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Millennial Parenting: Ditch the Baby Whisperer, Embrace the Wine Whisperer (and Sleep-Deprived Unicorns)

Ah, parenthood. That magical, chaotic, sleep-deprived rollercoaster ride where you question every decision you've ever made, all while simultaneously feeling like you've finally unlocked your purpose in life. Well, strap in, Millennial mom and dad, because this ain't your grandma's parenting guide. This is real talk, served with a side of sarcasm and a healthy dose of "I don't know what I'm doing, but I'm doing it anyway." Moms Unfiltered style 😎

5 tips to help you survive Mommin'

1. Google isn't all bad

First diaper explosion? Google it. Need tips talking to your kids about the birds and the bees? Google it. Your child's new imaginary friend named Steve who insists on wearing your underwear? You guessed it, Google it.

Should you trust everything you read on the internet without uninhibited abandon? Obviously, no. But, if you're looking at reputable sites and sources...Google can actually alleviate some of the anxiety that comes along with parenting. So take advantage of those algorithms to help you make sense of the WTF. Besides, who needs REM cycles when you can fuel your soul with the existential dread of "Am I the worst parent ever?"

2. Outsource, Outsource, Outsource! Remember, You're Not Wonder Woman, You're Just Wonder-Mom (or Dad)

Forget the Pinterest-perfect, homemade-everything facade. We're not Martha Stewarts, we're Millennial Moms. Raised on chaos and the burden of traditional gender norms it's time we pause and realized that if we can get a little extra help, why shouldn't we?

• Paid options: order in, hire a grocery delivery elf, and schedule a weekly cleaning service.

• $0 options: create a balanced schedule that you (and your partner if ya got one) can manage, include the kids in chores and home "jobs," embrace that this season of life is just messy sometimes...and that's OKAY.

Your sanity is worth more than a perfectly balanced organic lunchbox. Besides, who has time to cook when you're busy building an epic cardboard fort that will inevitably become a permanent fixture in your living room?

3. Embrace the Chaos. This is Your Punk Rock Parenting Anthem.

Forget the picture-perfect Instagram families. Our lives are messy, loud, and fueled by pure, unadulterated toddler tantrums. Yes, welcome to realistic parenting.

We're the generation that rewrites the rules, throws out the baby books, and headbangs to the Wiggles while simultaneously trying to land that promotion.

We're the parents who wear mismatched pajamas to school drop-off, forget to brush our hair for days, and laugh so hard at our kids' poop jokes that we snort.

We're the chaotic symphony of modern parenthood, and it's beautiful in its own messy, sleep-deprived way. Now repeat after me: "I f*cking rock" 🤘

4. Screw the Mommy-Wars ❌

Breastfeeding? Formula? Co-sleeping? Cry it out? Public School vs. Homeschool?

Let's be honest, the only thing we should be judging each other on is the quality of our wine selection. Kidding, kind of. But, look, the world is ugly enough without moms tearing each other down, too.

So...support your fellow parents, share your life hacks (and wine), and remember, there's no such thing as a "perfect parent." We're all just winging it with a glass (or two) of Cabernet in hand.

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5. Therapy is the New "Black Leggings and a Messy Bun" – It Goes with Everything

Look, we're Millennials. We're pretty comfortable with the therapy thing. We've already dissected our childhood traumas with our therapists to cope with our crippling student loan debt and avocado toast addiction. But here's the thing: Parenthood has a way of unearthing some deep-seated issues we didn't even know we had. It's like emotional whack-a-mole, but with unresolved traumas popping up instead of those adorable little rodents. If you have the resources and are open to embracing therapy...it can be at literal life-saver. Speaking from personal experience! Now, we can help you with meme-therapy and community, but we'd be remiss if we didn't give real therapy the shout out it deserves!

Because we grew up in the "suck it up and stop crying" era (😫), we're more acutely aware of how we feel and how we make others feel (hello, any former people-pleasers out there?) Use this self-awareness as a parenting strength to break generational cycles, foster emotional well-being, and raise emotionally healthy kids.

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So, there you have it, Millennial Mamas. Your guide to navigating parenthood without losing your mind, hair (or your sense of humor). Remember, it's okay to laugh at the absurdity of it all, to question everything, and to embrace the fact that you're probably going to screw up a lot. But hey, at least you'll be doing it with a sarcastic smile, Unfiltered Mom besties, and a glass of wine in hand.

😎 Disclaimer: forget those fancy parenting books and baby whisperers. We're self-proclaimed experts in the "School of Hard Knocks" and proud graduates of "Mommy University." Our qualifications? Well, we've survived more tantrums than you can count, and we can fold a fitted sheet in under three minutes (sometimes). This blog shares our opinion, experiences and tips that have worked for us; not everyone's experiences will be the same (obvi).