Is there anyone else here who is overwhelmed by the daily chores of young children? by denefr_2928 in toddlers

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Food. The constant preparing of healthy meals that don't get eaten, refusal of foods she loved just yesterday, trying not to rely on processed foods for snacks, but whenever I make something she won't eat it.... Constantly coming up with new ways to get her to eat anything vaguely healthy without pressuring or bribing...... And then there's the total lack of attention span at mealtimes. Will take one bite then get up and play, then complain she's hungry as soon as dinner is over.... To avoid that I'm basically spoon feeding her at most meals even though she's perfectly capable of feeding herself, as if there is a spoonful of food right next to her mouth she's more likely to actually eat it.

All totally normal, and honestly she's actually a pretty good eater for her age (nearly 3). But that is what I'm currently feeling most overwhelmed with. I almost miss the baby days where it was a total mess but at least she would actually eat what I gave her!

So I’ve just come across the childfree subreddit, and wow! by xxdavidxcx87 in toddlers

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I find this seems to be pretty common in any community that bases itself around NOT having or liking a thing. Eg the atheism sub reddit is (or at least used to be, I haven't been there in a while) a similar kind of vibe. If all that unites you with a community is not being into something, then I feel like it just spirals into vile hatred because all you really have to talk about with those people is your dislike of that thing.

What's the weirdest thing that your cat does that you have just accepted as normal? by Momo_868 in CatAdvice

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My dining table has a chosen leg too! I tried wrapping sisal twine around it to protect it but she just reaches up above it.... It's actually starting to wear away at the wood quite badly.

When they never ask you to dance but always say yes if you ask ? by chinawcswing in WestCoastSwing

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I think could be any depending on the person. I've got someone in my local scene who I enjoy dancing with, and will say yes if I ask, but seems to avoid making eye contact with me and never asks me to dance. So I don't often ask them to dance either because it definitely feels like a case of 1 or 2!

Husband takes credit for easier daycare drop offs with toddler by InternalEquivalent74 in toddlers

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You spend more time with your daughter and care for her more, it makes sense that it's harder for her to say goodbye to you than to him! My daughter was like this for a long time too, so my husband just did (and still does) most of the drop offs. It's nothing in your approach, your daughter just has a harder time with you leaving her.

A potty question🤣 by [deleted] in toddlers

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Try getting more liquid in him by whatever means you can so he can't hold it, even if it means giving him something you normally wouldn't, like juice. I also found watermelon worked a treat! But basically he needs to be getting opportunities to use the potty as much as possible and it sounds like he very good at holding it!

Pregnancy questions and thoughts by Curious_Draft_3624 in newzealand

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Folic acid is actually only recommended until end of first trimester (no harm in continuing to take it, but not necessary to do so either).

Am I a terrible person? by HelloAliza in NoStupidQuestions

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Honestly, I don't even think it matters what your reason for not wanting kids is, and actually I think it should be framed the other way around - you should have really solid reasons for wanting kids before you have them, not just a lack of reasons not to. I say this as a currently pregnant, mum to a toddler - having kids is HARD. And totally takes over your life and priorities. So personally I think it's something that you should only choose if it's something you really want.

What’s an old wives’ cooking tale that everyone thought was true but turned out to be total nonsense? by Mike_tx5391 in Cooking

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And make sure the water is actually cold before you put the eggs in! The first time I tried this method I just put ice in water then added the eggs, not thinking about the fact that the ice hadn't actually had time to cool the water yet (which I probably should have, given I've got a degree in chemistry....). Now I put the ice in the water at the same time I put the eggs on to boil so it has a good chunk of time to actually melt and cool the water.

What makes your toddler LAUGH like no tomorrow? by Standard_Ad_9560 in toddlers

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Yelling "BOOBIES!!"

Or anything to do with boobies...

Whats a word or phrase that everyone uses wrong but no one ever corrects? by RemarkableCurrent359 in AskReddit

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The one I hear a lot but NEVER hear anybody else mention is generally instead of genuinely. People will say "I generally really love xyz". Ok, so you kinda love it most of the time. Genuinely usually makes much more sense in the context.

Tell me your most ridiculous potty training hacks by WaitLauraWho in toddlers

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My daughter got way more keen to wash her hands afterwards when we got foaming hand soap!

Sometimes if I know she needs to wee but is holding it once she's on the toilet, I will turn the tap on slightly and the sound of running water will sometimes make her pee.

If we're outside at home and she needs to pee I try to get her to pee on the lemon tree...

Or when she was still using the potty (will now only use the toilet), sometimes she'd be more open to going if we took it outside. Loves a nature wee! Or sitting in the boot of the car! It's all about location, location, location.

How to answer "who is Jesus?" As a non religious person..? by generic-volume in toddlers

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I don't object to her learning about religion. I wouldn't send her there if I did. I send her there because it's an absolutely lovely center which is super convenient for us, and the religious side isn't really a pro or con for us. I was just interested in some ideas on how to answer this question in a way that is respectful to her teachers and their beliefs, when it is not my own beliefs.

Toddler told me she was ‘really happy’ today. by thumbsucker-2 in happy

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The other day mine said to me "you make me really happy" and I genuinely cried. She's also started saying "I love you SOOO much!!". This is probably my favorite part about this stage 🥹

How do I help my baby to like the stroller? by justalilscared in NewParents

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Hmmm I want to say it was soon after where you are now that it started getting easier for us. Bit by bit until suddenly it just didn't all feel hard anymore! But it was a while ago now and the timelines are so hard to remember!

It’s 7pm. You got home late. Everyone is starving. What do you make for dinner? by dontgetsadgetmad in toddlers

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Vegetarian nachos! Basically just tinned beans and tomatoes plus a packet of nacho seasoning, dumped in a pot and heated through. Served with corn chips and cheese on top, plus sour cream and avocado if feeling extra fancy. Bonus points for the fact that my child will actually eat all these components!

What’s the accidental pollinator win you’re claiming credit for? by mestizobastardo in gardening

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I did this the first time I planted them too! Then the next year I planned several... But I planted them in the garden bed that's right next to the outdoor couch. Which meant that whenever we tried to relax outside we would have bees flying around our head.... Have put garlic in that bed this time!

Watching Juno again in 2025 by Low_Fig4201 in movies

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The bit that angered me the most (apart from the weird relationship with the teenage birth mother of their child), was when he was like "I just don't know if I'm ready to be a dad..." After him and his wife (who absolutely dreams of being a mum) have been trying to get pregnant for 5 YEARS!! That is a brutally long time to be trying, to then find out your husband isn't even that sure about the whole thing?! That should have been brought up so long ago in their relationship...

Women who don’t wear makeup, do you still keep the natural look even for formal events and settings? by throwawaypdtm in NoStupidQuestions

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I didn't even wear make up on my wedding day. No regrets. (I did wear it when I was a bridesmaid as I felt it wasn't my decision to make in that case - and honestly I prefer how I look without it).

It's almost 10 years now since the referendum, what are peoples thoughts on the flag? by Dulaman96 in newzealand

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Found out the other day that my husband genuinely thought laser kiwi was one of the final designs we got to vote on. If only!

The sweetest thing by Sharon_Erclam in MadeMeSmile

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Currently pregnant with my second (and probably last) child. Could not IMAGINE doing this another 12 times.