The Most Entertaining Parenting Posts of the Week (April 28, 2025)

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Emmy Pratt • Senior Editor
Apr 28, 2025 11:00 AM EDT

I hate when parents feel the need to be brutally honest with their kids. Telling them the truth about Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny is one thing, but giving them an itemized list of their faults doesn't do them any favors. Chance is, they know if they're not the best at soccer, and they don't need their parents to tell them. That's why I think the moral outrage about participation trophies is so funny. If the only medal you're getting at the end-of-year dance banquet is a participation trophy, you know exactly where you stand in terms of your skills, even if you're only 10.

Parents are some of the only people in your life who will see you with rose-colored glasses, so you might as well be that beacon of support for your kids. I you agree with that sentiment, the dysfunctional parenting posts below might be a prime source of entertainment. 

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    In a 'nontoxic crunchy mom' group.
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    3:32 40 Has anyone had their baby accidentally swallow one of these gel b lls? Is there anything I can give him that's natural if he got poisoned by one of them or to help expel it or does it stay in his body? What kind of symptoms would he have if he did swallow one? I'm connecting the dots and I think my 10 month old did, not positive but he has been really lethargic and nonstop fussy for the past five days since. (also I squeezed one of the balls and it is like a hard plastic gel that smells
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    43 and continuing pregnancy past 42 weeks
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    Top contributor 2h. I am still pregnant. 42 weeks tomorrow. Trying to stay positive. 284 221 comments
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    M All-star contributor Any signs of starting? Does Dr have plan? First one? 2h Like Reply 1 M Author this is my third. I'm 43. It's been almost 7 years since last birth. Planned home birth. My first and second came at 40+3 and 41+4, also at home. This is my first boy. I've had two membrane sweeps and my midwife says I'm 70% effaced and 3-4 cm. I just don't seem to be having any productive contractions. I've been walking and my abdomen will tighten but no pains. I had an ultrasound yesterday to c
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    1: O All-star contributor up. I'm in groups for us "10 month moms" and there are thousands and thousands of us that go weeks past our EDD every time and it's our normal and all is well. 1h Like Reply 218 right? I've seen this so many times yet there's ladies here claiming this doesn't happen and that it shouldn't. Doctors are experts and they'll intervene if progress doesn't happen 1h Like Reply 11" All-star contributor he medical system really pushes that narrative and they just don't realize h
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    All-star contributor don't care what Dr Google thinks. I know my body and I think this mama knows hers as well. Dr Google also tells me I have a brain tumor if I Google a headache. Dr Google is an alarmist. 2h Like Reply ❤ All-star contributor we had far more 4 losses when we let babies come when they were ready (because we didn't have a choice). 1h Like Reply All-star contributor 13 sorry for your losses, I've lost 9 babies myself. But you as an individual are not a precedent. Thousands of moth
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    Am I wrong thinking the mom should take her daughter to a psychiatrist?
    via u/thow_me_away12
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    Seeking spiritual cleanse or something - not sure! There's a lot of psychic recommendations, but I'm not sure that's what we want. Teenage daughter has been very open to and aware of spiritual experiences since she was very very little. She sees and hears things a lot, and usually she's very fine, and will actively say "not now" if she's not in the mood. Lately she's saying that she's seeing people run across the road in front of our car, faces are more scary, and her dreams are more disturbing,
    via u/thow_me_away12
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    Help! There was a man at Walmart who walked in my same aisle!
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    ☑ Anonymous member 2h WALMART Hi moms! I wanted to spread awareness since I encountered a weird incident today. I went to get an oil change and to pass time I took my toddler to the toy section to look and possibly buy something to keep her entertained. As I was walking I noticed a gentleman walked past our aisle talking on the phone (or so it seemed). He then went around and passed us at the other end of the aisle and did so again 2 more times. I'm always on the lookout and I was weirded out si
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    phone away and immediately went straight to the exit. He didn't buy anything, he never hung up just straight put his phone away and left. I told security and I was able to take a picture of his back. Ladies if this is your relative, husband, friend PLEASE let them know I felt extremely uncomfortable, but as a mom, I've never been wrong about my instincts and this was definitely something. I have a feeling both were there somehow together. Please please always be aware of your surroundings. I onl
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    He literally did the exact same thing that she did, but because she's the main character and he's some man, he's inherently nefarious.

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    9:02 840 740 87% 19 > Walmart is notorious for human trafficking. I don't shop there anymore. 1h Like Reply S I make it a point to not shop at that Walmart if I have any of my kids with me. I got so creaped out by a guy a few years ago that I had to call my husband away from work to just walk me to my car. Fortunately he works in that same parking lot. 58m Like Reply Good to know, thank you! 25m Like Reply That Walmart is one that I will always avoid. OBJ OBJ OBJ 1h Like Reply 1 I-35 is a major
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    Surprise!
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    Jan babe turned 3mos on the 12th.... Surprise! We're pregnant.... again this will be #7 we'll bring home if all goes well. I totally tested only because I had some spotting last week that set off my mental alarm bells. My question: other Irish twin mommas that EBF... What happened with your supply? So far I'm good, supply has spiked a bit actually. But now I'm worried about drying up. Share your tips and experiences please! None of my other kids are this close in age Clearblue Pregnant 83 WORLD
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    Baby needs abx but they're overprescribed
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    Not asking for medical advice... but opinion. Both my daughters, myself and my hubby has been coughing for a month now. The last 3 or 4 days both my girls got a whole lot worse with their coughing. Last night my girl was coughing so much she has struggling to catch her breath. And coughed so hard this morning she threw up and stared gagging unable to clear it. I decided it was time to go to the Dr's... I got an antibiotic.. Im so conflicted.. just feels wrong to give my 8 month old antibiotics a
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    Top contributor If your kid is sick and you're concerned why wouldn't you give them medicine? 3h Like Reply 24 Author antibiotics 2 are over prescribed. 2h Like Reply View 2 replies... DCoughs can last a very long time. A lot of time and illness is viral and actually just needs to run its course. Doctors will say the same. That's why someone would opt to not give meds..... If they don't know if it's bacterial they could be taking meds for absolutely no reason... And actually be creating more pro
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    Maybe they're overperscribed when a kid is only sick for a couple of days, but if they're sick for a month, I would be begging for those antibiotics

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    or Yikes. I wouldn't even hesitate if my baby was sick to give them assistance getting better. If you're not using antibiotics all the time there shouldn't be a concern. IMO 2h Like Reply 11 Just make sure you finish the course no matter what if you start it, if it's not frequent antibiotics and you finish the course it's not going to cause extreme harm, I know it's scary though! Hope She gets better 3h Like Reply 7 Top contributor Take your doctors advice. 3h Like Reply Top contributor I'd trus
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    Can I get a tattoo at 10 months pregnant?
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    • Anonymous member 19m A I'm 10 months pregnant & I'm wanting to get a small tat on both my legs (thighs to be exact) Thoughts please??? I've heard the ink can run through the babys bloodstream
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    Anonymous member 190 10 months?! Or weeks...? If you're 10 months you may as well until the baby is born. And I don't think responsible tattooists will tattoo you if they know you're pregnant. 14m Like Reply what in the 1. Honestly common sense isn't common anymore is it? 9m Like Reply Anonymous member 127 10 months pregnant? No legitimate tattoo artist will knowingly tattoo a pregnant person. 15m Like Reply Is there really any harm in waiting? 8m Like Reply Rising contributor think she needs to
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    Tried to make a witty title but I don't have one. My jaw actually dropped at this one.
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    I need help/advice We adopted a teenager, our first child. He got a pair of wireless earbuds that he uses with his mp3 player. I didn't adopt him to move in a walk around the house listening to music. I want family time and I don't find it necessary to just aimlessly walk around and listen to music. I want to understand he's a teenager and I want him to have that time but I also want to cut it off at a certain time. Does anyone else monitor ear bud time? 50 83 comments
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