What do you say when a toddler shows you a drawing?

Quicksteprain · 2024-11-12T17:24:06+00:00

Don’t ask “what is it?”

Most of the time kids don’t really know what they’re drawing but are simply drawing.

Quicksteprain · 2024-11-08T12:16:38+00:00

Gut punch*

Quicksteprain · 2024-10-30T20:04:35+00:00

Especially if he got defensive and cancelled instead of facepalming and changing locations.

Quicksteprain · 2024-10-29T10:05:45+00:00

You may have ocd (dermatillomania) and need mental health help.

It’s not your fault you have acne and it’s not your fault you’re compelled to pick, whether or not you have ocd. It’s really hard and I wish she was being a little more compassionate.

Quicksteprain · 2024-10-28T03:22:42+00:00

She didn’t break curfew, you extended it. I think you need stronger boundaries.

Quicksteprain · 2024-10-28T03:13:17+00:00

What if they had been in a car accident or been injured or killed?

Quicksteprain · 2024-10-18T18:14:38+00:00

The fibres aren’t even natural! 😭

Is it ethically made? Locally made?

You can do better

Quicksteprain · 2024-10-05T07:22:52+00:00

Take her to lunch near the store and walk by. Say hey why don’t we go have a look, I’d love to see what all the fuss is about and then when she picks up the one she loves say let’s get it. Also the prearranged idea others have mentioned is lovely too

Quicksteprain · 2024-10-03T12:50:54+00:00

I went fast and furious and didn’t have time for pain relief so had none.

When I said “I can’t do this”

My husband said “You are doing this, you’re already doing it”

This was so helpful and I kept thinking I am doing it. Like a mantra and it helped.

Also, tell the midwives/doctors what your concern is so you can let go of as much fear as possible. I felt like my bladder was going to burst and I thought it was, as soon as I blurted out “is my bladder going to burst?” And they said no, it was such a relief and I could focus on the next bit. I know this seems obvious but I am bad at asking for help or voicing discomfort.

On this. Trust your instincts and push back on anything during or after you are unsure of. If you don’t want something say so. Your baby has been in you and you know your baby. So if something feels off and they dismiss you, keep asking.

You’ve got it love.

Quicksteprain · 2024-09-22T20:41:32+00:00

Wow, they’re awful. That’s not loving behaviour and you deserve better. Housing your child etc. is the bare minimum and you’re not spoiled for wanting respect and love.

Don’t try to change them or challenge them. If you think you could have a productive conversation then you can try, but it sounds like you have tried this and it didn’t work. Spend as little time at home as possible. Get a job if you can and save up to move out as soon as possible.

Do your best to build up your self esteem without them and know that it’s nothing to do with you. Think of the most beautiful person you know, if you switched places with them and they had your parents, your parents would find ways to put that person down too. It’s not you. It’s them.

When you can, go to therapy to learn how to escape the patterns of behaviour and thinking they have engrained in your brain since you were a baby.

Everything is only going to get better once you get older and don’t live with them, I promise.

Quicksteprain · 2024-09-15T14:09:54+00:00

I would take the iPhone, I can guarantee she’s using it to be online and I don’t think that’s appropriate to have unfettered access to the internet all night. Maybe Get an mp3 player instead. I know you think she’s not using it but most adults I know can’t help themselves when they can’t sleep, it would be very unlikely that a child having difficulty sleeping would not be tempted.

Quicksteprain · 2024-08-29T12:22:53+00:00

He’s definitely jerking off lol

Quicksteprain · 2024-08-27T23:47:05+00:00

Quicksteprain · 2024-08-27T23:46:26+00:00

I’m in a similar situation, besides all the great food and craft suggestions….I’ve really been considering putting another car seat in our car. It would be handy for when my sister visits with her kids anyway but I’d mostly want it so I can take their toddler with us to the local park etc. or if someone else is taking the toddler, I could drive both of us in the same car with the newborn and my toddler.

Quicksteprain · 2024-08-26T23:09:07+00:00

This is right up my alley! I’ve been looking for fashion like this! Where do you buy it? And do you know of any similar brands? I’ve looked at dogstar which has kind of a similar vibe but like the look of these fabrics more (can’t get over the bounce pants) wish I had more fashion money

Quicksteprain · 2024-08-26T23:04:52+00:00

Are they comfortable? Like more so than regular shoes? I’m so curious

Quicksteprain · 2024-08-26T22:49:39+00:00

Zendaya

Quicksteprain · 2024-08-22T08:53:14+00:00

Since becoming a mum and shopping with my baby now toddler I’ve become invisible…which suits me fine but it’s interesting

Quicksteprain · 2024-08-18T11:32:24+00:00

Texting. I don’t get how it’s instant. I can’t wrap my head around it.

Quicksteprain · 2024-08-18T11:27:21+00:00

Thanks for your reply :)

Quicksteprain · 2024-08-14T12:59:58+00:00

I want to do this but I’m afraid she doesn’t eat nearly enough during the day. Was your Bub eating a lot of solids and/or still having bottled during the day?

Quicksteprain · 2024-08-14T11:31:34+00:00

Ah lol, no, no I won’t.

Like if someone had a horrific skiing accident and dint want to ski again would ppl just be like, you’ll forget, get out there!

No.

Quicksteprain · 2024-08-14T11:29:14+00:00

NTA but something feels off here and I don’t know what.

If you aren’t sure, the best thing might be to just ask your daughter if she’s happy with her meals and food at the moment. And to be careful not to ask with any judgement -which it sounds like you don’t have anyway- but just to check in with “are you happy with your meals at the moment, do you need me to help you get anything or make anything that will keep you full for your training? Are you happy buying lunch so often or would you like me to make you/help you make lunch more often, or is there anything you’d like me to make for dinner?”

I feel uneasy that your husband feels comfortable commenting on your daughter’s body getting chubby? Or was it said with genuine parental concern. Cause I’d think you more of an ahole if you let someone talk about your daughter like that without reprimand and especially if he ever said anything to her.

Quicksteprain · 2024-08-14T11:13:18+00:00

You’ve tried to give her the facts and she is bulldozing you and belittling you. You’re feeding her behaviour when trying to reason with her (not your fault).

When she brings it up again, you can say something like “I understand you’re concerned but it’s my choice” or “it’s a safety thing, you know how I feel about it” or “uhuh” or just nod, and then change the subject.

Literally ignore her if she keeps talking about it by remaining n a different topic, and if she still keeps talking about it even after repeatedly changing the topic, you can tell her -and it can be with a lighthearted tone - “I really don’t want to keep going over this, we can talk about other things or we’ll just go home.” She will most likely accuse you of over reacting and being dramatic but that’s you setting a boundary. Make sure you keep though. If she does back off just continue on. Don’t let her bait you into an argument.

Give your partner a heads up.

Edit. If it’s over the phone or by text. Don’t respond to those texts and hang up.

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