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BEING KIND TO KIDS

I’m not a parent and do not plan to be. Kids can wear me out fast with their high energy and noise level; it leaves me very over-stimulated. But it’s pretty extreme when people say they ”hate kids” and I often feel it’s a reflection of their childhood and beliefs around how kids “should be.” That they were expected to be quiet, obedient, and out of the way by their parents when they were little. It’s fucking hard to be a kid. You’re dealing with a rapidly-changing body and underdeveloped brain, managed by flawed adults who are enforcing boundaries that you do not understand. It’s confusing and hard to manage your feelings and honestly just a lot. People are impatient with kids when they‘re brand new to the world and figuring it all out, and this is a time kids need a friend the most. Children can also be teachers to adults with how they are less habituated to the world. They teach us how to be free and open-hearted and silly and imaginative. A good practice is to be kinder and gentler with kids. If that feels difficult, start with gentleness toward your inner child. Maybe that’s the child in your life that needs your attention and kindness most.

@zenlikeme

Apr 16, 2025

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One wave max

My toddler isn‘t at kindergarten level yet and I’m already struggling. When she has her play date during the week (she’s 2.5, her friends are 2 and 4) I legit can’t control three of them. Add in two more humans and give them basic intellect and hand-eye coordination??? I think I’d lay down and let them dog pile me from the start.

@marianoleonczik

May 6, 2024

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Both

Best of both worlds (in reality I don’t want kids) but it would be a parenting challenge

@aidanaguirre

Jun 23, 2024

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RAPID FIRE KISSING MY KIDS ON THEIR CUTE LIL CHEEKS

oxytocin & dopamine rush!!!! ain’t nothin’ that compares!

@niccushing

Apr 4, 2025

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Bird clock

It makes the same chirps every hour as the bird it matches up with… and I love it.

@niccushing

Feb 1, 2025

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Alex

My husband Physical qualities: -tall -dirty blonde hair -lean -a little facial hair -James Potter glasses -blue eyes -the sweetest smile -sense of style - he doesn’t care what anyone thinks (includes fun hats and shoes) Other qualities: -incredibly humble -VERY kind & a great spouse/friend -creative in so many ways (programming, art, styling rooms/outfits) -outward about being happy in our marriage -the best dad there ever was -the kid puke handler -pushes me to do what makes me happy -the loving way he looks at me and our kids (my mom pointed this out when we were only 15)… she knew he loved me already back when we were babies -the way he still makes my heart beat really fast sometimes by just seeing him walk into a room after 15 years together -everything else alex

@niccushing

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