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Nothing sums up the ups and downs of parenthood as accurately as all the moms and dads who have been there, done that, and survived it. Shout out to them!

Because all the joy aside, there’s a fair share of absurdity mixed up with daily challenges, daunting tasks, diaper mishaps, and neverending chores that put modern parents to the ultimate test like a roller coaster ride. Dana from Jacksonville, Florida, is also on this weird train towards raising kids while navigating all the twists and turns.

Her hilariously honest and painfully accurate blog called Millennial Mom Confessions is a safe place to talk about hard things, and oh boy, if there’s anything that can lift up the spirit of a miserable parent, this is it. This is it!

After you’re done scrolling through his new batch of millennial mom confessions, be sure to check out our previous features with more parenting gems here and here.

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To find out more about the essence of modern parenthood and how it differs from the parents of previous generations, as well as what challenges moms and dads face today when raising children, we reached out to Holly Connors, a lifestyle blogger and a working mom of two girls. After working in psychology for a decade, Connors is the creator of the “Simplify Create Inspire” project which helps families make their lives easier.

Connors argues that millennial parents differ from those of previous generations in that they are more likely to be open-minded and adaptive when it comes to parenting styles. “While they are bringing experiences from their own childhood, they often are also more aware of the importance of personal growth and development for their children and are willing to challenge traditional values,” Connors explained.

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Regardless of how much people’s approach to parenting has changed throughout the years and decades, Connors argues that parents today are still experiencing many of the challenges of previous generations. “Such as juggling work and family responsibilities, navigating changing social norms and expectations, and dealing with the financial costs of raising a family.”

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see this one quite a lot and it makes me smile and nod in agreement every time. Of course, the truth is I am a European peasant (I'm in Europe and my ancestors were poor subsistence farmers. My grandfather moved up immensely when he became a bus driver. No Napoleons in my family tree ...).

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“However, there are some additional challenges that come with today’s digital age, such as finding ways to protect children from online predators and cyberbullying, managing screen time, and finding ways to stay connected with their children in this highly ‘connected’ world,” Connors explained.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And make the creature bite and yell and scream and cry whenever he wants

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who am I to stiffle the brilliant light of judgyness that resides within my spirit?

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There is so much information on how to raise and not to raise your kids properly that it’s easy to get totally lost as a new parent. So we asked Connors what her advice is for parents who struggle with the pressure to be the "perfect parents."

“The best starting point is to accept that there is no such thing as a ‘perfect parent’ and that every child is different and requires a different approach to parenting,” she said.

Connors suggests that it’s better to instead focus on what works best for your family, and each individual child since their needs will differ. “Provide plenty of love and support, and don’t be afraid to ask for help when needed,” she said.

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Moreover, Connors’ advice is to “unsubscribe from anything that makes you feel inadequate or guilty, remembering that what you see is only what others want you to see.”

The creator of “Simplify Create Inspire” pointed out that most people don’t share the hard moments, “so while they may seem like they have it all together, there’s a good chance the person you see as ‘perfect’ is battling their own personal insecurities too.”

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sunday afternoon naps. Not allowed to play music, not allowed to watch TV. Not allowed to make a sound.... I get that too.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My parents took me to the library and made me research the topic. Then I had to tell them and they would say "You are right." It was only later that I figured out that they didn't know, and as such taught me and themselves at the same time. Well played, dad and mom.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm like that mom. One ruined my floor on purpose with his clay shoes. Another jumped in the closet and ate the food I bought for the weekend and once he said: we don't have to play at your place today. We can play at my place, cause today my mom has muffins. Oh lol this is hilarious: https://youtu.be/3-mmvQ-XaeM Foil Arms and Hog, mom with her son and the neighbour kid.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me after crawling out of the wreckage: 'who's there?'

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find a simple, Have fun" works in most situations. Except sympathy cards. That didn't go over too well...

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The blankets in my living room! I swear my kids lie in wait til I've folded them all and feel the need to set them free from the oppressive confines of their basket...

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because the thing you WANT in a threesome you don't want in an argument. They both turn and focus on you.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"You wanna, or you tired?" "I'm tired..." "Ya me too. Maybe tomorrow?" "Sure."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When my kids are misbehaving, I threaten them with making a video of their antics and sending it to their teacher, the same one that alwyas tell us how well behaved they are. It works. AITA?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone else read just the caps words thinking there was going to be a message? No? Just me? K. If you need me I think I’ll be googling therapists.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They don't do that in high school and I'm sad because where else am I supposed to get the latest Warriors book before it releases?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We still do them. And now you can get a stick with a hand on the end pointing!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My son's pre-k school just had one. It brought back so many memories.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Scholastic is a publisher of children's books. They regularly have 'fairs' hosted by schools where they sell these books (with less markup than at a traditional bookstore), with a percentage of the proceeds from the sale going to the school hosting it. They sort of do it online too. If you bought books through this link, 2% goes to the school that sponsored it: https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html/?fairId=5359809

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apparently they still have these in my brother's elementary school. I got one of my favorite books, Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, there!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know you're old when the time you used to go out is later than your current bedtime.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did you hear that Mary Poppins stopped wearing lipstick while giving head? Apparently, the super-color fragile lipstick makes the d***s atrocious.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As à grandma: "My house, my rules. I wont let anyting bad happen to your kids, go and have fun, or work, or rest, but don't try to micromanage me. I've done that before and there were four of you!"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd ask my kids, "do you want happy mommy or cranky mommy" when I'd flop on the sofa after work. They'd give me about 45 minutes of space which was perfect to recharge and get moving again.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Done this so many times with her doll stroller or her scooter lol

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think you'll find that that's actually a picture of my ex when he snapped our kid's fave Barbie and her tablet because she woke up at 6.00a.m.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There were times I seriously debated bītch-slapping the pure hell out of some of their mothers.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WHY IS BABY GRINCH A THING AND WHY HAS NOBODY INFORMED ME OF THIS BEFORE

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An hour after putting my nephew to bed, he comes running out of his room, tears streaming down his face. "Momma! Momma!" "It's okay, sweetie. It was just a dream. What were you thinking about?" "I have ants in my pants and they just wanna dance!" "It's okay, there are no ants in your pants. Let's go back to bed." After we got him down again, we went out to the garage and had a fit laughing about it!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it a new game? Is it fun? Where did you get it? Teach me how to play it.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m probably going to get downvoted for this, but can people PLEASE stop gatekeeping being tired!! Like ffs I’m a bit of an insomniac in my final year of Secondary School, but apperantly I can’t feel tired because I’m not looking after mini mes all day. It’s so f*****g stupid that people gatekeep this s**t!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A pet peeve of mine is someone saying "the wife" she is a person not an object.

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