Tell us about your parenting journey and what you hope to get out of the community!
Feel free to answer all/some/none of these questions:
- How many kids do you have? How old are they?
- What has surprised you most about the parenting stage you're currently in?
- How have your relationships changed since you became a parent?
- What are the hills you thought you'd die on but then quickly relented to as a parent?
- What's your favorite part about parenting?
- How many times have you gotten sick from your kids this past year?
We are here to celebrate and commiserate together 😄
Top comments (8)
Hey, I'm Danny!
First-time parent, Otto was born on Sept 29th this year (so, like, 3 weeks ago!).
My favorite part about parenting so far is just being with my son. I'm trying to share a lot of what I do passively with him right now, and I know it isn't "concrete" sharing, but it's enjoyable nonetheless. I also like the camaraderie I've experienced at my job with other parents.
Congrats, Danny!! Looking forward to our next hang now that you've stepped into this chapter of your life ❤️
Hey everyone, I’m Juno (he/him, 39).
I’m a parent of five in a blended family—ages 8 to 18—and currently holding down the fort solo while my wife is away at Navy RTC. It’s been a whirlwind for the past few weeks.
Our house is loud, curious, and always mid-conversation. I’ve always encouraged my kids to ask "why" and never stop, even when the answer requires a whiteboard and a crash course in quantum mechanics. I’m big on empathy, emotional literacy, and letting each kid be the weird little comet they are.
Looking forward to swapping stories, learning from others in the trenches, and maybe finding some folks who understand the chaos of Adulting While Neurodivergent.
Hi, I'm Jenny!
I'm based in Buffalo, NY and I have a 2yo and 4yo. I've already been sick twice since preschool started a few weeks ago 🫠
Not really sure what to expect here but @jess told me to create an account so I did!
Go bills
I'll start!
I have two kids -- a toddler and a preschooler. The hill I thought I'd die on was no sugar until the age of two. That was immediately thrown out the window the moment my first kid showed an interest in food! I have a sweet tooth myself, and there was no way I could lead by modeling in this scenario.
In terms of surprises...I still can't believe how different my kids are compared to one another? Totally opposite temperaments and different approaches to communication!
So far, my favorite part about parenting is when your kid blows your mind. Their speed of learning is insane.
Oh, don't I know that one. Science lessons are a regular thing in my house. And they don't always come from me.
I wanted to do no sugar too!
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