#WhilstParenting

This is a satirical collection of parenting truths. These are not all my own truths, but overheard musings of other mothers, collective opinions from friends, enemies and parents. It is a comment on the vanity of our society and the competitive nature that turns mothers into rivals. Above all else, love your children, no matter what. devote yourself to them. be a better person for them. put aside your selfish ways and be present with them. listen. use kind words and a gentle touch. nurture them so they can thrive and change the world. love yourself too. <3

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when parents get their baby's ears pierced

stop being vain.

for being a bad parent & putting your child through un-needed pain & trauma.

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when you are pregnant

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what you should be eating:

what you really want to eat:

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when your hair falls out after you give birth

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[stalling]

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when I see religious families with 900 kids.

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when people try to tell me breastfeeding is gross

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when your M.I.L. gives your baby solids before you have introduced them

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when your parenting philosophy conflicts with someone else's

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when you see someone smoking in front of their child

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when people without kids tell me when to wean

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when your baby daddy pays child support on time

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when you justify not inviting certain people to see your baby

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when another mom wears make-up to the grocery store

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when someone insults your parenting

on the outside you're like:

but on the inside:

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when I think about circumcising my son

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when people see me breastfeeding in public

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when your baby isn't the gender you were hoping for