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#21 My Dad (Who Has Always Hated Cats) Sends Me Pictures Of My Cat Every Time She Hangs Out With Him
Steinberg says that a parent can never be too loving. "It is simply not possible to spoil a child with love," he writes. "What we often think of as the product of spoiling a child is never the result of showing a child too much love. It is usually the consequence of giving a child things in place of love -- things like leniency, lowered expectations, or material possessions."
#22 I Caught My Parents In A Candid Moment. This Was The First Vacation I Took Them On From My First Salary. They Were Very Happy
#23 My Dad Was Admitted To The Hospital Right Before Christmas. We Didn't Know If He Would Make It Home, Especially Not For Christmas. This Is My Parents Slow Dancing On Christmas Day
#24 I Asked My Bar Guest What She Was Writing. It Turns Out She Has 3 Daughters, And She Writes 5 Lines A Day To Each Of Them. These Will Be Gifts When They Get Married One Day. Mom Of The Year
“If I could tell parents anything, it would be that the more they can support themselves in their true needs, and take care of their own inner selves in healthy and healing ways, the better their relationship with the kids (and everyone else in life) will become,” added Haitsma.
“This not only leads to a healthy and happy life for us, but fosters emotional intelligence, safety and security in our kids. Gandhi said ‘Be the change you want to see in the world.’ My take is ‘Be the change you want to see in your home, your family and your kids’.”
#25 "Seriously, You Can Literally Tell A 3-Year-Old Anything, And They'll Believe You"
#26 My Boyfriend Moved Out Of His Parents' House Last Year, And He's Been Replaced Already
Despite your best efforts, you might not always win a gold medal in the parenting olympics. But experts say it's important to not be too hard on yourself. And to trust and forgive yourself. This won’t only help you stay sane, it will also go a long way in teaching your kids that not everyone is perfect. And that we should be gentle on ourselves and others.
#28 As A Dad Raised By An Awesome Mom Costume Maker, I Decided To Keep Up The Tradition With My Boys
#29 The Growth Chart Door At My Parent's House. 30 Years, 5 Kids, And 17 Grandkids Later And Still Going
#33 When My Parents Are Dog-Sitting, They Send Me A Daily "Proof Of Life" Photo With That Day's Newspaper In It
#36 When I Was 6 Years Old, My Mom Picked Me Up From School With Her Hair Looking Different, And I Freaked Out. 20 Years Later, She Still Gives Me A Heads-Up To Mentally Prepare Me
#37 I'm A Disabled College Student Who Just Graduated. I Can't Decide If My Parents Are Hilarious Or Horrible Human Beings
#38 My Apartment Lost Power For Two Days. I Complained To My Dad, And Minutes Later, I Got A Text: "They're On The Case"
#39 Parents Used To Tell My Only Brother And I That We Used To Have Another Brother Who Turned Into A Mushroom From Not Taking A Bath. Even Added Him To The Family Albums
#40 My Parents Kindly Supported My Peak Edgelord Phase
