There is an article in my magazine this month titled "39 Things Every Mom Should Know". I just wanted to share a few of my favorites.
2. Don't make birthday parties a huge deal.
4. Put Band-Aids on everything your kids want you to. Why not?
6. Just throw away the poopy underwear.
8. Teach your kids not to pee outside unless you're camping - you'll be glad you did. But if other people's kids do it, don't judge the parents too harshly - it's all about karma. (if you're in the midst of potty training, all bets are off. You've gotta do what you've gotta do.)
12. Know this: that stain won't come out. And it's okay. (The sooner you accept this, the better.)
15. Answer the question: What is the worst thing that can happen if your kids sleep in their clothes?
18. Teach them to pump on the swing ASAP.
19. If your child falls asleep occasionally without brushing her teeth, don't wake her; baby teeth do eventually fall out.
23. Teach your children to make their own breakfast - and allow enough time so the can do it without pressure.
28.Do not allow the word wienies in your home.
33.Just say "NO" to any toy or doll that comes with packets that have to be mixed with water
35.Don't buy the most expensive school-picture package. It's a waste of money.
37.You're never too old to dress up and decorate your house for Halloween. And it's more fun for everyone if you are into it. It also entitles you to more candy.
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I totally agree with the birthday party thing. I hate when Heidi gets invited to every kids in the primary, regardless of if we normally hang out with them. But, I had to comment on the peeing outside thing. So we swim at my friend's apartment complex and you have to have a key to use the bathrooms. She is the type who doesn't care if her kids pee outside so she never brings her keys, thus, my kids have learned that they can just pee outside. I think it is gross but don't know what else to do because she is the one who doesn't bring the key. And now our kids think it is acceptable to pee outside any time you need. Tonight they all peed outside and another friend's pool. (Daisy even peed off the diving board but she isn't potty trained) It was so embarrassing. And then the other day the girls were playing out in the back yard with their friend in the shed and I look out to see Heidi squatting right outside the shed. Man was she in trouble. I don't know how to break them of it because it seems like we are always in some situation where there is no available toilet and the girls are desperate to pee. So, anyone reading this can tale my advice-NEVER TEACH YOUR KIDS TO PEE OUTSIDE! I liked that post.
Yes! I think I do a majority of those things. Great post!!
guilty #8 (thanks to dad), but we are potty training.
LOVE THIS! especially the bit about poopy underwear... so true. just give it up.
I totally needed that :) Sometimes a good dose of reality is good. I hope you are doing great. It is so fun to catch up.
i get this magazine, too. loved that article!!
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