Controversial things i do as a mom
what are some things you do that are controversial?
us moms all do things very different in our household. and that’s ok! here are some things i do differently, that you don’t have to agree on!
✨let my daughter cry it out when i introduced her to her bed. and the reason why i say this is because she cried for 5 minutes and instantly went to sleep! i didn’t let her cry for 30 minutes or anything exaggerated. especially cause we had a set time of how long we’d let her cry before we went in (15 minutes). and yes we watched her through the monitor.
✨screen time is allowed. we totally let her watch tv when there are things that need to be done and she suddenly starts acting wild. i can’t focus on making dinner with a crying toddler sometimes. so i resort to some screen time 🙂↔️ and yet, she STILL won’t watch it if im not around so it’s pointless sometimes lol.
✨no co-sleeping. even with my second baby, i still refuse to co-sleep. i can hardly share a bed with my husband, i can’t add a baby or a toddler. i cannot sleep comfortable that way, and i’d love a good nights rest before the chaos.
✨we have a schedule! i try to plan around their nap times but if we go out during a nap time, it’s not that big of a deal. we just try our best to make sure our girls are getting their sleep!
✨we definitely have a bed time. and that’s because sometimes, my toddler will still wake up at the same time, no matter what time she goes to bed. so might as well enforce a bedtime and have her sleep 8pm-8am 😂
✨no socks or shoes until she began walking on her own. it helps strengthen their feet, improve balance, promotes prompt foot arch, better sensory and nature experience! once she got the hang of it, socks and shoes are a must!
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In the world of parenting, there is a wide variety of approaches to raising kids, and what may be considered controversial can vary greatly among families. For some, allowing a child to cry it out teaches independence and healthy sleep patterns, while others may view it as neglectful. Screen time is another hot topic, with recommendations varying depending on the child's age and developmental needs. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that consistent limits and mindful choices regarding screen time can benefit families, especially when it’s used as a tool for engaging learning. Furthermore, co-sleeping vs. having separate sleeping arrangements can equally spark intense discussions. Many parents find that sleeping separately allows them to rest better, ultimately impacting their parenting quality during the day. Creating a sleep schedule also aligns with expert advice which emphasizes the importance of routine for children, aiding in better sleep health. Finally, the debate around letting kids go without socks or shoes until they’re ready to walk is rooted in the belief that it helps develop strong feet and balance. Each decision comes with benefits and drawbacks, and what matters most is finding a balance that fits your family's lifestyle while also promoting a nurturing environment for your children to thrive.
Breathing and being a mom is controversial. God forbid we do shit for our kids how we see fit. So long as it isn’t abuse, what the hell does it matter?!