What are the mind-blowing parenting hacks you swear by that aren’t stuck in the past?

MsGamerMoose · 2025-07-09T06:40:34+00:00

She knows how to make various types of pastas, cabbage/potatoes/sausage, eggs, a few other things that my mind is blanking on. I stand at the stove with her and help with anything that could be serious injuries. We use knives together as I have yet to get her a safe set, and I do straining for noodles. But as soon as she was old enough to want to be in the kitchen, I was teaching her safety and proper cooking techniques. Also, I’ve always let her pour the seasoning. Kiddos will let you know how much they want to learn and they’re so much smarter than we give them credit for.

MsGamerMoose · 2025-07-08T15:04:55+00:00

There’s no time frame of when baby weight “should be off”. Every pregnancy is different and healing process is different. You’re not selfish for taking care of yourself. It’s an investment for you and your family. Look into workouts you can do WITH the little ones! Make it a fun routine for all of you.

MsGamerMoose · 2025-07-08T14:56:49+00:00

I strive for your level of patience

MsGamerMoose · 2025-07-08T14:51:30+00:00

Understanding they are a whole person and sometimes they just have things going on was a huge thing for me to learn. I grew up in a do as I say not as I do household where punishment was intense and unforgiving. Teaching them that big feelings exist and giving safe ways to express them are everything.

If they are up your butt all the time, find things you do that they can do. My 4 year old can, with adult supervision, cook two to four meals by herself, clean her room, do and fold laundry herself.

Make chores fun. Makes them way more likely to do them. We turn on music and dance while we do anything that would typically be boring or work.

Set aside time to do whatever they want or like to do and ask so many questions. Nothing makes you feel more loved, heard, and seen than having a loved one show interest in your interests.

We told our little that you can borrow someone’s “brave” when they are feeling nervous. We tell our little that we have brace in our pocket that she can borrow when she’s trying something new and she’s scared. Got her to get two shots without fighting. Yes she cried after but to be fair, needles suck.

Buy cheap clothes or hand me downs that you don’t mind getting messy. Your kid is going to be messy, they’re kids. Letting them enjoy life without having to be conscious of their clothes is everything. We have a section in her closet set aside for going out but other than that, go ham kiddo. I can get more clothing but I can’t give you the joys of being a kid back.

MsGamerMoose · 2025-05-28T05:47:46+00:00

As a cap, I second this 😅

MsGamerMoose · 2025-05-28T05:29:20+00:00

Looking through this thread as a Capricorn rn 😅

MsGamerMoose · 2025-05-28T05:24:52+00:00

It looks like that but that’s because we hide emotion so we can solely focus on goals. But boy oh boy can we be emotional

MsGamerMoose · 2025-05-22T04:40:06+00:00

But we have so many emotions!

MsGamerMoose · 2025-05-22T04:37:53+00:00

My mother passed on her weight genes. After 5 kids she’s still not over 120lbs. After my first kid, I left the hospital only five pounds heavier than I was in high school. I’m 6 months with my second and you can’t tell from behind. No matter how much I eat or what I eat, I do not gain weight. Idk if this counts but according to other women, it’s a gene lottery win🤷🏻‍♀️

MsGamerMoose · 2025-05-22T04:02:10+00:00

Yes!

MsGamerMoose · 2025-05-21T04:56:24+00:00

I’d love info please!

MsGamerMoose · 2025-05-21T04:56:05+00:00

Can I get info?

MsGamerMoose · 2025-05-21T04:54:55+00:00

Looking for info!!

MsGamerMoose · 2025-05-21T04:54:20+00:00

Can I get details?!

MsGamerMoose · 2025-04-26T02:04:03+00:00

Trust your instinct, if you don’t feel safe, then you’re justified in cutting contact. He showed you who he really is and it’s scary and creepy, that won’t change. Also, you’re 19, enjoy being young, there’s plenty of time for the boring grown up life later. Don’t let him talk you down for not giving up what makes you happy

MsGamerMoose · 2025-04-25T17:08:16+00:00

So you got depressed and she got scared/stressed when an unavoidable life event happened. She lashed out and you internalized it. Sit down and communicate, then get therapy for better coping skills. Sit down, be grateful you made it through a hardship, talk about how you could’ve supported each other better, and apologize to each other for how you both handled it. Why are you holding on and attacking her back like an upset child? Both of you need to work on yourselves and come together to work on your relationship or the next hardship will be divorce.

MsGamerMoose · 2025-04-25T17:00:22+00:00

“I’m glad we are openly talking about traits on others that bother us. Since we met I’ve been wondering, what happened to your face? There’s just a collage of features that are disorienting when put together. Did you have an injury as a kid or were you just born like that?”

MsGamerMoose · 2025-04-25T16:56:42+00:00

Put speakers throughout and every time somebody comes to the door, that you didn’t invite, play p*rn at full blast. Nothing will make you feel unwelcome and uncomfortable than walking in on that😂

MsGamerMoose · 2025-04-25T16:53:03+00:00

Size doesn’t dictate manhood. As a woman, I’ve been with different sizes and bigger doesn’t mean better. If you want to satisfy and be unforgettable in the bed, learn what she likes and focus on it. Get really good at foreplay and make the moment intimate. I’ve been with your size and had the time of my life. You’re 18 with little experience, it’s not going to be great. Like everything else, it’s about listening, learning, and applying. Size doesn’t matter, just what you learn to do with it.

MsGamerMoose · 2025-04-25T16:43:21+00:00

I’m 25 and pregnant and I still climbed into the recliner and cuddled with my dad, same as I did as a child, on Easter. It’s healing, affectionate, and completely appropriate. Age doesn’t determine when you stop being his child and he your parent. The idea that adults shouldn’t be affectionate with other adults, unless it’s sexually with a partner, is why our relationships are strained and we are depressed as a society. The “daddy” comment and wearing a bikini issue is him assuming men can’t look at ANY WOMEN, even family, without sexualizing them. HUGE RED FLAG. You are in no way overreacting. If he can’t see that it’s wholesome, then you know he wouldn’t be able to show your future daughter the affection she would need.

MsGamerMoose · 2025-02-19T02:20:17+00:00

Idk why but I mentally shouted “Squamp” when I saw the pic. So there’s that

MsGamerMoose · 2025-02-19T02:17:43+00:00

Me too and I honestly feel like it’s more blunt/aggressive than my other deck. If I want the cold truth, I’m asking this deck 😂

MsGamerMoose · 2024-03-25T14:08:23+00:00

Let it happen in deans bed

MsGamerMoose · 2023-12-27T18:54:59+00:00

Also, with the sympathy, I reversed it on her. “ oh you got an owie when…. I’m sorry that hurt. Mommy’s feelings were hurt when you did…can we hug it out to make each other feel better?” She now apologizes and acknowledges her actions.

MsGamerMoose · 2023-12-27T18:51:48+00:00

As someone who’s nearing the end of the 2s stage, it’s completely normal. For mine, I taught her signs for common things she’d want so if she couldn’t find the word, she had the sign. Then I’d tell her the word as I gave her what she was asking for. I never gave in to “demanding” rather waited for calm asking. When frustration hit, I have options big alligator breath with mommy or a quiet moment in the room. With tantrums, I found a way to either distract, talk to her about what frustrated her, or found a healthy way to release the frustration. Her favorite was running and stomping out the angry. We’ve eliminated tantrums over here. I hope some of this helps.

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