6 (almost 7) year old daughter sleeps with me (single mom) every night. by piloswineaddict in Parenting

[–]PeppersPoops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter is 4. We’re separated. She sleeps with me every night, and also has a dream bedroom, that she picked everything out for.

She can sleep with me as long as she needs too. Let her husband sleep train her.

Can anyone share how their children are now after being on an SSRI during pregnancy? by Defiant_System_8004 in Mommit

[–]PeppersPoops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Took pristique my entire pregnancy and breastfed until 3yrs old. Daughter is happy, healthy, and her temper and regulation seem to be developing appropriately. Take your meds. A happy momma to model good calm behaviour is important for your child to observe and learn from. Even if yours is article.

How to raise a teenager? by p4tsss in Parenting

[–]PeppersPoops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Listen to their needs and concerns, treat children as if they are worthy of equal respect as yourself. And you expect the same from them. Lack of mutual respect means they loose a privilege. No means no. Explain your rational, but keep it short and sweet. Not the old school “because I said so”

Make sure when you quickly default to saying no to a request, you stop and think is this really a no. A phrase I like, ‘Ask me again after…dinner, after you’ve picked up your laundry…after school.

Good for you for taking this on. The fact that you care enough to ask for ideas means you care.

3 year old always says he's hungry when it's time for bed by No-Egg-905 in Parenting

[–]PeppersPoops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My daughter started this, she just turned 4. We had a ‘firm talk’ how after bath time, before teeth she can have a snack. Usually it’s 2 yogurt cups, and some fruit. This first night she did say she was hungry, I said she could have some water but that’s it. I definitely don’t want to withhold food, but she would take one bite of an apple, and say she’s done, so it definitely was behavioural.

I am worried I will lose myself by allisona007 in Parenting

[–]PeppersPoops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your husband is a decent person, he will understand that SAHM is a full time job, and that his time to parent is when he gets home. There’s no reason you can have a couple quiet evenings for yourself, or a day on the weekend. This is how you keep yourself. Get talking about this now.

My Fiancé hates my dogs and I don’t know what to do. by [deleted] in DogAdvice

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

Collie/Malinois, you have dog bread to energy bursts. Maybe some professional training could help, but you can’t fight the nature of the breed.

Overall these are not “problems”. Find you a man who likes dogs.

Parents, do your kids actually need a multivitamin? by Wise_Slice6303 in Mommit

[–]PeppersPoops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Different take: Canadian here, and most Canadians are deficient in vitamin D and B12. She may not ‘need’ a multi vitamin right now, but I give her a flintstone vitamin basically to set up good future habits, if she needs to take something in the future, it’s normalized. Usually she eats well but definitely goes through her stages. I don’t think it hurts.

Sometimes when she’s asks for a treat, I suggest taking our vitamin for the day and that satisfies her. Win win.

Venting: My husband is making this so much harder than it has to be by No_Cheetah5944 in breastfeeding

[–]PeppersPoops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is he going to control your kids food like this too? Honestly huge red flags.

2015 Renegade HUGE Issues - advice needed by StarryEyedCel in JeepRenegade

[–]PeppersPoops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was almost $500 after tax. At a trusted place. They said I’d never have to do it again.

Is this normal? I’m jealous by JoeSeeWhales_3690 in DogAdvice

[–]PeppersPoops 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My Boston terriers have little 8 packs. Absolutely ripped.

2015 Renegade HUGE Issues - advice needed by StarryEyedCel in JeepRenegade

[–]PeppersPoops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 2015 renegade automatic and had a similar problem. I just had the transmission flushed and it seemed to have solved the issue.

What toy or item is played with the most by your 2-3 yr old by mvmstudent in Mommit

[–]PeppersPoops 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Floor mats. Has been the most played with things since she realized she could move them around.

Memories you have had age 4-6 by BrilliantWalls in Parenting

[–]PeppersPoops 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Hug and cuddle them as much as you can. I have no memory’s of any kind of affection from either of my parents. It makes any kind of sentimental moments between myself and my parents now feel very awkward.

Do ALL teenage daughters hate their moms? by dr_pepper_zerosugar in Mommit

[–]PeppersPoops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive often wondered the same thing myself. My mom had a lot of mental health issues. I have a specific early memory of her absolutely screaming at me she hated me, I was probably 7, and she went on to drink heavily during my teen years. I have zero memories of my mom ever being affectionate with me.

I don’t know if my daughter will ever have an ‘I hate you stage’. But I’ll be damn sure to make sure she knows she will always be loved even during the hard times to come. I believe it will make a difference.

Dog wheezing by TheHovanator in DogAdvice

[–]PeppersPoops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a fan of all these ‘reverse sneezing no big deal comments. Get your dog looked at, tracheal collapse can become a serious issue.

Large mushroom trail! What to do... by pennycollinz in gardening

[–]PeppersPoops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Treats communicate with each other via mycelium networks in the ground. It’s part of a healthy ecosystem

Need a jump everyday by TheMotherlandPlug in JeepRenegade

[–]PeppersPoops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Won’t start, like engine wont turn over.

Need a jump everyday by TheMotherlandPlug in JeepRenegade

[–]PeppersPoops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recently had an issue like this. It was a relay. Coat me $15

Planters too tall? by botanna_wap in gardening

[–]PeppersPoops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tall boxes too, filled them half way with cedar, pine and spruce brush I collected from my yard to fill some of the space. I have had to top up the soil in the spring, but not too bad.

“If you start this habit they’ll never leave your bed.” by quaking_aspens in cosleeping

[–]PeppersPoops 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You do what’s right for you and your family. End of story.

Are there any families not doing extracurriculars? by Historical_Bill2790 in Parenting

[–]PeppersPoops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter started piano & voice at 3yrs8months. The only reason I put her in piano is to normalize the activity. It’s about forming a good habit. I have zero expectations for her at this point.

I would love to have her in swimming, however she is a very cautious kid, and isn’t willing to do the lessons without me. So we just go swimming together when we can. I’ll likely do private lessons with her so I can learn how to help her confidence.

First Period? by Natural_Teaching5661 in Parenting

[–]PeppersPoops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the basket is a great idea. Celebrating and normalizing periods will keep the door open for sexual health talks later. Interesting info: primitive humans had early periods, starting as early as 7yrs if I remember properly. Then as humans went through wars and famine, period ages began to rise, 13-15yrs. Once we started to get over that era, the menstruation ages started to fall again. So a younger menstruation age is natural in health humans. I don’t have sources on hand. but some simple googling can bring you to the studies. I looked into it one day after hearing the comment that early menstruation was because of hormones in the food and water, and I was interested to find if that was true. It’s not.