There are few things that irk me more than when a pregnant woman complains of morning sickness and someone tells her to eat a Saltine before she gets out of bed in the morning.
Is there anyone in the world that does not know this trick? If you have read a book, seen a movie, or watched television with a
sick pregnant woman in it, you would know that the number one piece of advice given to pregnant women to stave off morning sickness, is a cracker.
Seriously- everyone knows about the damn crackers (not to mention the ginger, the ginger ale, and possibly the Seabands). Let’s stop with the obvious advice- this is 2013, this is advanced parenting here people- we have the internet!
Sorry, I had to get that off my chest.
Wanna know what sparked it?
I was on Pinterest the other day and I saw a pin for “How to have a Napping House”. Sounds good to me- I want to know! What is the secret? I have a 2-year old who is refusing to nap, and I am in hell. I want a Napping House!
It must be something REALLY good.
Tranquilizers in sippy cups?
But seriously- what is the secret? How do I make my two-year-old maniac take a nap? He obviously *needs* a nap. I know *I* need a nap (or at least I want one). At least I want time by myself with no kids to tend to- at least for an hour, more if possible.
So, what is the secret to having a napping house?
You heard me.
Like, put your kids in their rooms and tell them they don’t have to sleep, they just have to play quietly…because it’s “quiet time”.
Are you effing kidding me?
That’s the secret?
I never thought of that. Actually, yes, yes I DID think of that. And so did every parent, ever, in the whole world.
How to have a Napping House my ass.
Anyone have a different way to approach this? Because seriously, momming a two-year old who doesn’t take naps suuucks.
What is the piece of advice you roll your eyes at because it’s so obvious?
* Tell your kids no; tell your kids yes; kids will eat when they are hungry; put healthy snacks out for them to choose from; play outside; play inside, etc. etc. etc…