10 Parenting Choices I’d Rethink

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Hey there, fellow parents! As I watch new families move into my neighborhood, I can’t help but reflect on my own journey through parenthood. With kids now in elementary and middle school, I’ve had my fair share of wins and, let’s be honest, blunders. If I had a chance to hit the reset button, here are ten things I’d approach a bit differently:

1. No More Hamsters
   Seriously, I can’t even keep a hamster alive without losing my sanity. I spent more time scrubbing their cage than tidying up my own house, only for them to meet their untimely demise. If I can’t manage a 4-ounce rodent, what was I thinking about raising kids?
2. Skip the Overscheduling for Dolls
   I love a good American Girl doll as much as the next parent, but my daughter’s doll had dreams bigger than her. Between failed snowboarding lessons and an abandoned violin, she turned out to be quite the flake. Therapy at the American Girl hospital might have been in order.
3. Let’s Speak in British Accents
   Imagine the harmony in our home if we all spoke with British accents. “Mummy, I missed the loo!” sounds way more civilized than “I peed on the floor.” I’m convinced that a dash of British charm would bring peace and politeness to our daily chaos.
4. Disney World? Not for Little Ones
   Taking a 3- and 5-year-old to Disney was like running a marathon—if marathons involved dragging toddlers and a mountain of gear. We ended up exhausted, dehydrated, and hangry, with a prize of just a quick spin on Dumbo.
5. Ditch the Baby Einstein Videos
   While my kids can identify every barn animal and color under the sun, these “educational” videos didn’t translate into any real-life skills. I’d take a refund if I could!
6. Hold Off on Sports
   Starting our son in soccer at age 3 was a mistake. By 5, he had retired from the sport altogether. Unless your child shows real interest, skip the early morning pee-wee leagues. There’s plenty of time for that later.
7. Lie About the Kids’ Menu
   If I’d pretended that kids’ menus offered gourmet options instead of pizza and chicken nuggets, my kids might have developed some adventurous tastes. Who doesn’t want a child that craves arugula salad?
8. No More Expensive Classes
   I spent a fortune on music and gym classes for my 2-year-old. Sure, they know how to jump into a ball pit, but we could have done that at home—free of charge!
9. LEGO Set Shenanigans
   If I had bought my son just one large LEGO set to be rewrapped every birthday, I might have saved myself from a mountain of unplayed-with bricks. He loved building but was too attached to his creations to take them apart.
10. No Fancy Birthday Parties for Toddlers
    Throwing a big birthday bash for a toddler? Crazy! My son barely remembered his Spider-Man party, and who can blame him? A few snaps at others’ parties could have saved me a ton of stress and cash.

So, there you have it! Take my advice and avoid these common pitfalls. And hey, don’t forget to check out our other blog posts like this one on home insemination kits for more engaging content.

Oh, and while I’m at it—don’t tell new parents how fast it goes by. They’ll figure that out soon enough!