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"Let's Talk Parenting Taboos" Video

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EW GURU
Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 21:11

A must watch for parents and parents-to-be!!!

[url=http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/rufus_griscom_alisa_volkman_let_s_talk...

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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 13:21
I loved the video link. As for the article, ask me again in a few weeks... will be a SAHM and I am sure the job I hate so much right now will become a job I loved and left! I think what emerged out of both is that we do put a lot of pressure on ourself to say we LOVE being parents and love everything that goes with it (incl. bfing, spending all day with LO, activities, stimulating them - sometimes I just want to lie in bed and watch trashy TV). But I do hope there is a middle ground that I can find between being all Mummy and myself (frankly dont know who that is between crappy work and being mum). My main worry is loneliness as all the people I interact with are from work and I dont have too many friends outside of work. I hope it does not become a relationship killer as DH is worried that I will drive him demented being at home. I worked part time with DD1 and I think it was the best of both worlds. But with DD2 I've also decided to be a SAHM because she definitely needs me more than DD1 did. You're actually in a really good point of DD's development to stay at home with her, for one because you don't have to be housebound all the time. When DD was that age, I was busy taking her from one activity/play date to the other. It was a great opportunity for both DD and I to socialise. I actually loved those days and can't wait for DD2 to grow up so we're not so home bound anymore.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 13:04
I loved the video link. As for the article, ask me again in a few weeks... will be a SAHM and I am sure the job I hate so much right now will become a job I loved and left! I think what emerged out of both is that we do put a lot of pressure on ourself to say we LOVE being parents and love everything that goes with it (incl. bfing, spending all day with LO, activities, stimulating them - sometimes I just want to lie in bed and watch trashy TV). But I do hope there is a middle ground that I can find between being all Mummy and myself (frankly dont know who that is between crappy work and being mum). My main worry is loneliness as all the people I interact with are from work and I dont have too many friends outside of work. I hope it does not become a relationship killer as DH is worried that I will drive him demented being at home.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 12:59
It’s had plenty of views but no comments, that’s sad maybe these topics are taboos what do u think? . Yup! Looks like it is best left in the "we don't talk about that" box ;)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 11:12
It’s had plenty of views but no comments, that’s sad maybe these topics are taboos what do u think Plumie? The article I posted could have easily been written by me (if I had any talent) , my eldest is now almost 11 and I found him a joy to be around I can’t get enough of his company, I take as much time as he is willing to give me sadly once they hit puberty life changes again.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 09:30
Anyone else watch the video? What did you think? DH and I could "shockingly" relate to what they were saying, but not in a bad way...
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EW GURU
Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 09:28
I’m the opposite too honest about my feelings and frustrations, if I wasn’t I would have lost my mind raising three little ones and having to pretend I'm in picture perfect Norman Rockwell painting, when it comes to kids you have to be pragmatic. Have you read this? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-397672/Sorry-children-bore-death.html She definitely gets a medal for being brutally honest! ;)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 23:18
I’m the opposite too honest about my feelings and frustrations, if I wasn’t I would have lost my mind raising three little ones and having to pretend I'm in picture perfect Norman Rockwell painting, when it comes to kids you have to be pragmatic. Have you read this? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-397672/Sorry-children-bore-death.html
 
 

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