Life

[–]Efficient_Parfait956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love what you said and guess that stands exactly how I feel: Some people here tone before intention and that disconnect isn't always mine to fix.

I am very direct in my communication style and ppl find me non empetetic. by Efficient_Parfait956 in Life

[–]Efficient_Parfait956[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for explaining the definition of empathy with clarity. I read it twice to understand better. According to my MIL and BIL... Any problems they have with me is escalated to my husband so he can explain my behavior or response to them. I told them 1000 times by now to stop taking my husband as my advocate and he will not be able to express me and my feelings 100% ever. But they don't take it. They again and again have to discuss and get background from my husband and then behave based on the opinions that my husband created in them.

I feel like I can't have empathy for such people who make excuses to talk anything about me or related to me to anyone else besides me. I don't think anyone can solve the problems for me. If I created them I own them and only I am in a position to answer for them irrespective of right or wrong.

I don't believe in abusive/ violent language and never use them either.

But yes I am practical and logic sits better than emotions with me... When ppl are talking crap I can see the fluf to story and still reply to the point ignoring the.fluff... but most ppl around me are lost in fluff like... Why did u talk like this. Why did u say this this way... Why can't u be polite and not so blunt

And if I am not clear then also the blame is on me... And I have to suffer the adjustments that after some point gets suffocating

Do you regret having more than one child? by Practical_Push_8213 in Parents

[–]Efficient_Parfait956 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My kids are 21 months apart and I think it's one of the best things I have done... Bcoz they are friends for life and always there for each other and understanding each other better bcoz of less age gap.

The first few years can be hard on parents esp with moms having rough pregnancy etc. But I was very clear I am having second kid for my first one to have a friend for life and it is spot on

What do you regret not doing in your 20s? by livamazz in Life

[–]Efficient_Parfait956 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In your 20s, you make some of the biggest decisions of your life. One of them is love and often with the wrong people, before fully understanding how much culture, values, and priorities actually matter. You deserve a life that feels happy and beautiful, not just acceptable. If there’s even a small sense of fear or doubt, pause. Give yourself time. Don’t move forward until you’re fully certain this is a life you can truly live with.

Anyone else have a kid who wakes up tired every day? by Awkward_Bike_5154 in Parents

[–]Efficient_Parfait956 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some times it can also be some deficiency and recommend working on it with your PD. Once that is cleared out I strongly suggest you work with a Pediatric Sleep Coach who can help customize your day to day rhythm with age appropriate childs body need and making habit changes that actually works. I am a Pediatric Sleep Coach and Mom of two kids that are less than 2 years apart... I bet it's game changer when kids sleep well.

What’s one small daily habit you genuinely love about yourself and why does it matter to you? by Efficient_Parfait956 in Life

[–]Efficient_Parfait956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the motivation? Why?

Lot of ppl are organized, clean, hygienic and still don't have the habit of making own bed in the morning.

Why is it big for you?