If you’re nursing your newborn and feeling intense pain in your nipples, and no one mentioned this side of breastfeeding, just know that it will improve. I assure you.
If your little one isn’t sleeping through the night and you’re worried you might actually collapse from sheer exhaustion, it will improve. I promise.
If your 2-year-old responds with a firm NO! to everything you ask, it might take until she’s five or six, but trust me, it will get better.
If you’ve enrolled your child in basketball but he’s too scared to participate, don’t fret—it will improve. I promise.
If your child is heading to preschool soon and will only poop in a Pull-Up while hiding in the closet, you might think you’ll be changing diapers forever. But one day, out of the blue, he’ll surprise you by using the potty. I promise.
If you’ve had to replace toilets because your child flushed a toy or some other odd item, it will get better. I promise.
If your child gets car sick and you are always prepared with multiple changes of clothes, towels, and garbage bags in the car, hang in there. He will outgrow it, and if not, he’ll at least learn to communicate when he feels sick. I promise.
If your child suddenly starts wetting the bed at 7, 8, or 9 years old, remember: it’s a phase. It will pass. I promise.
If you’re too nervous to jump on a trampoline because even a slight movement makes you worry about accidents, well, unless you opt for surgery, that won’t change much. But know that many other moms feel the same way. I promise.
If your little one cries hysterically when you leave her with a babysitter at the gym and you get called back just ten minutes later, it will improve. Keep at it. I promise.
If beach outings have become a nightmare because your child dives straight into the ocean and eats sand, you’ll eventually be able to relax while they play safely. I promise.
If your child’s favorite pastime is splashing in the toilet or the dog’s water bowl, it will improve. He will move on to more appropriate activities. I promise.
If you dread going to the pool because you spend the whole time making sure your energetic toddler doesn’t leap into the water, it will improve. I promise.
If visiting the playground means you spend every moment pushing your child on the swings or guarding the slide, one day you’ll find the joy of simply watching her play independently. I promise.
If your 3-year-old decides to give herself a haircut right before family photos, take a deep breath. You might cry initially, but soon it will be a funny memory. I promise.
If your child makes innocent remarks in public about someone’s appearance, that heart-stopping moment will fade, and you’ll find humor in it later. I promise.
One day, you’ll look back on all these challenges and realize they weren’t so bad after all. Because eventually, your kids will be teenagers, and you’ll find yourself reminiscing about those wild days of potty training and toy flushes with a smile. I promise.
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In summary, while parenting can be overwhelming at times, remember that challenges are often temporary, and there’s a bright side waiting just around the corner.