Posted by: Brittney1231, September 3, 2010 in 3:54 pm
I was at the playground sandbox chatting with some moms as our 16 month olds played. One of the mothers started talking about how she purees her own organic fruits and vegetables for her daughter. I said that was admirable if only I had the time or patience. I don’t have stringent rules when it comes to eating. I do my best to give my daughter organic baby food but sometime I buy non-organic stuff because it’s cheaper. And if we’re at a restaurant, I’ll give her some of my chicken or veggies, which I doubt is organic.
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Posted by: gwen, September 2, 2010 in 2:36 pm
We were on a road trip and my 3-year old daughter left her favorite blankie (Blue) at a gas station. We had been driving 10 minutes when we noticed. We turned back immediately. She was unconsolable and I was not looking forward to the rest of our 4 hour drive without blankie. When we pulled up I ran up to the lady at the convenience store counter – where Blue was last seen – and asked if they’d found a blue blanket.
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Posted by: gwen, August 30, 2010 in 12:25 pm
My baby cannot nap unless I’m holding her. Yes, it’s true. I’ve become a hostage to my baby for hours throughout the day. I’ve tried everything – bouncy seats, music in the crib, darkening shades, swings, etc. All of these solutions worked for a little while but she would always wake up after 15 – 20 minutes. Not enough for her to be truly rested. She will only nap – long and deep – in my arms. I’d rather have her rested and happy then irritable…
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Posted by: Nicole Knodel, July 28, 2010 in 10:12 am
I have 2 kids a 5 year old girl and a 5 month old boy. Let me tell you, ” You should…” gets old!
“You should change him more often!”~ I thought that you didn’t change babies unless they’re wet or poopy.
“You should give him formula at night, it’ll help him sleep”~ I breastfeed for a reason, thanks!
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Posted by: , July 27, 2010 in 12:06 pm
It has been hot. H-O-T. Hot. Combine that with the fact that I am now eight months pregnant and was told to walk by my OB and we had ourselves a tough situation. It was easily solved by deciding to head to our local mall. Unfortunately, many others had the same idea and the place was a madhouse. Crowded, hot and a recipe for disaster with two hot, quickly overtired children.
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Posted by: White, July 18, 2010 in 11:17 am
So, first you should know I’m not the mother. I’m the nanny which means the babies are only mine until 6 pm or so 5 or 6 days a week. They are nearly 3 years old and 15 mos old and I’ve been with the family for nearly 3 years. I love them like my own. I protect them like my own.
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Posted by: , June 4, 2010 in 3:08 pm
When you are pregnant you are privy and prone to getting loads of advice from everyone including your doctor, friends, family and even the grocery store cashier. Everyone has a story to share, a bad labor experience to impart and generally wants to dispense what they believe to be the most hilarious story, gruesome event or genuine nugget of wisdom you will ever hear. More often than not you have to control your facial muscles to keep from a.) yawning, b.) laughing or c.) showing anger. After a few short months it becomes old hat. You have heard it all before.
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Posted by: pj, June 3, 2010 in 12:10 pm
So my 4 year old son climbs into bed with us on most nights. I love it and so does my husband. If we need our “privacy” we encourage him to stay in his own bed and he listens. I work full time so I love the extra time I get with him at night. I was having lunch with co-workers and mentioned our son was restless last night so I didn’t sleep that well. Her comment? “He sleeps in your bed? I didn’t know you were such a hippie!”
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Posted by: Steph Bento, May 19, 2010 in 10:26 am
My two little girls (4 yrs and 3 yrs old) both have long hair that refuses to stay put in barrettes, pony tail holders, headbands or any other hair constraint that is made on this earth. They’re pretty active. I do my best but I have officially given up. I am 8 3/4 months pregnant with my third child and I’m pretty petite so the extra poundage is wreaking havoc on my body. At this point I try to stay as sedentary as possible. So let’s just say my girls have been becoming a bit more “independent” these days. Mommy doesn’t have
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Posted by: Abby, May 2, 2010 in 8:45 am
Yes my son is 3 and yes I give him apple juice when he’s thirsty. Sorry, water just doesn’t cut it sometimes. We don’t have a lot of sweets in the house. He doesn’t have a diet with tons of sugar in it. We think it’s fine for him to have apple juice when he wants it. I was at a playdate with my son when the children sat down to eat pizza. I was trying to help and asked the mother if she had juice boxes for me to give them. She says, “We prefer water in our house.” Her tone immediately made me feel judged, as if
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Who Are the Mommy Police?
The MOMMY POLICE are anyone... friends, family, even strangers on the street, who tell you how to parent and judge you if your choices differ from their own.
When it comes to parenting, there are NO ANSWERS. Barring established safety precautions, like the use of car seats and not drinking poison, everyone is just guessing. Speaking with physicians, educating ourselves through books, and sharing personal experiences will no doubt elicit helpful advice. But when it comes down to it, the truth is, there is no “right” way to raise a child.
Unfortunately, there will always be the inescapable MOMMY POLICE, judging us; pushing their views and making us doubt our instincts.
Hopefully, these Mommy Police Attacks will entertain you while helping to soften the blow next time you’re hit unexpectedly. Remember... don’t let anyone make you feel like a bad parent.
