Your cart is currently empty!
Pro Tip: Most Parenting Advice Is Complete Nonsense
A while back, I stumbled upon an article claiming that telling your child they’re “smart” could lead to them feeling pressure to maintain that label. Seriously? Now we’re not allowed to compliment our kids on their intelligence? Add that to the ever-growing list of absurd parenting tips we’ve all encountered: Don’t shout, but don’t ignore. Don’t prepare multiple meals, yet don’t force them to finish what’s on their plate. Don’t co-sleep, but don’t let them cry too long. And, of course, don’t focus on their appearance but ensure they’re well-presented for school. It’s a never-ending cycle of confusion!
Enter The Giggle Nest
Enter the hilarious trio behind the YouTube channel, The Giggle Nest—Sophie, Jenna, and Mark. They have a knack for poking fun at the ludicrous advice that seems to flood the parenting world. Recently, they tackled the ridiculousness of some common “wisdom” floating around.
“I feel like a terrible parent today. I told Lily she looked nice,” Sophie lamented.
“Wait, didn’t you read that article I sent you?” Jenna replied. “You should be focusing on her inner beauty instead!”
Mark chimed in, “We based our sketches on the endless barrage of clickbait articles like ‘The One Thing You Should Never Say to Your Child.’ I often second-guess the compliments I give my kids, worrying about the long-term effects.”
Sophie added, “I told Jake ‘good job’ after he finished his veggies last night.”
“Uh-oh! That’s going to mess with his relationship with food!” Jenna exclaimed.
But Mark had a clever solution, “No worries! After dinner, I just turned the table over and yelled, ‘Terrible job eating, everyone!’”
Jenna shared her biggest pet peeve: “Don’t tell your kid to ‘hurry up.’ Seriously, have you ever tried getting a toddler out the door on time?”
Sophie replied, “I said that to Lily the other day, and now she’s convinced she can’t manage time. And she’s stopped sleeping!”
Mark chimed in, “Well, I told Tommy not to touch his poop, and now he’s convinced there’s something wrong with his body. Poor kid!”
The Takeaway
The takeaway? Take all parenting advice with a grain of salt. It’s simply unrealistic to try to follow every piece of guidance out there. For more insights on family planning and self-insemination, check out this post on home insemination kit and learn about your options at Resolve.
In summary, parenting is filled with questionable advice that can often lead to more stress than help. So, trust your instincts, have a laugh, and remember that no one has it all figured out.