I’m reaching out to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. Your wisdom and insight have truly transformed my parenting journey, preventing my children from suffering the consequences of my inexperience. Honestly, if I had stayed on the path I was on, who knows how things might have turned out? Thanks to you, I no longer have to worry about that.
Before you shared your valuable tips, I was blissfully unaware of how misguided I was in raising my little ones. I’ll never forget that moment when you saw me giving my baby a bottle and kindly reminded me that “breast is best.” I thought everything was just fine—my baby looked happy and healthy! It was eye-opening to realize that I might have been feeding him something less than ideal.
Your post on social media about the mom who was glued to her phone while her kids played opened my eyes too. I had been doing the same thing, thinking it was no big deal to check my messages while my kids were entertained. But now I see that I should be fully present, watching every little thing they do. Who knows what important moments I might have missed?
If it weren’t for your disapproving look when I offered my kids Goldfish crackers during playdates, I might have continued to feed them junk without a second thought. Thank you for enlightening me about the benefits of a wholesome diet! I could have easily let my children live off candy and soda, thinking it was harmless.
And screen time—oh boy! I was completely unaware that letting them watch two episodes of their favorite show in a row could be detrimental. If it weren’t for your nudging, I might have let them become zombies in front of the TV, doing nothing but staring at the screen for hours. What a relief that you pointed this out before it became a habit.
I also appreciate you sharing the accomplishments of your kids. Knowing that they were potty trained by 16 months and reading complex literature by age two made me realize that I had to step up my game. Now I can focus on addressing my children’s perceived shortcomings and seek out the support they need.
In short, without your firm but caring guidance, I may never have been aware of how I was potentially hindering my kids’ futures. Your unsolicited advice was a gift that I didn’t know I needed. It’s clear that your motto is to “know better, do better,” and I’m grateful for your wisdom.
Thank you for helping me avoid raising Cheetos-loving little monsters!
Warmly,
Me
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Summary
This letter expresses gratitude to moms who offer invaluable parenting advice, reflecting on the author’s previous misconceptions about parenting. It highlights the importance of community support and the positive impact of shared knowledge.