Being a parent is a unique experience, different with every child. And while typically handling the firstborn tends to be the most confusing—as you’re never quite sure of what you’re doing and if you’re doing it right—any one of your children can present you with unexpected challenges or situations you did not see coming.
The witty remarks of a five-year-old, discussing the way you look in a very straightforward way, can be a great example of that; or food going everywhere but the mouth of the toddler. Luckily for us, after having to deal with that, some parents discuss their experiences with other moms and dads out there, or share it with a wider audience, such as people on X (formerly Twitter), for instance. We have combed through it to find the best stories covering the joys and challenges of being a parent, so scroll down to find them on the list below and enjoy the February edition of our monthly collection of parenting posts.
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#12
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#13
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#18
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#24
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#25
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#26
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#28
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#29
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#30
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#31
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#35
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#37
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#40
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#41
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#42
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#43
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#45
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#46
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#47
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#48
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#49
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#50
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#52
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#54
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#56
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#57
Image credits: themomessence
#58
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#59
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#60
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#61
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#62
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#63
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#64
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#65
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#66
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#67
Image credits: mahnamematt
#68
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#69
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#70
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#71
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#72
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#73
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#74
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#75
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#76
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#77
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#78
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#79
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#80
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#81
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#82
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#83
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#84
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#85
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#86
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#87
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