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[quote=Anonymous]I'm going to resist from arguing with anyone specifically but the posts self-congratulating because your infants slept well are really, really getting to me. You lucked out, just admit that and be grateful instead of trying to convince yourself that you know some secret no other parents on earth have figured out. My kids' poor sleep is a HUGE anxiety trigger for me and I have done EVERYTHING, read every book, followed every rule, even paid sleep consultants and they are still bad sleepers and nappers. The implication that I didn't do it "right" is making me rage right now. I know this is my own issue - I have literally been in therapy talking about my kids' sleep issues all year - but please, please stop acting like you just did it better than everyone.

Ok with that off of my chest....

The thing I'm most proud of is that my older daughter (3) has rarely, if ever, seen me on my phone. This is a big win because I'm a screen addict. But I try not to have it out in front of her and if I do, it's for a specific purpose which I narrate to her ("I'm going to use my phone to send a message to daddy." "I'm using my phone to see what time the store opens", etc.). In fact, she got a doctor kit which came with a little toy smartphone (why?!) and she is so unaware of how to use a phone that she uses it to pretend to actually make phone calls, lol.

I think she'd be fine either way but I am a huge screen addict and really make an effort at this and it is HARD so I am proud of it.

To those of you who started audiobooks around 3, what's a good choice that isn't totally grating for an adult to listen to? I love that idea and would like to start it. Thanks! [/quote]

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