The article reflects on the author's shift away from traditional parenting advice, which often emphasized excessive entertainment and strict rules. Initially overwhelmed by the pressure to engage her newborn, she later learned to embrace a more relaxed approach. By allowing her children autonomy, such as not enforcing screen limits or mandatory vegetable consumption, she has seen them thrive academically and socially, illustrating that less pressure can lead to better outcomes.
I called my mother and told her how much she was crying. She was two months old. "She's probably bored," my mother said.
The way you get your baby to stop crying is to wait - years - for them to grow up. Nearly all the parenting advice I received... centered on the idea that I was doing something wrong.
I have long since stopped following any of this advice that I consider borderline bullying... my parenting mantras are now "keep them on your side" and "just don't yell."
I also let them quit extracurriculars they no longer enjoy and stay on their iPad watching inane videos for hours. And you know what? They're both okay.
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