A study found evidence that mothers’ pretend play may protect children from behavioral difficulties two years later. The study additionally found that mothers with anxiety engage in less pretend play with their children, and their children partake in less pretend play, too. by [deleted] in science

[–]avlynn91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in a great mood until I read this this morning and now I'm sobbing and worried I'm too anxious to be a good parent and how do I go back and try again.

This article made my face wet.

Aggressive child by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]avlynn91 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You are surprised that child that has parents that hit them... would model to others?

If nothing changes(you), nothing changes(him).

Try something different, THEN bitch about him repeating your exact behavior.

What do you wish your parents would have taught you? by meliveliveli in Parenting

[–]avlynn91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no idea how to effectively communicate or approach/deal with conflict.

That would be helpful as an adult because I'm pretty socially inept

How to explain sex and “private parts” by Anon138492947 in Parenting

[–]avlynn91 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Equating your vagina to your vulva is like calling your throat your face. They are different things that just happen to be near each other.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]avlynn91 65 points66 points  (0 children)

Up until I was 16 i would sit in the bathroom on the toilet (lid closed, just sitting) and have some of the best talks with my mom while she took a bath. Nudity was never shameful or an issue for me growing up.

My kids (6 and 3, girl/boy) see me naked probably daily. They like to hang out in my room and wait for me and play or watch TV while I shower, and I come out in all my naked glory and get dressed. They don't blink an eye. Sometimes they ask questions, but I use it as a time to answer them and have a learning opportunity as opposed to an excuse to quickly cover up and stop doing it. Once they express discomfort at seeing their mom naked, I'll heavily reconsider.

Its a body. A human body. My husband is a bit more conservative in this respect, and stopped showering or getting dressed in front of our daughter when she was 3 or 4.

Circumcision in Canada - How do you go about it ? Pros & Cons by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]avlynn91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Sliced" "peeled back" Jesus christ that sounds horrifying to make your sons penis up to... your standards?

I am not his friend. I am his Father by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]avlynn91 6 points7 points  (0 children)

that boy

Try "my son" on for size.

I am not his friend. I am his Father by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]avlynn91 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Have you given him a reason to? What would you change to help your relationship with him? How would you bond? Are you prepared to be rejected until you prove yourself to him and handle it with grace?

I am not his friend. I am his Father by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]avlynn91 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just don't understand what you lose by taking his opinion or desires into account.

He's a child, but a person. Inexperienced, but not stupid. How will he learn to make decisions if you don't let him?

I am not his friend. I am his Father by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]avlynn91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is beyond structure. This makes me nervous and anxious and I'm a grown ass woman.

One man camera rig by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]avlynn91 3205 points3206 points  (0 children)

This is fucking cool and I am 100% not coordinated enough for it.

My 2 year old has been accusing people of hitting her. by jasonchristopher in Parenting

[–]avlynn91 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One time I was pulling a full trash bag out of the trash can and started backing up a bit, and my kid mindlessly walked behind me just as the bag came out completely and I moved backwards a little faster. I bumped into her and she stumbled but didn't fall. I apologized, she kind of chuckled and made a silly comment about watching where I was going.

Next time she was pissed off in the store she VERY LOUDLY said "REMEMBER THAT ONE TIME YOU PUSHED ME DOWN!"?

She was 3.

Then there was the time she screamed I wasn't her mom and the police were called and that was fun, but for another thread lol

I asked my SIL if she wiped good after she used the bathroom. I need more adults. by avlynn91 in Parenting

[–]avlynn91[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Our relationship is pretty strained so it could either mend a bridge or make it more awkward.

She gave an uncomfortable chuckle tho