WeMoms
12 Mar 2024

Building the parent-child relationship

Between work and household chores, finding time to take care of your children can seem difficult.

  • But the parent-child relationship is built every day, right from birth.
  • A child doesn't need to receive a lot of gifts to be happy; a lot of love and attention will make them happier.
  • For a healthy, long-term relationship, take the time to listen to your child and share moments with them.
  • When your child is little, praise them. When they're older, ask questions about their games, take an interest in their friends and ask for their opinion.
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Khaleesia’s mommy
13 Sep 2023

I really don’t like talking about my business but I feel like mothers could relate. I’m scared that my baby daddy wouldn’t come through bc during my whole pregnancy we wasn’t on good terms and I want my daughter to have a two parent relationship should I talk to him or should I leave it alone

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kennedy rae!
i would talk to him or completely cut him off because it really messes with kids heads when they grow up you know and it would probably be worse if it was back and forth
13 Sep 2023

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Khaleesia’s mommy
Like it’s not anything bad it’s just we wasn’t really good with having conversations with each other I mean he’s there but I want us to be alright so it won’t be any animosity
13 Sep 2023

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Melanie
12 Apr 2023

Are you mommies with your child’s father? My child’s father wants me to move in with him for the sake of the baby but for some reason is scared to put a title on our relationship 🤔 and I want to be with him. What to do? Please y’all, judgment free!

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Melanie
I’m so sorry that happened and I appreciate your honesty. Thank you so much for your input. Sending positive vibes your way.
12 Apr 2023

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Keleighanna
20 Mar 2023

So… I made the decision over the weekend to temporarily move back into my parent’s house in Georgia…. A part of me feels like I’m doing something wrong because I am leaving my relationship with the father of our soon to be child 😕 I just feel it’s for the best… I think we are too toxic and it’s not healthy for me to figure it out while pregnant in a state where I have nobody but him …….. #AnyWordsOfEncouragment?

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Regina
At the end of the day you have to do what’s best for you. Maybe once the baby is here and you get into a routine of having a newborn then you can find time to manage your relationship.
20 Mar 2023

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Keleighanna
That’s what Im hoping for…… but he does not agree with my decision of doing this…. And it makes me sad that he talks like there is no hope. He won’t even talk to me at this point. It’s heartbreaking and all.. but his actions are showing me maybe im better off…… but it’s hard because I don’t see him ever NOT blaming me for leaving.. already trying to say he needs a DNA test because he thinks my choices are “funny”
20 Mar 2023

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Queen Cici👑
15 Nov 2022

Am I the only one who never understood the whole “stop being your child’s friend and be a parent” thing? Just hear me out. I don’t agree wit that shit fr. 😭Because I feel as a parent, your child’s first REAL friend IS supposed to be you. U supposed to actually show them what a real friend is about fr. U supposed to make them feel comfortable, make them be able to come to you about anything as if y’all ARE really friends. I will never understand why so many parents are so mean and hard on their kids. BUT then wonder why their kids don’t ever come to them about shit or be distant from them. Or why their kids move FAR away n never speak to them again. Of course be a parent n stand your ground as a parent. But why tf wouldn’t u wanna be yo child’s friend? Lol. Cus I know for a fact ima be my daughter bestfriend fasho. She gon know off rip what a REAL friend is because of me just so she won’t ever have to tolerate a fake friend ever ‼️. N ppl say “children be disrespectful” but I don’t feel a child being disrespectful has nth to do wit u being a friend to them from time to time. It’s jus excuses to be hard on yo child at this point💀 sike naw lol. But I’m open minded n everybody have their own reason for that probably 🤷🏽‍♀️so if anybody do feel that way, feel free to tell me why. No judgement. I just don’t understand it but I don’t mind learning other’s point of view. 🤷🏽‍♀️💯

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Hilsa
I am definitely with you. Couldn't agree more. Even to my boy's, I'm thier best friend and always will.
15 Nov 2022

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kaitlyn
I definitely agree but I think the saying is more for the parents that don’t chastity theirs kids because they want to be on their good side like yk your kids in the wrong but won’t tell them type
15 Nov 2022

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Emily
2 Sep 2022

I need advice idk what I should do about my childrens father me and him lost are connection and it’s been hard to maintain the relationship, we’ve gotten completely toxic for each other… I just want to know if me and him should keep working or just break up and co parent

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Arnetia
Emily, How do you feel about it? If it's toxic in my opinion don't stay there just because move on slowly but surely for you and your baby because your baby needs you!!🙏🏿❤️
2 Sep 2022

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Emily
I feel horrible because I do still care for him I just am stuck and we already have a kid together so it makes the whole thing harder
2 Sep 2022

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Tracey
12 Jul 2022

I🗣🗣HEAVY ON Teaching my child that if someone wanted to see you...THEY WOULD. If somebody wanted to pick you up and spend time...THEY WOULD. if someone loves you...you will know. my Child will NEVER HAVE TO beg for a relationship with ANYBODY: daddy...grandmas....aunts...uncle, siblings...NONE OF THAT quit letting people half love your kids 💕

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jazzmine
I tell my children this all the time
12 Jul 2022

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Melissa
11 Jul 2022

Any suggestions and please don't judge. As my baby boy is approaching 💙 I'm considering on a co parent relationship with his father. I have strong feelings for him but however I been on a emotional rollercoaster with him the whole 9 months. Some hurtful things has been done. For example, he was helping me move funiture and his phone went off while he was outside. I picked his phone up and it was a another women address as Wifey calling him. I was 7 months pregnant. I felt so sick and depressed. But as the baby is approaching I really want to protect my mental health and my relationship with my child. I also have 3 baby fathers now and I'm considering on this being my last child. Since no relationship has worked out for me.. So this is actually a very emotional time for me which should be the most happiest time of my life. I'm just having a hard time knowing that I will be doing this alone for the 3rd time. I just don't know where to start.

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tia
You have to protect your peace and mental health. If it’s meant to be he will straighten up. He know what mistakes he made. Take this time to enjoy you and your kids. Three fathers you’ve given enough of yourself away to men when it’s apparent those relationships are replaceable . It’s time to be selfish, put that energy into your kids because they’re irreplaceable. It might be a little hard but it’s not impossible. This is my 5th baby and I’m doing it alone. The thought was hard at first but I had to realize this time you don’t get back with your kids. They deserve to see you happy.
11 Jul 2022

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Frankie
Awww so sorry love ❤️
11 Jul 2022

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mariah
3 May 2022

Okay so me and the father of my child just broke up and I don't know what do about the visits now like I wanna co parent but I don't know how his family will react to what happens😥😥

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Lena
1st are u ok?
3 May 2022

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mariah
Yeah just extremely depressed now
3 May 2022

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