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Mom Hot Takes

#momhottakes #lemon8challenge Get outside and explore new places as often as possible. if you're bored, go somewhere you've never been. I'm a mom to 5 kiddos and we're a family of 7 that stays busy TOGETHER 🧡 Life is truly what you make of it. Will you stay in your comfort zone or exit it more often to truly start living? Give me a follow for daily inspo 🤌

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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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Mom HOT takes that you’re not going to like 👀

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#momhottakes #lemon8challenge Get outside and try new activities with the kids, every single chance you get! Go disc golfing, Putput golfing, bowling, shuffle boarding, play pool, go 4 wheeling, snow tubing, hiking, kayaking.....GET OUTSIDE and explore. Life is a gift, don't waste it. Raise

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Hot Takes from a Girl Mom

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Dog Mom Hot Takes

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Hot takes from a mom of boys pt. 2

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Hot Takes from Luffy’s mom

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Mom Hot Takes🤍🖤

🔥 Mom Hot Takes incoming! Not everyone will agree, but these are the little truths that keep me grounded. Which one do you secretly agree with? 👀💬 #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #momknowsbest #unfiltered #momlife

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What’s NOT okay is letting yourself become so overwhelmed to the point of neglect. Yes, you need to take a breather here and there, fold two things, answer a question, take a minute to play a game of sudoku, then go back to laundry. Sometimes you can’t do everything at once, you weren’t meant to.

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My Girl Mom Hot Takes

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Hot mom takes: GIRL MOM EDITION

Stop being WEIRD. She’s not flirting with grown people or even other children. Shes a happy baby that sometimes gets shy. This gets under my skin so bad, let children be children. Why is this even remotely cute to say?? #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #momlife #girlmomma #hottake

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Dog Mom Hot Takes

I did not spend hundreds on toys, supplements, and slow-feeder enrichment bowls for my dog to still choose a crusty leaf from the sidewalk. Yet here we are. #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #lemon8tea #lemon8contest #luffydog

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#momhottakes #lemon8challenge Normalize not getting a crap ton of presents for your newborn baby for Christmas… They don’t need anymore clothes or something they’ll play with once… We have plenty of stuff stop adding more to it!!! #babysfirstchristmas #christmasbaby #momsatchristmas

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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 takes: Autism edition

Autism isn’t a tragedy — and I had to learn that myself. When we first started this journey, I was nervous to take him out in public… scared of stares, comments, and meltdowns people wouldn’t understand. But now? I’m comfortable. I never looked at my son and thought something was ‘wrong’ with h

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Hot Takes Mom Edition ✨🫶

Hot takes Mom Edition My daughter's First Crazy Mismatch Day at Kindergarten!! It was so fun to dress her up especially because usually it's uniforms so dress down day is nice. Great start to a great year. I know I'm not the only Momma needing some more self care , always pourin

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Hot Takes— tell me yours in the comments!

#motherhood #boymom #postpartum #momlife #youngmom

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Hot takes mom edition…

We act like blood equals safety, but some “family” bring emotional harm, instability, or trauma. Kids shouldn’t be forced into relationships simply because someone is related. Protecting your child means choosing their peace over tradition, expectations, or guilt. #momhottakes #lemon8challeng

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Dog Mom Hot Takes

Some of y’all let your dogs act like divorced fathers with weekend custody. Luffy misbehaves ONCE and suddenly he’s in a 6-week bootcamp called “Grandma’s house.” #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #luffydog #dogs #dogsoflemon8

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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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🐾 MOM HOT TAKES (Luffy Edition)

Hot take: If your dog “doesn’t like treats,” it’s not a personality — it’s a cry for help. Meanwhile Luffy would sell ME to a traveling circus for half a stale Milk-Bone. #asklemon8 #lemon8contest #luffydog #dogs #dogsoflemon8

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#momhottakes My son transitioned from flag football to football which is a contact sport. I was very nervous. I am very proud of him and I know he always does great in any sport he participates in, but there is always a risk of injury. However, I am very proud that we are both facing this c

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Some of my hot takes as a sahm #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #sahm #hottakes #momlife

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Officially became a girl mom last July, it’s been a blessing and more. As she grows these are the 4 things I just can’t stand and will call it out as I see it. 1. Only commenting on her beauty and future beauty. It makes you look creepy. Her kindness and brains deserve to be praised. 2. My

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👶Winner List for #MomHotTakes Sep 9-Oct 6!🎉

Congrats to our #MomHotTakes 1.0 winners! ✨ All winners will be contacted via "Notifications" > "Direct message from @Lemon8Parenting " by November 14. Please make sure your DM settings are open and keep an eye out for your message! 💌 Can't wait to see more of yo

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Boy MomHOT TAKES 😮‍💨💙

A few of my hot takes as a boy mom.💙 Comment below and let me know what are yours? 1.Kids acting out in the store…. sometimes our kids choose the wrong time to act out, but give yourself grace. I find myself getting anxiety attacks whenever my son wants to act out in public. Most women know how

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Being a mom is not for the weak you have to handle a mini person with their own character and personality. As a stay at home mom nobody takes care of my children’s that includes their grandparents it’s our responsibility not theirs. gentle parenting is for gentle children. letting your child to g

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#momhottakes #lemon8challenge as a mom of five kids it's extremely important to make sure that they experience New opportunities as often as possible to discover what they're truly good at and to see what they need to strengthen. I love to take our kids out in nature and go on nature tr

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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 Takes from a Dog Mom

When other moms brag about their kids getting into Ivy League… I’m like: “My son learned ‘spin’ today and honestly? I think that’s more impressive.” #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #luffydog #lemon8tea #lemon8contest

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