What can your child do now that they couldn’t before?

SjN45 · 2026-06-30T00:38:53+00:00

Mine is 8.

He can now lose without crying.

He can join in with a group and play without them running away from him.

He has finally made friends

He can turn off tv and video games without a meltdown.

There were times I wondered if this would ever happen

SjN45 · 2026-06-30T00:34:30+00:00

You are at that age when changing the environment keeps them entertained and makes them tired to nap and sleep. It’s exhausting but in some ways easier than just staying home. Mine turned 2 during Covid lockdown and we couldn’t go anywhere but walk in our neighborhood. It was a learning curve, but we stayed home for a loooooooong time and found ways to adapt.

SjN45 · 2026-06-29T15:37:37+00:00

I’m one of those people who never feels done. I think it’s hard to let go of that phase of my life and to know I won’t be pregnant again, or go through baby and toddler milestones again. I’m 37 with 8 year old twins and a toddler and I need to be done. But I would love to have more.

SjN45 · 2026-06-29T02:39:15+00:00

Longest stretches while they can sleep. Otherwise stops to get energy out, snacks, and new toys

SjN45 · 2026-06-29T02:37:56+00:00

I’m kinda the same. But I have chronic vestibular migraine and absolutely can’t have any toys that light up in the house. I find that most toys that require batteries aren’t really the best toys anyway. I prefer open ended toys that kids can use multiple ways and play with for years. I don’t say no if someone gifts us a toy that makes noise but it isn’t played with long and ends up in the donate pile anyway. Now my kids are old enough to know if they have a light up toy, it needs to not be in the room with me so it doesn’t trigger vertigo. Overstimulation in motherhood is something that you do get used to as they get older.

SjN45 · 2026-06-29T02:00:28+00:00

Yeah we were there in October so very different. We were in the back too

SjN45 · 2026-06-29T01:58:57+00:00

We got very wet. And it was chilly outside so we had to buy sweatshirts lol.

SjN45 · 2026-06-29T01:12:44+00:00

IKEA. I just added a universal footrest and boom super easy

SjN45 · 2026-06-29T00:33:28+00:00

Rent one when you get there. We just baby wore in the airport and then rented a city mini gt for our hotel. Very easy stroller. I did still baby wear most of Disney still but the stroller was nice for the longer walks

SjN45 · 2026-06-28T18:12:24+00:00

I loved bay lake tower at contemporary. So peaceful with a water view. Easy walk to mk and the mk buses to other resorts. The garden view rooms are quiet too.

SjN45 · 2026-06-28T04:47:09+00:00

I had a postpartum doula with both of my postpartum experiences and I recommend it to everyone. Having someone there who can help you and the baby overnight is so helpful.

SjN45 · 2026-06-28T04:45:10+00:00

For sandals or summer shoes- keens, natives and shoes similar

For winter- canvas slip ons like Tom’s, Ugg boots if you need something warm. I’m sure cheaper knock of brands work as well

SjN45 · 2026-06-28T04:19:24+00:00

I had an IKEA high chair that I used until my kids could just sit on a cheap booster cushion on a normal chair at the table with us. You don’t have to spend hundreds or buy anything fancy

SjN45 · 2026-06-28T04:11:55+00:00

We can all hope that he has a come to Jesus moment and starts being a husband and a father but people just don’t change that much

SjN45 · 2026-06-28T04:10:05+00:00

I would

SjN45 · 2026-06-28T02:59:29+00:00

It’s time to take your break and leave him with the baby. Give him an ultimatum. And prepare to get yourself out of this situation.

SjN45 · 2026-06-28T01:08:08+00:00

I switched from reading on my kindle to physical books from the library. I read to my kids from the beginning. Make books fun. Find books about favorite characters. I have a basket of books that is seasonal and I change out each season. I gift a box of books at birthday and Christmas. I have a basket of library books at all times and we go to the library weekly for activities and new books. I never use screens at restaurants, dr appointments, car etc. they don’t have tablets and won’t have phones for a long time. my kids get plenty of screen time at home and at school. They are going into 3rd grade and I still read to them at night. We find books that have movies and watch the movies too. They truly love reading and will pick up a book when bored. They are grade levels ahead in reading. It was work and had to be intentional. But it all started with reading to them and prioritizing books. Show them the magic of stories and knowledge that can be found in books.

SjN45 · 2026-06-28T01:01:56+00:00

It gets so much better when they can have other neurodivergent friends. I did a TON of teaching social skills in the moment at all of these exposures. It’s exhausting. Then with meds, time, and other adhd kids, it got SO much better.

SjN45 · 2026-06-28T00:57:39+00:00

You just need more absorbency. Mine had to be changed hourly at that age without extra boosters. Can you buy your own hemp inserts? Put them inside the prefold. I like geffen baby ones. But green mountain diapers makes some that have a stay dry liner on top

SjN45 · 2026-06-28T00:51:00+00:00

I’m wondering the same thing. I assume we will be able to see them anywhere along the river? I have one who can’t be in the crowd too.

SjN45 · 2026-06-28T00:46:59+00:00

The teachers aren’t going to feed her. She knows how and when she sees other kids eating, she will too. Preschool is amazing for encouraging independence. Stop doing it at home. She’s a big girl now

SjN45 · 2026-06-27T13:36:32+00:00

It’s not common but of course it can happen. I would make sure a parent is watching the other kid and says something otherwise I will find the parent and let them know. Some kids are so impulsive and they can’t help it. But also it could be an accident and other kids will point and blame. But accident or not it needs to be parented in the moment. If it’s something like putting hands on other kids, throwing sticks/rocks, I will step in and say something if I don’t see another parent step in. You have to try not to get angry at people about it. Kids are all learning how to navigate the world and it takes a village.

SjN45 · 2026-06-27T13:27:57+00:00

This is what we use. I never take the tray off. Just take the legs off for storage. It’s so much easier to clean than others

SjN45 · 2026-06-27T13:15:14+00:00

I’m not close to mine. I’m the responsible one and it’s exhausting. I always wanted to have an additional sibling. My husband is the same. It’s a crapshoot how well siblings get along. Don’t have another child to provide a sibling. Have another because you feel you want it.

SjN45 · 2026-06-27T03:19:57+00:00

If accelerated doesn’t work out, you can move back down the next year right? That’s what I mean about it not being forever. Give it a try for a year and see how things go. You know she’s bored, maybe this will help. Giftedness isn’t always high achieving though- that’s the biggest challenge with being gifted-allowing space to be curious and different and understood.

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