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my takes as a 27 yr old mom

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sorry gf not in this household

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Little boys don’t need to be “masculine”

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A child's bedroom is shown in disarray, with clothes, bedding, and toys scattered across the floor and bed. The text overlay reads, "A MESSY HOUSE WITH KIDS is normal HOT TAKE."

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stop acting like it’s not ok

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the bitter reality is…

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#momhottakes #lemon8challenge Normalize not getting a crap ton of presents for your newborn baby for Christmas… They don’t need anymore clothes or something they’ll play with once… We have plenty of stuff stop adding more to it!!! #babysfirstchristmas #christmasbaby #momsatchristmas

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Normalize normal homes✨

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We are taking our time 🫶

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My Mom Hot Takes

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I love my daughter more than anything in this world, but I genuinely do NOT enjoy playing. And it took me quite a while to not feel guilty about it. I give my daughter love and attention, but sometimes the memories we make don’t have to involve me pretending to be a horse. I started to realize m

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A first birthday party setup features a high chair, pink and peach balloons, and white daisy balloons. A banner reads, "OUR LITTLE WILDFLOWER IS TURNING ONE," aligning with the article's theme of children's birthday parties.

A young child with curly blonde hair, wearing a purple shirt, stands at a kitchen counter on a learning tower, playing with green objects in a yellow bowl using a white scoop.

Mom HOT TAKE ~ We’re not inviting everyone.

#momhottakes #lemon8challenge I see people complaining ALL the time that their child wasn’t invited to the party, or the sleepover. While I see your POV I need you to also see mine. I would like to start by saying that if my child ever gets caught bullying or leaving out a child due to som

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Absolutely NO- what’s the worst you have heard?

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3 second rule is 10 seconds here

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🧸: Wipe warmers 3/10 the brand that I got was terrible I hated it half of the time only the first 6 wipes were warm and the others were cold another thing was it was a struggle to get one wipe out of the warmer wouldn’t get it again unless there’s another brand that’s better than the one I got

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3 shows I STOPPED letting my toddler watch!

Hot take: I stopped letting my toddler watch certain shows because I noticed his behavior changing. I usually give shows the benefit of the doubt. I test them out by watching an episode or two before deciding whether they’re a “watch” or “no watch” for us. #momhottakes #lemon8challenge

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Hot takes mom burnout

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Hot take:mom edition

Hot Takes: Mom Edition 🔥🚽 Parents are waiting way too long to potty train their kids. I personally know several 5, 6, even 7-year-olds still in diapers—and that’s not okay. Here’s the thing: waiting until kids “show signs of readiness” is not some magical milestone. There’s also no “better ag

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Call me controversial but…

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Mom Hot Take: The mess can wait

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They need comfort!

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A hand holds a pink tablet displaying a red 'no' symbol on a black screen, with text stating 'SHOWS I DON'T LET MY CHILD WATCH ON NETFLIX HOT TAKE,' introducing the article's theme.

A hand holds a pink tablet displaying Netflix, showing 'Blippi's Jobshow' and other Blippi content, indicating the parent avoids 'ANY Blippi spin off.'

A hand holds a pink tablet displaying Netflix, showing 'CoComelon Fun with Family and Friends,' indicating the parent avoids 'cocomelon' content.

shows I don’t let my 3yr old watch

Not every toddler show is appropriate for toddlers. Many are flashy, overstimulating, or sneak in behaviors I don’t want my daughter learning. Just because it’s labeled “for kids” and found in the kids section of Netflix doesn’t make it beneficial (or even reasonably FOR kids). I want her screen

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Why Do Moms Judge Each Other the Most?

It’s wild how often the harshest comments don’t come from strangers, but from other moms. The truth is, we’re all figuring this out as we go. Instead of judging, imagine how much easier motherhood would feel if we supported each other through the chaos. #MomHotTakes #motherhood #lemon8chall

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A woman with long brown hair, wearing a tie-dye shirt and jeans, holds a baby in an orange and brown outfit. The baby's face is blurred. Text overlay reads: 'HOT TAKE: I'm not going to be a "fun mom"'.

A blurry image shows a woman from behind and a small child in a field of sunflowers. Text overlay states: 'My job is to raise her, guide her, and prepare her for life, not be her friend.'

A blurry image depicts a woman holding a baby, looking down at the child. Text overlay reads: 'We'll have fun together, but I won't let that take away from my actual duties of motherhood.'

not your typical mean girls mom

This may come as a shock to some of the commenters on my popular posts, but being a “fun mom” isn’t on my list of parenting goals. My daughter doesn’t need me to be silly all day. She needs me to be stable, loving, and consistent. Sure, we’ll laugh together and make memories, but I’m not sacrific

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Body positivity doesn’t always work.

hello ◡̈ I know I just had a baby a little over two months ago and of course I should praise my body for everything it endured — but honestly, I’m not happy with my postpartum body. Losing weight while breastfeeding is really hard for me, especially now as a mom of two who barely has a minute to

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Hot takes mom edition…

We act like blood equals safety, but some “family” bring emotional harm, instability, or trauma. Kids shouldn’t be forced into relationships simply because someone is related. Protecting your child means choosing their peace over tradition, expectations, or guilt. #momhottakes #lemon8challeng

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