Dear Amazing Moms,
I’m reaching out with an immense sense of gratitude for all that you do. Honestly, your presence in my life has been a lifeline for my children and me. I can only imagine how much trouble we could have faced without your invaluable guidance.
Before I got to know you, I was blissfully unaware of just how many parenting missteps I was making. One memorable moment was when I offered my little one a bottle, and you gently reminded me that “breast is best.” I had no clue! My baby seemed perfectly fine on the outside—happy and chubby. I now realize how naive I was to think that a simple bottle wouldn’t carry hidden dangers. Your wise words opened my eyes to a whole new world of parenting.
Then there was the day I saw your post on social media about that mom who sat on a park bench glued to her phone while her kids played. It hit me hard; I had been doing the exact same thing! I never considered how important it was to put my phone down and really engage with my kids. What if they fell or I missed a moment that could have been magical? I shudder to think of the missed opportunities. How selfish of me to check my notifications while they played!
Your disapproving look when I offered my kids Goldfish crackers during our playdate was another eye-opener. I was completely unaware of how detrimental my snack choices were! Thanks to you, I’ve redefined “nutrition” in our household. I realize now that serving candy and soda was not the way to provide a balanced diet. I owe this transformation to your insightful advice.
And let’s not even get started on screen time. I genuinely didn’t comprehend the long-term impact of letting my children watch back-to-back episodes of their favorite shows. Thanks to your reminders, I now know that moderation is key and that too much screen time can lead to serious issues in their development. I can’t imagine the horrors of raising kids who would be glued to screens all day, living in my basement at 35!
Your tales of how your children were potty trained by 16 months and could recite Shakespeare by age two were both impressive and intimidating. If you hadn’t shared those stories, I might have accepted my children’s slower pace as normal. Now, I’m motivated to help them reach their full potential, seeking guidance wherever necessary.
In short, your unwavering support and parenting insights have been invaluable. I may not have explicitly asked for your advice, but you offered it freely, like the incredible moms you are. As you say, “Know better, do better,” and I couldn’t agree more. Thank you for steering me away from the path of cluelessness and toward responsible parenting.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Me
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