Do you think this board makes you a better parent?

MelandJeff · January 2009

I do.

I mean that if I weren't a Nestie, I would still be a good mom, but this board really makes me look at things differently and gives me great ideas. Hello extended rear facing! And helllooooo Baby Legs!

It also reassures me that I am not crazy for feeling the way that I do sometimes. Or maybe it is reassuring me that I AM crazy?

JOEBunny · January 2009

No. I waste way too much time on here, which negates the positive benefits I get out of it. It does make me think though and keep up my typing skills!

goodhartedmommy · January 2009

Sure. Somewhat, at least. I think there are certain people here who have influenced me a lot.

springmom · January 2009

It def makes me look at things differently. ?It's a quick easy way to get good advice on things. ?I think it makes me a better mom-friend "seeing" what others go through/do. ?Does that even make sense?

DandelionMom · January 2009

Not really but I have gotten some very useful tips here.?

cbidt*sgirl · January 2009

nope... i don't think my actual parenting changes as a result of being on here. I do think it makes me better informed though. Some of the women here mention issues or ideas that I might not have thought about on my own and I have been prompted to research or read things I might not have otherwise. Generally my choices haven't changed - but they are better informed.

wellfleet04 · January 2009

I have gotten some great advice and ideas on here, but I agree with JOEBunny that they are negated by the amount of time I waste on here where I could be being more productive

MrsSledge · January 2009

I'm not sure if it makes me a better mom, but it reassures me that I am a good mom, and that what I'm going through is normal.

DandelionMom · January 2009

springmom:
It def makes me look at things differently. ?It's a quick easy way to get good advice on things. ?I think it makes me a better mom-friend "seeing" what others go through/do. ?Does that even make sense?

You are so right! ?I'm definitely a better mom-friend because of this board. ??

belle204 · January 2009

I don't know if I'd say it makes me better but I think I have learned some helpful things. And it's nice to be reassured I'm not the only one going through something.

RCH151 · January 2009

I don't think it makes me a better mom...but it definitely keeps me entertained while I am at work

I think this board gives me creative ideas for the fun projects as well but I don't think I get a lot of unique parenting "advice" on here.

co18co · January 2009

Yes and no. I am pretty confident as a parent, but at the same time, learn what NOT to do relatively often. I am here mostly for the camaraderie, as opposed to learning things.

Plus, I had baby legs WAY before they were cool on the nest.

springmom · January 2009

DandelionMom:
springmom:
It def makes me look at things differently. ?It's a quick easy way to get good advice on things. ?I think it makes me a better mom-friend "seeing" what others go through/do. ?Does that even make sense?
You are so right! ?I'm definitely a better mom-friend because of this board. ??

?

Phew! ?I thought maybe it was the margarita talking ?

mommy06 · January 2009

It re - assures me that I am not the only one going through certain things. It had certainly given me some good ideas, but no it has not made me a better parent.

I do enjoy the entertainment.

Kelli

Purrrfect433 · January 2009

I think so. If nothing else, it helps me realize that I'm not perfect and that my way of doing things isn't the only acceptable way. Every child is different, and every loving mother does their best to meet the needs of their child. Just because it's not how I'd do it, doesn't make it wrong. This board helps me remember that daily. Also, it provides me with some adult "conversation" when my days are spent with pre-verbal toddlers and a preschooler=) That alone is invaluable to me.

Amanda&Chris · January 2009

I agree with those who said it makes me better informed. Extended RF and BPA bottles/sippies are two things that come to mind immediately.

mrscolleton2b · January 2009

I do, but more so for my state of mind than anything. I have NO mom friends IRL so it is nice to know what other moms do, how they handle things, the fact that everyone has a "bad mommy moment' and I am not the only one. Even DH has noticed that I seem more confidant lately just because I realize I am not alone.

aulrobbri · January 2009

Does the sanity break on the puter count?

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