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25 Secret Parenting Tips You Won’t Find in Conventional Parenting Books

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10.01.14 //  by Carmen Sakurai

I’m sure the majority of parents will agree that being a mom or dad is one of the most amazing and life-fulfilling roles you’ve ever experienced!

But you know what would make your experience even MORE enjoyable? Having someone share with you a few secret parenting tips to let you know you haven’t failed or gone loony, that you will rarely hear about elsewhere. So I’m going to step up and be that someone for you. You’re welcome.

Read my full article on Lifehack!

 
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Carmen is a mom, certified professional life strategist, breakup recovery coach, religion teacher, best selling author, foodie wannabe, and advocate for victims of narcissistic abuse. She is currently living la vida loca in Vegas with her not-so-little human… while pseudo-adulting, Tahitian dancing, and exploring the delicious world of bubble tea *woo!*

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  1. AvatarDeborah Shelby

    10.03.14 at 9:19 am

    I loved your article on Lifehack! It brought back so many memories, made me laugh, and made me wish I’d read your advice years ago when my teenagers were new babies.
    I especially love the advice about boxes and paper cups. I have yet to meet a kid that didn’t love boxes and paper cups! Mine made playhouses out of bigger boxes and built forts with paper cups till they were at least 12. And the extra shirts? That advice is GOLD! My kids were so spitup-y that I had to keep extra shirts for friends and family too, LOL!
    But my favorite point is #2 about the naps. I’m so happy to have someone else agree with my point of view there. I can’t understand these “experts” saying to nap when your baby naps! That could only work if you had a staff of a housekeeper and cook (and nanny if you have other children).

    • AvatarCarmen

      10.03.14 at 11:40 am

      Hi Deborah!

      Thank you for reading my article, and I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Yeah, I wish someone told me about these too! !! I remember keeping a mental note of all these when J was a baby in case he was blessed with siblings!! Well, he didn’t get the siblings (which for some reason, he’s totally happy about… lol) but I thought it would be good to share in case anyone needed it. LOL

      And yes… the naps part. it finally hit me when JRoc was a few months old, that his nap time is the PERFECT time to get stuff done (provided I’m not feeling sleep deprived lol).

      XOXO

  2. AvatarBrandy

    10.09.14 at 9:20 am

    I loved your advice about “veggies.” I never thought to use reverse psychology; I’m going to try that on my kid. And the “baby poop”, that one is so true.

    • AvatarCarmen Sakurai

      10.10.14 at 11:43 am

      Hi Brandy 🙂

      I was a pescatarian (veggies & fish eater) when my son was born, so he never gave me grief over veggies. His little pre-school play dates, on the other hand, eyed them like they were contaminated socks, so I had to get creative with them. Lol… I was “that mom” who was always able to get the kids to eat all their veggies!

      Oh gosh, the baby poop… I think I still have the “poop journal” somewhere… lol.

  3. AvatarLash Factory

    05.01.15 at 6:02 pm

    Wow! Nice article.I learned a lot from this. Thank you for sharing. Hannah, Makeup Artist

    • AvatarCarmen

      07.26.15 at 6:02 pm

      Thanks, Hannah! 🙂

  4. AvatarMary Adler

    05.13.15 at 3:28 pm

    I really liked this post, specially because my kids drive me crazy everyday… I also have a blog where I post Essential oil tips, recipes, health and home tips, check it if you have some time 😀

    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Essential-Home/1639409892959946?fref=ts

    • AvatarCarmen

      07.26.15 at 6:37 pm

      That made me chuckle, Mary… Thanks! 🙂

  5. Avatarsangeetha menon

    05.13.15 at 9:30 pm

    loved the post …..agree to all the points

    • AvatarCarmen

      07.26.15 at 6:38 pm

      Thank you so much! 🙂

  6. AvatarMary Adler

    05.20.15 at 2:31 pm

    Amazing post! Its really hard to convince the kids to eat veggies, very helpful tips definitely, I have blog were i post parenting advices also, recipes, healthy tips, I would apreciate your feedback, check it out if you have some time 😀

    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Essential-Energizer/1047532571942566?fref=ts

  7. AvatarJane Gordon

    06.22.15 at 8:16 am

    I know that they say that parenting books are helpful, but I’ve found that getting tips, ideas, etc. from other parents (including my own!) that are going through the same thing or that might have experienced the same issue have been a lot more helpful than what I’ve read. Parenting books are cool for “guidelines” but I like to get my advice, tips from experience.

    • AvatarCarmen

      07.26.15 at 6:39 pm

      Yes, absolutely! Best tips come from those who actually fought the battle! Lol 🙂

  8. AvatarDan

    06.26.15 at 4:18 am

    Congratulations on the article Carmen. Some true and crude points there 😀

    • AvatarCarmen

      07.26.15 at 6:40 pm

      Thank you so much, Dan! 🙂

  9. AvatarAngel

    03.17.16 at 10:41 am

    Awesome article!!

  10. AvatarTerra

    11.04.17 at 2:57 pm

    this is amazing i loved it! im a new single momma blogger and i happen to be looking threw other mom blogs and came accross your! love all your post and your website!

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