#2 Looked Out The Window To See A Squirrel Taking One Of The Easter Eggs I Had Hidden For My Kids
Parents face a laundry list of struggles daily. For Marion, the biggest hurdle is finding a way to include her children in her plans.
"My time is now a more precious resource, and for me to do anything without my children in tow is a major organisational feat," she told Bored Panda. "And that every conversation with me, as a parent, is through a lens of how something affects Me AND my children. They are the centre of my universe. Not me."
#5 I Lost My Aldi’s Quarter. Luckily My 4-Year-Old Found It And Is Keeping It In A Safe Place
#6 Spent A Pretty Penny Going To The Aquarium. This Was The Fish My Son Was Most Interested In
People have their reasons for choosing to become parents. For Marion, it's more about the journey to personal growth.
"Parenting for me has been an internal journey as much as external. It's a chance to forgive myself, learn about self-compassion, and continuously improve."
#11 He Wants Something To Make His Hair Grow Back Before School Tomorrow. Triplets And Beard Shavers Don't Mix
Anna, a mother of two, had an "easy" time with her firstborn, Brynn. However, she had the opposite experience with her second daughter, Sophie, whom she described as "a good baby until she wasn't."
When dealing with Sophie, Anna admits to being more lax to avoid meltdowns. But ultimately, she chooses to rely on common sense.
"Everything I've read says I should be patient and consistent," she told Parents.com. "But patience and consistency are two things you have the least of when your child constantly pushes your buttons."
#12 The Result Of The Kids Brushing Their Teeth. Apparently There Was Some Roughhousing And My Youngest Escaped Into The Safety Of The Shower Behind The Glass Door. They Found A Way In
#14 PS5 In For HDMI Replacement. Kid Said “I Pushed The Cable In A Little Too Hard”
#16 I Just Found My Son In The Bathroom Like This. "Like Sonic!" No Words. Yes, It's Hair Dye
Other parents find workarounds through compromise. Rachel is a mother of two whose ten-year-old son had been diagnosed with ADHD and autism. She ran into trouble once when her child reluctantly signed up for a recorder concert.
Rachel did get her son to push through with the performance but agreed to have him wear a soft polo instead of a button-down dress shirt.
"I had to balance how much to push him with how much he was struggling and whether it was because of his diagnosis or just defiance," she said.
#18 Grandparents Bought This Terrifying Doll For My Daughter. Now My Wife Has To Suffer The Consequences
Jen is in a bind with her youngest daughter, Emma, whose fidgety behavior has caused problems within the family. But the mother of five girls also found the upsides to help her deal with the situation better.
"For instance, we have her sit at the end of the table at a restaurant because we know she's going to want to pop up to go to the bathroom. Plus, we all find value in it: She's also happy to jump up to get more crayons or napkins or an extra menu."