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" hot takes challenge: for the momas"

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10 Mom Hot Takes for Baby #2

Baby 2 hits different. ✨ With my first, I was overwhelmed with mom guilt, Pinterest boards, and the pressure to “do it all right.” This time? I know better. I’m not romanticizing the newborn stage—it’s survival mode. I’m not stressing over the perfect nursery or over-documenting every milesto

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Mom hot takes: kids diy over store bought ✨🫶

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my takes as a 27 yr old mom

Being a toddler mom in 2025 is not the same as it was for past generations. This has sparked quite the debate in my household. We parent differently, and that’s okay. Some of my hot takes might sound controversial, but they’re just what works for me and my kid. I don’t parent for Instagram aesth

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A darkened image of a purple princess dress, a pink Disney princess baseball cap, and a blue costume on a wall rack. Text overlay reads 'Mini Adult Outfits Cropped tops and tiny shorts for toddlers? No thanks.'

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Hot Take: My “Icks” as a Girl Mom

Being a girl mom is the best — but I still have a few icks that make me cringe: 🚩 Mini adult outfits – Cropped tops and tiny shorts for toddlers? No thanks. 🚩 Telling girls to “be nice” instead of letting them be bold – Strong opinions aren’t rude. 🚩 Gendered toys – My daughter loves trucks an

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A young woman in a white top and pink pants stands smiling next to a scientific research poster titled 'Selective Capture of Carbon Dioxide from Landfill Gas Using Bengan'. The image has a text overlay 'my college hot takes'.

A laptop screen displays a presentation titled 'Exploring the Chemistry of Microplastics: Hands On Learning for Girl Scouts'. The image has a text overlay 'your internships / other involvement in school doesn't have to match your major'.

A small potted plant sits next to a white bottle labeled 'PLANT H2O (Top) WATER' on a windowsill. The image has a text overlay 'It's ok to go to a community college before a 4 year university'.

what are your academic hot takes? 📚⁉️

As a junior in college, here’s some of my hottest takes as a student! 1. Your internships and involvement in school don’t have to match your major or career goals perfectly! I’ve had internships in policy and education, and they have both shaped who I am as a student! It’s all part of building

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Well… I feel like most of these takes are lukewarm at best regardless of how others feel about them, haha. I wasn’t raised on all of these things, but they are all things that I believe due to my life experience and the people/places that have fundamentally shaped me as a human being. Through

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My HOT takes as a pre-nursingstudent!

Sometimes when I say these things to my peers or classmates, they think I'm wrong or don't know what I'm talking about lol. They are just my opinions based on my experience thus far and from the advice I have received from students in nursing school already and nurses that are worki

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my wellness hot takes 🤍

let’s be real—life happens. routines get messy, workouts get skipped, and meals aren’t perfect. the goal isn’t perfection—it’s feeling good in your body while still living your life. #wellnesshottakes #wellnesstok #wellnessroutine2023 #stayinglean #fitnesshottake

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My Hot Takes on Studying as a Dean List Student 👩‍🎓

Hot take: Studying should work for you—not the other way around. 🔥📚 I used to think there was a “right” way to study. You know, the highlight-every-word, rewatch-every-lecture, rewrite-your-notes-three-times kind of hustle. But here’s the truth I wish I knew earlier: studying isn’t one-size-fits

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Hot Mom Take: Peace Looks Different These Days ✨

Hot mom take — it’s not always about the outfit or the night out. Sometimes it’s watching your babies finally fall asleep in a new home you worked your heart out for. 💤 Peace looks like messy blankets, soft breathing, and knowing you made it here. #MomLifeUnfiltered #lemon8challenge #H

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Hot mom take: make every occasion over the top 🫶

Friday nights with my mini bestie >>> 🧡 👻 🎥 🍿 Oh, you’re only on this world for a small amount of time. Make every occasion special and making memories will never forget it never A bad thing!! So yes, be extra, go over the top, live love fully !! over any other plans. Let me know

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Cycle breaking parenting hot takes

I love my adoptive family but…they’re certainly not the healthiest or kindest people out there. They’ve all been through a lot and I do not hold hate in my heart toward them but as I entered into parenthood I knew I wanted to do things differently. These are some of the things I’ve decided to do th

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Hot mom take > Laundry Hack ✨🧺

Laundry hack everyone needs to know! I know this might not work for everybody, but it works for me and let me tell you it saved my back so much time and energy! Yeah, I don't have to worry about missing anything!! Let me know if this will work for you or if you have tried it!!! #clean

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Hot Mom Take for the STAHM

I don’t know about other stay at home moms but sometimes for me it gets boring and I feel left out from the rest of the world. I started posting here on lemon8 just the last couple of months and it’s given me a gratitude for my life. Getting a couple likes and commenting with others on social media

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Hot Takes— tell me yours in the comments!

#motherhood #boymom #postpartum #momlife #youngmom

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MOM HOT TAKE: abuse is cruelty. discipline isn’t.

just because one mom chooses to discipline her children differently than you, doesn’t mean she abuses her children. if you chose to do this you MUST HAVE SELF CONTROL. although there are MANY parents out there who simply just abuse their children. which is extremely sad and extremely heartbreaking.

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Mom hot take: vaxs do more harm than good…

Vaccines do not confer immunity (do not work), never saved us, don't stop transmission, don't stop death, don't lessen symptoms. What vaccines do is COMPROMISE IMMUNE FUNCTION so that symptoms of infection are no longer present when a child is infected. THAT, however, is not immunit

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Extra hot - hot takes as a wedding planner

Don’t get me wrong. I love how a big wedding party photographs, but you don’t need to please Lisa from art class in 2nd grade 💁‍♀️

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Two young children are seen from behind, sitting in a green toy car on a sidewalk. Overlay text lists four hot takes: "Not ALL feelings are valid," "No child left behind is damaging," "Your entire identity does not need to be motherhood," and "Mom guilt is a product of misogyny."

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Hot takes from a millennial/genZ cusp mom! Pt 1!

I’m 28 which puts me in a weird millennial genZ cusp sort of spot😂 I had my first son at 23 then my second at 25 and as the years of parenting and witnessing others parent, I’ve developed quite a few hot takes. This is part one of two so be sure to stay on the look out for the next post!! Discl

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Hot take from a boy mom : Boy moms need to stop!

I’ve been a boy mom for almost 5 years now and as the years go on I’ve seen moms raise their sons similar to how I do and others who… do not. This is a hot take but I have a feeling many will agree with me😂 “Boy moms” are not the same as the regular moms of boys “boy moms. The “Boy moms” were refer

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Hot Takes as a MOM!🌸🤍

1. No Spanking! - We will be reinforcing a sensory corner where we talk about feelings, have a feelings diary, and sensory toys to calm his feelings. You would be surprised how much little ones outbursts are due to overstimulation! 2. Homeschooling! - I don’t agree with public schools. Period. End

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Hot Takes MOM Edition…

Why do people feel the need to say these things? Or as they get older say “I used to change your diapers”. Like that’s such an odd thing to hear someone say to my kids. They are young kids! They shouldn’t be hearing any of that at this age or me having to explain what stuff is that they hear. I

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5 Below Wicked Beauty Hot takes ✨

#beautyhottakes #lemon8challenge #wickedmovie #socute #letschat

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My hot takes as a dog owner

I have several more sort of controversial opinions when it comes to how I raise my dog/my opinion on owning dogs. One of the biggest ones that I didn’t list here is that not everyone deserves to own a dog. I see so many people abuse or down right neglect their dogs with the mindset of “it’s just an

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HOT MOM TAKE - Gentle parenting 🙃

Hear me out before you judge!! I have no problems with gentle parenting at all , especially for the parents that works this style is amazing, on the other hand I had a different experience & I’m only sharing my pov . I would say that every child is different and what works for you won’t

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MOM HOT TAKE: we want the crying to stop too.

as a mom and someone who used to fly without kids. i completely get it. it’s frustrating when babies are crying, when toddlers are freaking out, but that’s what headphones and minding your business is for. yes there are parents who DO NOT CARE and let their kids just scream it out. although the

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Mom hot take: my daughter is NOT your sons gf…

nothing i hate more than being a girl mom is THIS. no my 2.5 year old is not your sons girlfriend. you’re literally putting your ADULT ideas on a CHILD. literally romanticizing them. and it also kinda feels like you’re trying to take ownership over her future. DO NOT DO THAT. not to mention it’

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Hot takes from a mom of boys pt. 2

I’m here to share my part two of hot takes I have as a mom of two boys!🥰 my part one did pretty well and wanted to share some more! I grew up with three sisters and currently have 4 nieces, i had friends and my sisters friends around all the time while growing up. I lived in girl world for so long

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Hot Takes from a Girl Mom

•I’ve never used baby shampoo before because it’s PH’d for the eyes! Not the hair. My five year old has had at least 6 hair cuts to this day. Each time her hair reaches her lower back. •My girls will know the biological names of their body parts for informational and protective

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MOM HOT TAKES: breastfeeding & mental health

there’s so much pressure on moms to breastfeed in our society, especially on social media. people often push the idea that “breast is best.” and YES! breastmilk does have benefits, the truth is that a baby needs a healthy mom just as much as they need breastmilk. a lot of women like myself face

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Hot Takes as a Mom

Hear me out… A mom hack that I’ve discovered is to grab dog toys for your kids. They’re affordable, durable, and way cuter than you’d expect. The pet aisle has some of the best finds. The sizing is also perfect for little hands. Have you grabbed dog toys for your kiddo before? @Lemon8Parenti

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mom hot take: you don’t need to look better.

growing up in a small town i had always seen moms not really care about their kids. more so their appearance for men. and it always had me shook! as a mom of two girls, i NEVER get ready. unless it’s an important event or date night. my girls are always dressed up, hair done, etc. i have ne

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mom hot take: my children will have EVERYTHING..

this topic can be taken out of context so quickly. JUST because my children have everything doesn’t mean they’re spoiled. but things come with INTENTION. or EARNED. it’s not everything, anytime. it can be birthdays, milestones, rewards for effort, or just-because gifts tied to love, not bribery. w

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Breastfeeding Hot Takes as a Mom of 4

first i want to say, this post is not to scare any new moms. i actually love breastfeeding. i’ve breastfed all my children. but the reality of it is, breastfeeding is HARD! 1. the cracked & sensitive nipples! 2. pumping 3. engorgement these are few things i hate about breastfeeding.

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MOM HOT TAKE: my kids will know about the bible..

i fear MANY Christians have forgotten that you can love someone but not love what they do. at the end of the day, everyone will give their own accounts. worry about your house hold. instead of worrying about everyone else’s walk. i have family members that are part of this community, but becau

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MOM HOT TAKE?! ABORTION ISN’T THE ANSWER

#momhottakes #lemon8challenge Life begins AT CONCEPTION, after conception, there is a LIVING human inside of you. What about for medical purposes? Weeks1-19 if that child’s life is both a threat to it AND the mother then there is obviously only one answer. The baby WILL not survive outs

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MOM HOT TAKE: stop telling me to “just enjoy this”

motherhood. sometimes it isn’t enjoyable and that’s ok! but i don’t need someone telling me “to enjoy the hard times” it’s annoying. and i’m trying my best to enjoy every moment. that phrase erases the reality of motherhood. some days are beautiful. some days are brutal. both exist at the same time

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HOT TAKES AS A SAHM

#momhottakes #lemon8challenge 🔥 1. "You’re not ‘just’ a mom Stop minimizing your role. You are the boss, manager, cook, waitress, busboy & customer. Literally 🧠 2. I’ve worked in chaos before — this is just stickier and louder with actual kids (not the adults who act

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Postpartum hot takes

If you’re that girlie who loves to entertain guests while you’re sitting in a diaper with swollen nipples, I give you credit. That girlie is not me. Here’s the thing about postpartum, each mom & baby is going to have their own unique set up & needs. Recovery & bonding time is not linear

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MOM HOT TAKE: most “must have” items are scams

🚼 babies need less than you think: food, sleep, diapers, a safe place to rest, and arms to hold them. that’s LITERALLY it. everything else is a convenience for parents, not a necessity for babies. or simply moms just wanting what big influencers have, that is also just not necessary. 🚼marketing p

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HOT TAKE: MOM GUILT 😭

Here is something I’ve been reminding myself lately. Being a working mom does not make you a bad mom. I’m a teacher, and every morning it breaks my heart a little to drop my son off at daycare. The mom guilt hits hard because I want to be with him all day. At the same time, I feel so grateful th

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Bookish Hot Takes

Make sure you swipe to the end before you yell at me okay? Okay! So I don't get book bedazzling because I feel like when you put the books on the shelf, or are reading them the rhinestones will fall off. Don't get me wrong, I love a good sparkle, but I feel like there was a better way tha

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Sharing my Disney World hot takes! 🔥

From EPCOT being a top park for kids to the PeopleMover being Magic Kingdom’s best ride, these are my unpopular opinions! 😎 Plus, if you’re heading to Hollywood Studios, trust me—rope drop Toy Story Land for the ultimate start to your day! Pro tip: Don’t forget—laid-back Disney trips are where t

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my hot takes as a mom

I was an only child and had never spent much time around little kids until I had my son. He’s almost three now, and we’re still figuring it out as we go - some things we handle the “conventional” way, others we adjust to what works best for our family. These aren’t my only controversial parenting c

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Motherhood Hot Takes

#momhottakes @Lemon8Parenting @Lemon8 US

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A blurry background with pink lighting and abstract shapes features text overlays in blue boxes: "Baby registries don't need to be expensive," "Gentle parenting doesn't always work," "Having kids isn't an excuse for having a dirty home," and "We need to stop judging moms who garden on their own time."

A mom and a child are in a room filled with pink banana-shaped objects. Text overlays in blue boxes state: "You don't have to let your kid win every time," "Expensive ≠ better quality," "SAHMs deserve judgement free alone time," "Bedtime is almost always at the same time," and "Vaccines don't cause autism."

Hot takes from a millennial/genZ mom pt. 2!

Here a second part to my hot takes as a genZ, millennial cusp mom! I had my first son at 23 and my second at 25, along the way I’ve come up with quite a few hot takes! I would love to know if you agree, disagrees, or what some of your parenting hot takes are! • Baby registries don’t need to be

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MOM HOT TAKE: 2 under 2 isn’t as bad.

motherhood comes with many ups and downs. you’re not always going to be the perfect mom. especially when you have 2 under 2! you’re learning SO MANY new things at the same time. dealing with how your toddler will react to a newborn, but it definitely gets better! it’s not the worst. it’s not extrem

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MOM HOT TAKES: SAHM EDITION

i love the hot takes on this topic. a lot of people have no respect for SAHMs and how we balance life everyday physically, mentally, and emotionally. 1. No clocking out a 9–5 has an end of day. being a SAHM? it’s 24/7, nights, weekends, holidays. you’re always “on call.” 2. No breaks or PTO

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Hot takes, from a mom of boys

I’m a mom of two boys and I wanted to share some hot takes I have when it comes to raising boys! I do have three sisters and four nieces so I’ve always lived in girl world until I had my boys! I would love to hear your opinions on this and why you do or don’t agree!🥰 💙 Boys aren’t easier: I fee

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Bookish hot takes 🔥

Just a few of my bookish opinions 🫶🏼

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Hot Takes: Mama Edition 🌸

Lack of communication until the baby arrives. -If you didn’t check up on me during pregnancy, there’s no access to MY child once they’re here. You don’t need to “bounce back.” -Your body didn’t fail, you’ve built a whole human. The pressure to snap back is rooted in unrealistic expectations.

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MOM HOT TAKE: teaching my kids respect…

coming from California - i was never respectful like this. but moving from there to Texas i’ve learned that a TON of kids from elementary to high school, call all adults “ma’am” or “sir”. and i see it as super respectful. since moving here, i added those words to my vocabulary and always told m

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