Navigating family life

[Littlemiddle]

So I'm a mom I have a house full of little people six in total... my children understand that sometimes I can be a little bit more childlike.. I'm still trying to figure out how to blend my personality with my parenting style or if that's even possible. Any other parents here who would be open to discuss thanks in advance

[GabTheWolf]

Hi, I'm a single mom of 2 kids. It's definitely hard to incorporate that. My middle personality IS my personality. I've always been this way but only recently realized why. I think that makes my situation a lot easier. How old are your kids? I feel like the older they are the harder it may be. 

[LittleKitty9]

Hiii, I am a mum of a teenage boy. I think it's easier to manage being a little when you have a Daddy. Because then someone else except  you is looking out for your little and there is free reign to express her.

I have noticed my little coming out with my son. But the important thing I recognize is not to let the needy side of my little be present with him.

I enjoy engaging with him in middle space, talking, teasing having fun in a playful, friend way.

I can't imagine what it must be like to have 6 little people. That seems like another level altogether!

[Littlemiddle]

There 17, 12,8,6,5,and 2 all girls.. I definitely feel like it helps me connect and get on there level sometimes. There's a lot of course they don't see .. however movies, random dance partys, always down to go explore get messy or art so for them it's fun.. I'm full time at home plus we homeschool. With them I'm middle or mom more preteen if middle I'm only smol with Daddy...

[Littlemiddle]

6 can be a lot but I loves it

[Grogugirl16]

Like gabthewolf, my middle personality pretty much is my personality..so my kiddo knows I'm playful,but also heckin good with legos and coloring. We bake together, do crafts,watch disney...

[GabTheWolf]

All girls!? Oh man... oh man... lol I think the more they're exposed to it the more normal it'll be for them. So do it with them in small increments. It may be odd to the older kids at first but the more they're around it the more they'll just be like "that's just how my mom is🤷🏾‍♀️". If they ask you why, just give them a kid friendly answer but still tell them the truth. Sometimes mommy has moments of regression. It's different but there's nothing wrong with it. It can even be good for mommy's mental health. 

[LittleKitty9]

I don't know if I have much good advice here but I am just in awe of 6 girls and homeschooling and want to tell you that. What a supermama you are.

I think your middle aspect must be such a gift to your kids and such a gift to you because you connect with them more on a level rather than as a  'parent' (read traditional role)

There is so much programmed expectation of what an adult and parent should be. I think we break the mould here when we allow ourselves to be 'age fluid'. It's honest and open and helps us embody more of who we are. 

You are inspiring me with your question. I am for the first time little middle without a Daddy. I now see opportunity for my middle to play. 

My son and I will go to the mall today and I am gonna have so much fun.

 

 

[Littlemiddle]

13 hours ago, LittleKitty9 said:

I don't know if I have much good advice here but I am just in awe of 6 girls and homeschooling and want to tell you that. What a supermama you are.

I think your middle aspect must be such a gift to your kids and such a gift to you because you connect with them more on a level rather than as a  'parent' (read traditional role)

There is so much programmed expectation of what an adult and parent should be. I think we break the mould here when we allow ourselves to be 'age fluid'. It's honest and open and helps us embody more of who we are. 

You are inspiring me with your question. I am for the first time little middle without a Daddy. I now see opportunity for my middle to play. 

My son and I will go to the mall today and I am gonna have so much fun.

 

 

Thank you.... I think they used to me at a point and I'm very big on b u and self-expression.... Have fun at the mall today we did mall yesterday we did a birthday party so we ended up at Dave & Buster's and Build-A-Bear as well as of course hitting the food court

[Littlemiddle]

15 hours ago, GabTheWolf said:

All girls!? Oh man... oh man... lol I think the more they're exposed to it the more normal it'll be for them. So do it with them in small increments. It may be odd to the older kids at first but the more they're around it the more they'll just be like "that's just how my mom is🤷🏾‍♀️". If they ask you why, just give them a kid friendly answer but still tell them the truth. Sometimes mommy has moments of regression. It's different but there's nothing wrong with it. It can even be good for mommy's mental health. 

I've never really explained to them age aggression but it's definitely a conversation that we should have at some point about mommy's mental health thank you

[Littlemiddle]

16 hours ago, Grogugirl16 said:

Like gabthewolf, my middle personality pretty much is my personality..so my kiddo knows I'm playful,but also heckin good with legos and coloring. We bake together, do crafts,watch disney...

That's kind of what I go with Mommy's just a big kid... You sound like you're really fun Mom that's awesome