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AIBU?

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Theroad · 15/10/2022 09:54

Feel I'm slacking a bit in my parenting recently. I spent some time in my sister's last weekend and was very impressed by how much her DC help around the house. They're still very small but her 6yo unloads the dishwasher every day and they all have the habit of tidying their rooms before bed etc. etc. she got them in the habit very early and there's no complaints.

Got me thinking about upping my game and implementing some more good habits. So I was wondering what habits/lessons you imparted that paid off? Please boast of your parenting wins no matter how small!

I also have a friend who is really sporty and her children have been mountain biking and hiking since they could walk! They leave my DC in the dust physically - it's very impressive. For me I guess reading multiple books to them every single day, from infancy, has paid off. I have two major book lovers and they seem very articulate for their age.

Ok so admittedly not really an AIBU but I'd love to hear how great your child is at chess/what beautiful manners they have/ how they put Marie Kondo to shame and more importantly - how you did it?! Merci in advance.

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ijustwantasofa · 15/10/2022 10:17

Possibly a bit late now but DH has implemented a consistent, faff-intolerant and fairly quick bedtime routine since they were toddlers. Obviously depends on the child but I thank the Lord that bedtime is largely hassle-free at our house - friends have commented!

Bath after tea (not every day) , lights are already off with lamp on in bedrooms before they even go in, so it's in bedtime mode not playtime mode. Stories then sleep for youngest. Elder one plays quietly/ comes down with us for a bit then can read until 8.30.

I know this wouldn't work with totally hyper kids but ours are getting tired out from school so works well.

FriedasCarLoad · 15/10/2022 10:21

Mine (3 and 2) are well behaved out and about. They manage long walks without complaint and hold hands with me or each other or put a hand on the pram to cross roads.

And because they're used to eating every meal in the dining room together, they're pretty well mannered in restaurants, with the help of a couple of books and the opportunity to colour.

44PumpLane · 15/10/2022 10:29

I've never baby phrased my two and now they are quite articulate.

So one of them in particular, when she gets in a rage, instead of shouting "I hate you" or something equally as standard, will really articulate what she's feeling eg " mummy!!! I am not enjoying the way you are treating me right now, you are making me angry, you are being a mean mummy and I do not like it".......it's not useful in any way but it makes me chuckle at least!

Theroad · 15/10/2022 10:43

DH has implemented a consistent, faff-intolerant and fairly quick bedtime routine since they were toddlers. Obviously depends on the child but I thank the Lord that bedtime is largely hassle-free at our house - friends have commented!

Yes, I think the benefits of this can not be overstated!

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