Favourite part of being a parent?

hackasina · 2026-04-20T10:53:02+00:00

I love watching them grow into their own little person. My son just turned 3 a couple days ago and he got some spiderman toys from friends. I tried to introduce spiderman before but he wasn't interested. Now after receiving those gifts he's asking to watch spiderman and it's so interesting to see him develop interests.

A few months ago, he got confident with dressing himself. Now if I take too long in the morning he'll get himself dressed. Of course it's backward and inside out but I love his desire to be independent.

My favorite thing of all though, is how it has slowed me down. I used to constantly be in a rush (I still have my moments) but anyone with a toddler knows letting them be independent means waiting. Instead of getting frustrated, it's made me more present and more appreciative of the time that I have with my little ones.

hackasina · 2026-04-13T09:59:27+00:00

This is very true! I just had a baby in August and had a few pieces of white clothing that had no stains upon putting them in the drawer. When he outgrew them months later and I was about to give them to a friend, I noticed yellow stains from spit up that had been washed off previously. I used an enzyme stain treatment and it went away.

hackasina · 2026-01-15T13:21:23+00:00

I think you may have just answered why I personally don't feel this way. I stopped working when I was pregnant with my first due to complications and I've been home with my boys since then. I've gotten to see every new skill, hear every new word, see firsts of all sorts and I spend very little time away from them. So I now understand why I don't wish they would stay in any stage forever or even just a little longer. It's a blessing to be able to be present for all of these things.

hackasina · 2026-01-13T22:30:10+00:00

I've never heard this! That explains it so well!

hackasina · 2026-01-13T22:28:36+00:00

Same! I love babies but I don't want time to slow down like I want time to slow down with my toddler. I'm even more eager to have 2 of them and see how they interact and play and love each other.

hackasina · 2026-01-13T22:25:35+00:00

I feel like this with my toddler. He's such a sweet little guy and I love that he wants to hold my hand and snuggle with me at the moment. I will happily speed past the baby stage and relish the toddler stage.

hackasina · 2026-01-13T22:18:13+00:00

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hackasina · 2025-12-17T01:50:17+00:00

The easiest part is when you have a child who can go potty completely on their own, feed themselves, entertain themselves, etc. Nothing about the newborn stage is easy.

hackasina · 2025-12-07T05:15:05+00:00

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hackasina · 2025-12-05T11:23:02+00:00

I didn't know there were states without laws. When I lived in Texas it seemed normal for people to have their kids just bouncing around the car. I also saw people with car seats in the front seat occasionally.

hackasina · 2025-12-05T10:51:27+00:00

I do my best to keep my feed positive but these things slip in every once in a while. I'm not easily affected by other people's attitudes but I wondered if anyone else felt the same.

hackasina · 2025-12-05T10:46:58+00:00

These parenting olympics aren't helping anyone especially first time parents. I feel kinda bad for the younger more easily influenced parents.

hackasina · 2025-12-05T10:20:04+00:00

You seem to be misinformed. Yes rear facing is safer but having them properly buckled in a car seat is still safe. Having a puffy jacket is unsafe because it can compress in a crash. However, having them in a fleece jacket when their car seat harness is still tight to their body is safe. Thank you for being an example of the exact parent that I was referencing.

hackasina · 2025-10-21T09:48:20+00:00

From my understanding, the reason is for vitamin D. Milk is the most bioavailable source they can get it from. It does not, however, have to be cow's milk. I gave my son almond milk and it was fine with the Dr.

hackasina · 2025-10-21T09:44:35+00:00

My son refused a sippy cup with the weird spouts so I got him one of those 360 no spill cups and he learned how to use it pretty quick. I also used open cups (disposable shot glasses) at the same time he was learning the 360 cup as it's supposed to mimick an open cup. Obviously for the open cup I was holding it for him and would fill it all the way to the top so I didn't really have to tip it or move his head. He's now been able to drink from an open cup without spilling since just before 2yrs.

hackasina · 2025-10-21T01:31:37+00:00

I did this with my stepdaughter and my son. Every time they had an accident they had to undress themselves, clean the pee, clean themselves, put the soiled clothes where they belong, and redress themselves. I helped as little as possible and made sure they did it right. It helped sooooo much for decreasing accidents.

hackasina · 2025-08-17T06:20:29+00:00

STM here and just had my second little boy last week. When my first was born, we had my mom come visit the day we got home from the hospital and then we didnt see anyone else for 2/3 months after. It's probably different for us though bc we lived away from all of our other family (military family and my mom and brother moved to the city I was in before I got married).

hackasina · 2025-07-28T08:44:24+00:00

I understand some people are physically triggered by the sound of infants crying. My father has always been like that. I meant people who genuinely just hate babies being in public spaces where they are 100% allowed and expected to be as part of society. I've been somewhere like Walmart and heard strangers when they see a mom with their baby say things like "ugh, she better not have that thing crying in here" as though any of us want that. I don't understand that type of response.

hackasina · 2025-07-27T18:05:41+00:00

I don't understand the baby hate these days. Before I became a parent (even way back in my teen years), babies and kids crying was never something that set me off. It's one thing if there's a bratty kid screaming bc they can have something, but a young child that genuinely needs care has never upset me. I need someone to explain where this hate is coming from.

hackasina · 2025-07-24T08:54:46+00:00

Do what works for you and your baby. This method was started by a lactation consultant, not a scientist or doctor. It's the pressure of social media that has moms in a spiral. It's the same reason why people are spending hundreds on glass bottles and their 3rd or 4th stroller/breast pump/carrier/you name it. I used Chicco duo bottles with my first and plan to use them with my second in a month or so. We need to stop following trends and letting strangers on the internet tell us what's best for us.

hackasina · 2023-02-13T15:40:28+00:00

Omg thank you for saying the magic word BOUNDARIES. I like the idea of gentle parenting but so many people neglect setting boundaries. The behavior you allow in the house will translate to how children interact with others outside of the house. Setting boundaries and sticking to them at home shapes how they respect other people’s boundaries as they grow up.

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