8/10
Regretdecide when to tell my son about his twin
lost twin during pregnancy, kept secret
ParentingTwin Pregnancy
5/10
Mixedread daughter's texts to ensure safety
read texts about suicidal friend, reported to school
ParentingTeenage Daughter
8/10
RegretTold school about son's friend's threat
Told school about son's friend's threat, now worried about social fallout
ParentingSchool
2/10
Settledtold him to take something
my 5 year old declined treats after peeking through bowls
ParentingDiscipline
8/10
Regretgave up pacifier too quickly
My 20 month old cries when laid down, refuses to sleep in crib, and screams bloody murder
ParentingPotty Training
8/10
Regrettaking over weekend childcare
managing two kids alone was harder than expected
ParentingChildcare
10/10
Severeforcing soccer on my child
My child refuses to play soccer despite initial enthusiasm
ParentingSports
8/10
Regretfailed to protect daughter
My daughter was harassed by men at a pizza place. I let it happen, and I should've stood up for her.
ParentingChild Safety
8/10
Regretproving myself to my child
I fell off a ropes course obstacle and dislocated my shoulder while trying to prove I was capable
ParentingOverconfidence
2/10
Settledchose private school over public
son asked why I drive old car
ParentingPrivate School
2/10
Settledletting toddler mix Play-Doh colors
watched toddler mix colors, stopped worrying about preserving original colors
ParentingLetting Go
6/10
Regretspend less on gifts
purchased unwanted gifts, wasted money
ParentingGift-Giving
1/10
Settledpotty training for kid 1
potty trained kid 1 successfully
ParentingPotty Training
1/10
Settledgot daughter's first report card
felt proud of daughter's progress
ParentingChild Development
2/10
SettledAsk parents about guns in the house
Saw guns at friend's teacher party, now cautious
ParentingPlay Dates
3/10
Mixedraising kids while traveling
I struggled to balance work and childcare on the road
ParentingLifestyle
2/10
Settledhandling Santa reveal
My 11 year old still believes in Santa
ParentingSanta
8/10
RegretI planned for a different life
Became a single mom to a high support needs autistic kid, lifestyle changed drastically
ParentingSingle Motherhood
8/10
RegretTried various potty training methods
Son refuses to use toilet, throws tantrums and becomes violent
ParentingPotty Training
1/10
Settledcalled an ambulance
My 3 year old had a severe croup attack and turned blue
ParentingHealth