Parenting is no walk in the park, particularly for moms with little ones who are still navigating the chaos of diaper changes and sleepless nights. While seasoned moms have developed some resilience, those with younger children often find themselves on edge. So, for your own sanity and theirs, steer clear of these 15 surefire ways to annoy them:
- Approaching with pity and suggesting a makeup consultation while passing the beauty counter at the mall.
- Asking “Why?” because they’ve already answered that question approximately 45,903 times today.
- Bringing up any mention of Disneyland, Disney World, or anything Disney-related when their kids are around.
- Handing out stickers, Play-Doh, or glitter to their children—trust us, it’s a mess waiting to happen.
- Raving about how much you love weekends because you get to sleep in.
- Lecturing about how television is harmful to kids and how you couldn’t possibly let your child watch it.
- Bragging about how breastfeeding helps you shed baby weight effortlessly.
- Staring at them in public while their kids have a meltdown. Yes, they’re aware of the screaming.
- Saying, “I don’t know what I’d do if I were a stay-at-home parent. I’d be so bored.”
- Wearing yoga pants only when you’re actually headed to a yoga class.
- Telling them they look tired and suggesting they should get more rest. Thanks for the reminder, Captain Obvious!
- Advising them that it’s never too early to start applying for schools.
- Not helping them distract their kids from those ridiculously tempting impulse buy items at the grocery store checkout.
- Mentioning that coffee is technically a drug and they should probably cut back.
- Sighing loudly when they sit next to you on a plane. They’re not looking forward to it either, trust them.
So, if a mom seems to overreact to your well-meaning advice, don’t take it to heart. Sometimes, even mommies need to throw a little tantrum!
For more insights, check out our article on how to identify a mom of young kids.
Summary
This article humorously outlines 15 ways to inadvertently frustrate moms with young children, from unsolicited advice to unwelcome gifts. The list highlights the challenges these moms face and encourages understanding and kindness.