We NEED more of this. People don’t see the bad days and ugly sides of motherhood in vlogs, so they think they don’t happen to others. It’s really hard to compare yourself to other people’s highlights in vlogs.
GIRL this is my life right now… thank you for being so open and honest with where you’re at. it’s SO HARD, and it’s even harder when you see these unicorn toddlers online or your friends children and you feel alone or like you’re doing something wrong. i’m glad we’re in this together, sending patience 💗😅
This is BEYOND normal 😂 creepily relatable- thank you for making me feel but so alone as a part time SAHM. My new thing is eating the good food in the corner 😂
something I do is pick two outfits the night before and only let my daughter choose from those two. Sometimes asking a child too many questions at once, makes them more anxious. You will get through this, soon she will be old enough to do more things for herself. Big hugs
I was gonna say this. Though it still doesn’t always work, I ask 3 times then I make the choice. Get him dressed and if he hates it I validate his feelings and explain why I’m having to help him do it (time restraints ect)
@@KatieGraceHealthFitness exactly, giving them an option and if they still don't comply you make the choice for them with explanation and validation. Otherwise they're going to continue this behavior to get their way.
Giving two options or swapping out something for something else has always worked perfect for me and my son! Always give them more than one option but not too many
@@jillianwatson6469 She has already said she does the two option method and even if that doesn't work she will try and dress a plush toy in a chosen outfit to encourage arrow to get dressed but these don't always work with arrow and sadly wasn't working this day. It was just a day where her toddler didn't want to get dressed and unfortunately you can't force clothes on a child when they can immediately just take them off lmao.
As a single parent myself, it's so nice to see an ACTUAL realistic ditl vlog, because all these other youtubers just show the things that people wanna see, even if it's titled "realistic ditl" .. thank you for keeping it real, I bet it helps a lot of people, including me not feel alone..
Definitely normal toddler-ness. Two tips: For getting dressed on particularly rough days I'll act totally normal and put undies on my kids heads, and socks on their ears (sometimes mine too) then continue getting ready to go until the giggle so much and tell me I did it wrong. I act totally caught off gaurd a d have them show me how to do it right. My oldest is 4 and my youngest is almost 2. Also, on super challenging mornings sometimes we "rewind" and start over. I explain I'm frustrated. We walk backwards to our "starting" point to get giggles going then try again. So far that trick has worked 100%of the time.
As a toddler mama I constantly feel like a hostage negotiator -- staying calm is HARD but it is the only way to support all of the emotions of our little ones and be there fully for them in every way & moment they need us. Thanks for keeping it real. Many of my days look just like this.
So much better than the perfectly aesthetic mom videos. This is real life with kids that most people don’t show. There’s so many highs and lows during the day of being a mom.
You're doing a great job momma! Anyone that says this isn't a normal day for a toddler isn't trying to help their kids be strong and independent as you are!!!!
Watching this because mom guilt is keeping me from getting to sleep right now. The frustration over a simple task that we couldn’t get done because of toddler emotions. And to have a fight with my partner over it on top of that. Parent life is seriously hard! Lying in bed whispering I’m sorry to my toddler… Crying over your video because it’s so understandable. And reassuring to see that this is indeed normal parent life. We rock 🥺🥹
I’ve been watching you since you were in high school!! (I was in middle school) I’m 25 now and It is so amazing to see you grow and continue to post quality content. I love how raw this video is and how honest it is. Please don’t stop making videos!! ❤❤ it’s always nice to see your videos pop up on my feed
This is the content we all need. Not just moms, but anyone who knows a mom! Thank you. Yes it’s scary to feel the difficult/negative/challenging side of motherhood, but we all do and this helps create space for that conversation. 🙏 None of us are alone. Ambivalence is healthy. 🫶
Mama of a 20 month old here and I feel so SEEN. Thank you for this, Brittany! Especially all of the deep breaths throughout the day, so that I don’t just completely lose my sh*t. I often give up and don’t take care of me (no hair, no makeup) but you’ve given me a push to keep taking care of myself even through the tough times. Toddler moms unite lol
Thanks for always being so real. I feel like when I'm pouring from an empty cup my days with my toddler are SO much harder to get through. I'm currently learning how to do things to fill my cup so I can have more patience and give myself grace. You're such a light in this world 🌞
Thank you for posting all the tough moments too. As a first time toddler mom it is SO validating seeing moms I look up to going through the same struggles. Toddlers are hard!!!
Hi Brittany, I've been following your channel for a while now, and I never write comments, but just wanted to let you know, I love you content. I have a toddler of similar age and I share the same feelings as you and am so happy you use your platform to speak about the reality of toddler life. It's harder than the newborn stage in my opinion haha
Thank you so much for being so honest! I had a such a tough week with my 2 year old last week and felt everything you mentioned in your vlog! Being a mom is the greatest privilege in the world but it’s very very hard at times. A lot of the times moms on TH-cam don’t share the tough moments and it can be so unrealistic and frustrating to watch. Thank you for sharing your tough moments and making relatable content . You are not alone girl 👏🏻 you are doing great❤
Okay, 1, the way she said “okayyyyy” when she picked out the shoes killed me 🤣🤣🤣 2, the relief I saw in your face when she was dressed and ready girl we all felt that these toddlers man 😮💨 3, sometimes I feel like a bad mom when my son is having a day/morning/minute like Arrow was having. It makes me feel like I’m not equipping him with the right strategies to know how to deal or cope or whatever in that moment. It’s so nice to see that other moms have it the same way, and it’s just how kiddos can be sometimes. They’re still learning, not giving us a hard time but having a hard time. This video literallt brought me to tears knowing that we’re not the only ones. Solidarity gf 💛💛💛💛
I FEEL YOU 100%. It definitely gets overwhelming, specially when you have a million things to get done but the plans need to change depending on your toddler's needs that day. I appreciate you keeping it real, these perfect Montessori, sensory, screen free videos make me feel like a Shi**y Mom lol we need more videos like yours.
This video couldn’t have been posted at a better time for my own selfish reasons lol I have been going through this kind of day ALL WEEK. And omgoodness as a mother it’s nice to be reminded we are not alone in this chaos. By far one of my fave videos you’ve ever posted. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼 you’re doing amazing!
I am a single mom to an almost two year old and I needed this SO MUCH. This is the reality of a lot our days and the mom guilt eats at me and will take over my day. I needed to see you process it and be real. So grateful for your videos ❤️
I LOVED this vlog. So honest and real! Toddler life is so hard and this a nice reminder that the influencer moms we watch/follow have these days/moments too ❤
As a toddler mum, thank you for keeping it so real! I love the way you navigate the tough points of your life, you are so kind and empathetic through it all! You’re doing an amazing job 👏🏽👏🏽
YES. Yes. Yes. Thank you for posting this. I’m so glad to actually see first hand I am not the only one who has mornings like this and sometimes the most simple task seems impossible! I feel so helpless sometimes when my toddler is struggling like this but seeing you do the same things as me is such a relief!
All I'm gonna Say Is that it's ok to get your toddler dressed, to make them do things that are necessary. Even if they are having a tantrum while doing that, you Just stay calm and you pick the outfit for the day. You are allowed to teach them that certain task are on your schedule...
So refreshing to see videos like this! Motherhood is definitely not always peachy. I love your videos, I always feel so understood after watching your videos 😊
Sometimes if my child is having a rough day, I choose the outfit and my child picks out some fun socks! There are variety packs with animals, characters, etc. Also phrasing things like, "You can put your t-shirt on by yourself, or Mama can help you put your shirt on. Do you want to do it yourself, or should Mama help you?," instead of "Do you want to put your shirt on?" Can help a lot! And of course some days are just rough no matter what ♥️ You are doing amazing and being authentic!
I've got a 2yo and 5yo, and I love seeing content like this. It can be really hard. Sometimes they don't want to leave the house, then they don't want to go back home. Their moods change so fast and I'm trying my best to raise them lovingly and show as much patience as I can but it can be really hard
So glad you showed the difficulties of morning with a toddler. I had a morning today getting my kiddo out the door. Nice to see it isn’t just me. Just a tip I had heard for getting dressed was to pick 2 outfits and offer do you want to wear this or that, less overwhelming. Also there is nothing wrong with your kiddo going out in pajamas, if they have clothes on I say you’re good.
After having a rough day as a nanny with my baby (almost 6 months), their baby (10 months), and a young three year old this video is what I needed. The two babies were screaming in a tiny bathroom while trying to give the toddler a bath and I felt like I was going insane. It's my job, I've been working with very young kids for years but tonight was rough and this made me feel less crazy. Thank you for keeping it real!!
Dude, toddlers are CRAZY. Period.😅🤦🏽♀️ Being a Mom is the hardest thing in the world, especially doing gentle parenting, it’s so beautiful and hard work. You’re amazing, we’re amazing.🤍 Also would you make a video about your preschool journey? I think a lot of Mom would love that … the whole preschool hunt is so overwhelming. LA Mom here 🙌🏽😬
I was just thinking (before this video came out) how I feel so accomplished as a mom somedays and other days I feel like I’m “only” a mom and I get down. It’s so incredible and exhausting all at the same time. You’re doing amazing and also I had no idea how many puzzles I would be putting together as a mom when I bought them lololol
Thank you for being real ❤️ it is tough but would never change being a mom for anything. I do feel guilty myself when I feel overwhelmed...But its nice to see you going through the same thing.❤️
Thank you so much for this! I understand why parents prefer to keep their kiddos hard moments off camera (and totally agree with it) ..... but it can be so so disheartening to only see the good moments while you feel like you're drowning. You're an amazing mom, Britt. Arrow is so lucky to have you. ❤
Yes! The overwhelming emotions are for real. As a toddler mum your life gets really tough. There are some moments when giving away positive energy to bring up a kid is hard because you have none left ( in that moment) although a kid is a ray of sunshine who imparts positive energy to you, you’re an adult who has her own set of things and needs, which do get compromised. That being said, motherhood is divine and magical.
No lie these are my favorite videos! Parenting especially a toddler is SO hard. Thanks for sharing and being so open even though I know in the moment it’s hard you’re doing great!
Love the realness ❤️ and thank you for making me realize my toddler isn’t “bad” for not always listening or having tantrums. Everyone always shows the good moments and one day we will look back and miss these days with our littles!
I started watching you about a month ago and I don’t regret it this video made me realize some days it’s ok to reroute your day because toddler is not feeling it thank you for sharing days like this
Another toddler mom over here! 🙌🏻 beem loving your channel for awhile now! My son is 2 1/2 and autistic and he's the best person I've ever met. Most days are full with therapies (speech, ot, pt, special ed) but he's such a bright light and sooo smart. I'm always trying to ground myself in my breath, laughing whenever I can and when he's in bed, mama timmmeee 💟
Thank you for sharing this side of motherhood. I laughed so hard at some parts because I related so closely to the struggle. Mom guilt is real and can take so many forms. Anyway it was nice to see that I wasn't alone.
This needed to be discussed! Thank you for being so honest and open. It really does help to know we are all in this together. This needs to be normalized!
Yessss!...All. of. this. 🙌🏻.. Love how real this is! My daughter (2 months younger than Arrow).. is going through the same picky dresser stage. What has helped for this past week is asking her what color shirt she wants to wear. It takes away the option of her saying no! You got this!
Wow I really needed this. I am a 24 year old single mom to a 3 year old boy with autism. The days are alwayssss so hard and overwhelming for me. I spend a lot of time comparing myself to other moms on social media because they only show the good parts and not the difficult parts and because most of them don’t have a child with a disability. But I feel so much relief watching this video and reading the comments that all moms feel this way whether their child is disabled or not, motherhood is hard. Thank you for sharing this. 🤍😭
The mom guilt is real. My baby is 6 mo and I am currently the only working parent and stress and overwhelm are like my natural state of being right now. I think you are doing fabulous, and I appreciate the realness. 💕
I primarily work outside the home. However on occasion I will work from home if my daughter is sick, or if there is a snow day. I find that I have much more difficulty managing my emotions when my daughter is having a meltdown, when I feel the tug between mom and work. It's such a guilt moment! ♥️
I have a 2.5 year old right now. I can completely relate to this. Everyday is a rollercoaster lately. Thank you for sharing something realistic, because sometimes you watch content and everyone makes parenthood look easy, blissful and perfect, which makes me feel horrible about experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions almost everyday with daughter. Thanks!
God I needed this. I’ve been having one of those days for what it feels like weeks. And I was convinced I had a defective toddler, like her system has short circuit and I have to take her back to the shop. But it makes you feel so much less crazy and ALONE when you know that this isn’t just your kid, and it isn’t just you that wants to also just cry. My heart it so filled with love for you and arrow for opening up your life to us and also that it will get better. It’s not just me. And this is not forever.
I really value that you are super honest with your life as a mom. It's really refreshing. It also helps those who are on the fence about having kids, to see if it's really for them, based on parents' good & bad days. ALSO, watching super nanny episodes on TH-cam actually gives really good suggestions for discipline, ex time outs etc. You can also try to help your daughter when she's overstimulated. Telling her: -Look at me. -Let's breath together. Deep breaths. -Then rewarding her for calling down Then it could be easier to get her to do what she wants.
I love the whole “It’s important to take a minute to yourself. A couple hours every couple days to recoup, reset, and refresh your mind. I don’t want to be judged for feeling like it can be stressful to be a parent sometimes. A lot of what we see on the internet in the lens of motherhood is all the amazing parts of it, which there are amazing parts. But nobody talks about the hard days. Nobody talks about how there’s difficult days. I’m honored to be a mother and I wouldn’t change it for the world. You can still absolutely love, cherish, and honor something and still feel overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed, and sometimes sad. Without it totally blacking out all the good. A lot of the mom guilt comes from having to balance things like work/life while also feeling like you aren’t totally in control of your toddler. As a parent you’re “in charge” but - a toddler is learning all these emotions and how to express themselves so in a way- they are in control because you’re helping them learn how to navigate all this and sometimes toddlers have a difficult time with simple things and as a parent you have to be there for your them.” Literally saved that to my notes to get me through hard times lol you’re the best
THANK YOU so much for creating this video!!! I have a toddler who is one month younger than Arrow and let me just say that this past weekend was such a roller coaster of emotions on our end. Watching your video, I was feeling all that mom guilt and anxiety seeping back in but it also felt good to see that i am definitely not alone. I sometimes feel like I am alone in this but your video came at the right time. Thank you so much for keeping it real and for sharing it with us !
I have a 21 month old and this is my life too. Sometimes your plans go out the window, you have a really unproductive day and it's tough to deal with. Nice to know we're all the same and no one has a perfectly well behaved child all the time xx
My son is 2.5 and just like this. He is also autistic. BUT what really helped, is getting him to daycare. He has changed so much since being around other kids.
As a mom of 2 - 6years old an 14 months old - my advise for when I have something to do first thing in the morning is to make the child during the privious day ( after the afternoon nap ot before bed time, whenever they are happy) to choose outfit for the next day. For us was a fun game - let's prepare jammies and outfit for tomorrow.
Do not feel bad one bit! This is a normal life with a toddler!!! They can drive you crazy in a hot minute and it's a freaking rollercoaster every day. You can't solve everything all the time at once. You're doing great!
You’re an amazing mama. So patient and kind. When my toddler fights getting dressed usually giving her a bottle or snack while I dress her helps. I’ll also close her door and sit down calmly with her while she lets her big feelings out and just let her know “I know you don’t want to get dressed but we have to do we can go to grandmas”. And I’ll repeat it. Eventually she calms down and I get her dressed and then open the door so she can leave. ❤️🙏
Just came across your channel and I freaking LOVE you girl 💖 Thank you for keeping it real, authentic and raw. From one full time single Momma to another you help me tremendously especially when I feel alone, unheard and like I'm barely keeping it together 🥴
When you said mental minute! I feel you I have a 1.5 year old and a 6 week old, after 3 poop explosions yesterday and teething tantrum, I needed more than a mental minute! All the way from Australia, I love your content and you are a boss for even filming whilst balancing a toddler! Be kinder to yourself Brittany! We are all in this with you xx
I can’t tell you how many tripods I’ve returned because they all SUCK I was already feeling validated from watching your day but you just made my week!! Thank you!!❤ Oh and who can get their child dress in under an hour?🤯
I had no idea how much I needed this vid! Thank you Britt! It’s not easy to be a working mom and take care of a toddler that is also learning all of these new emotions, that sometimes, we don’t even know how to navigate them… I had a similar morning with my 2y and now that his sleeping, I’m here watching your vid while I take a shower and cry knowing that it is ok, that it will get better! 💜
Totally get this! I had one of those mornings with my son. Luckily super Nana (grandma) took him for the day while I worked from home. Sometimes we just need that little break to recollect ourselves and continue to be the best moms we can be ❤️
I've been watching you since Arrow was a wee fetus! Now that my baby is 18 months I am so grateful for your channel. It's not easy woman! Thank you for sharing everything. The good, the bad, and everything on between. I can relate 100%
I love that your videos are so realistic! I have a 2.5 year old as well and sometimes it’s so hard to get him out the door. I let him watch TH-cam while I get him dressed. It’s pretty much the only time I give him screen time but it works. He lets me put on sunscreen. I use to the counting trick.
As a toddler mom myself, all I have to say is THANK YOU FOR KEEPING IT REAL! I love my daughter but some days are TOUGHHHH.
Yes! It’s absolutely emotionally exhausting. Hang in there ❤ It gets easier with routines and consistency
Same boat over here mama ⛵
Exactly! I love to see I am not alone because I very much feel like it!
Totally agree
We NEED more of this. People don’t see the bad days and ugly sides of motherhood in vlogs, so they think they don’t happen to others. It’s really hard to compare yourself to other people’s highlights in vlogs.
GIRL this is my life right now… thank you for being so open and honest with where you’re at. it’s SO HARD, and it’s even harder when you see these unicorn toddlers online or your friends children and you feel alone or like you’re doing something wrong. i’m glad we’re in this together, sending patience 💗😅
Same, I get complaints every day from the daycare and I feel like I’m doing something wrong 😑 that is mentally exhausting
This is BEYOND normal 😂 creepily relatable- thank you for making me feel but so alone as a part time SAHM. My new thing is eating the good food in the corner 😂
ditto!!!
Yes our hair is amazing, im checking out hair dressers in Louisville. 🍑⭐
something I do is pick two outfits the night before and only let my daughter choose from those two. Sometimes asking a child too many questions at once, makes them more anxious. You will get through this, soon she will be old enough to do more things for herself. Big hugs
I was gonna say this. Though it still doesn’t always work, I ask 3 times then I make the choice. Get him dressed and if he hates it I validate his feelings and explain why I’m having to help him do it (time restraints ect)
@@KatieGraceHealthFitness exactly, giving them an option and if they still don't comply you make the choice for them with explanation and validation. Otherwise they're going to continue this behavior to get their way.
Giving two options or swapping out something for something else has always worked perfect for me and my son! Always give them more than one option but not too many
@@jillianwatson6469 She has already said she does the two option method and even if that doesn't work she will try and dress a plush toy in a chosen outfit to encourage arrow to get dressed but these don't always work with arrow and sadly wasn't working this day. It was just a day where her toddler didn't want to get dressed and unfortunately you can't force clothes on a child when they can immediately just take them off lmao.
As a single parent myself, it's so nice to see an ACTUAL realistic ditl vlog, because all these other youtubers just show the things that people wanna see, even if it's titled "realistic ditl" .. thank you for keeping it real, I bet it helps a lot of people, including me not feel alone..
Definitely normal toddler-ness. Two tips:
For getting dressed on particularly rough days I'll act totally normal and put undies on my kids heads, and socks on their ears (sometimes mine too) then continue getting ready to go until the giggle so much and tell me I did it wrong. I act totally caught off gaurd a d have them show me how to do it right. My oldest is 4 and my youngest is almost 2.
Also, on super challenging mornings sometimes we "rewind" and start over. I explain I'm frustrated. We walk backwards to our "starting" point to get giggles going then try again. So far that trick has worked 100%of the time.
But really, parenting is a fucking shit show and is so hard.
Wow this is awesome thank you mine is 2!
As a toddler mama I constantly feel like a hostage negotiator -- staying calm is HARD but it is the only way to support all of the emotions of our little ones and be there fully for them in every way & moment they need us. Thanks for keeping it real. Many of my days look just like this.
So much better than the perfectly aesthetic mom videos. This is real life with kids that most people don’t show. There’s so many highs and lows during the day of being a mom.
You're doing a great job momma! Anyone that says this isn't a normal day for a toddler isn't trying to help their kids be strong and independent as you are!!!!
Watching this because mom guilt is keeping me from getting to sleep right now. The frustration over a simple task that we couldn’t get done because of toddler emotions. And to have a fight with my partner over it on top of that. Parent life is seriously hard! Lying in bed whispering I’m sorry to my toddler… Crying over your video because it’s so understandable. And reassuring to see that this is indeed normal parent life. We rock 🥺🥹
I’ve been watching you since you were in high school!! (I was in middle school) I’m 25 now and It is so amazing to see you grow and continue to post quality content. I love how raw this video is and how honest it is. Please don’t stop making videos!! ❤❤ it’s always nice to see your videos pop up on my feed
This is the content we all need. Not just moms, but anyone who knows a mom! Thank you. Yes it’s scary to feel the difficult/negative/challenging side of motherhood, but we all do and this helps create space for that conversation. 🙏
None of us are alone. Ambivalence is healthy. 🫶
Mama of a 20 month old here and I feel so SEEN. Thank you for this, Brittany! Especially all of the deep breaths throughout the day, so that I don’t just completely lose my sh*t. I often give up and don’t take care of me (no hair, no makeup) but you’ve given me a push to keep taking care of myself even through the tough times. Toddler moms unite lol
this made me feel very seen as a mom, especially being a single mom. please keep showing all sides of parenting because it helps us not feel so alone!
Thanks for always being so real. I feel like when I'm pouring from an empty cup my days with my toddler are SO much harder to get through. I'm currently learning how to do things to fill my cup so I can have more patience and give myself grace.
You're such a light in this world 🌞
Thank you for posting all the tough moments too. As a first time toddler mom it is SO validating seeing moms I look up to going through the same struggles. Toddlers are hard!!!
Hi Brittany, I've been following your channel for a while now, and I never write comments, but just wanted to let you know, I love you content. I have a toddler of similar age and I share the same feelings as you and am so happy you use your platform to speak about the reality of toddler life. It's harder than the newborn stage in my opinion haha
Thank you so much for being so honest! I had a such a tough week with my 2 year old last week and felt everything you mentioned in your vlog! Being a mom is the greatest privilege in the world but it’s very very hard at times. A lot of the times moms on TH-cam don’t share the tough moments and it can be so unrealistic and frustrating to watch. Thank you for sharing your tough moments and making relatable content . You are not alone girl 👏🏻 you are doing great❤
Im pretty sure alot of us moms can relate to Brittany. She keeps it real we can all relate.
Okay, 1, the way she said “okayyyyy” when she picked out the shoes killed me 🤣🤣🤣 2, the relief I saw in your face when she was dressed and ready girl we all felt that these toddlers man 😮💨 3, sometimes I feel like a bad mom when my son is having a day/morning/minute like Arrow was having. It makes me feel like I’m not equipping him with the right strategies to know how to deal or cope or whatever in that moment. It’s so nice to see that other moms have it the same way, and it’s just how kiddos can be sometimes. They’re still learning, not giving us a hard time but having a hard time. This video literallt brought me to tears knowing that we’re not the only ones. Solidarity gf 💛💛💛💛
I FEEL YOU 100%. It definitely gets overwhelming, specially when you have a million things to get done but the plans need to change depending on your toddler's needs that day. I appreciate you keeping it real, these perfect Montessori, sensory, screen free videos make me feel like a Shi**y Mom lol we need more videos like yours.
This video couldn’t have been posted at a better time for my own selfish reasons lol I have been going through this kind of day ALL WEEK. And omgoodness as a mother it’s nice to be reminded we are not alone in this chaos. By far one of my fave videos you’ve ever posted. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼 you’re doing amazing!
I have two under two Brit…. You are not alone. You handled an overwhelming day like a pro 👏🏻
I am a single mom to an almost two year old and I needed this SO MUCH. This is the reality of a lot our days and the mom guilt eats at me and will take over my day. I needed to see you process it and be real. So grateful for your videos ❤️
Oh I know this toddler morning all to well and yea we all have sad mornings, afternoons, evenings and nights. Big hugs
I LOVED this vlog. So honest and real! Toddler life is so hard and this a nice reminder that the influencer moms we watch/follow have these days/moments too ❤
As a toddler mum, thank you for keeping it so real! I love the way you navigate the tough points of your life, you are so kind and empathetic through it all! You’re doing an amazing job 👏🏽👏🏽
YES. Yes. Yes.
Thank you for posting this. I’m so glad to actually see first hand I am not the only one who has mornings like this and sometimes the most simple task seems impossible! I feel so helpless sometimes when my toddler is struggling like this but seeing you do the same things as me is such a relief!
All I'm gonna Say Is that it's ok to get your toddler dressed, to make them do things that are necessary. Even if they are having a tantrum while doing that, you Just stay calm and you pick the outfit for the day. You are allowed to teach them that certain task are on your schedule...
Not me crying to my hairdresser today about everything going on right now in my life and you come along with this video and make me feel SEEN❤
Watching this made me feel like I'm not so alone with how my toddler acts sometimes too. Thank you for posting like this!!
So refreshing to see videos like this! Motherhood is definitely not always peachy. I love your videos, I always feel so understood after watching your videos 😊
Please keep posting days like this from time to time. Nice to know we aren’t the only household facing this kind of chaos some days.
We need more of this. Finally some real content on youtube thats relatable. ❤
lol GIRL I feel so seen!! I love all your content, but this was so refreshing. Your an amazing mama!
Sometimes if my child is having a rough day, I choose the outfit and my child picks out some fun socks! There are variety packs with animals, characters, etc.
Also phrasing things like, "You can put your t-shirt on by yourself, or Mama can help you put your shirt on. Do you want to do it yourself, or should Mama help you?," instead of "Do you want to put your shirt on?" Can help a lot! And of course some days are just rough no matter what ♥️
You are doing amazing and being authentic!
This is real life!!! Thank you for being so honest. One of the reasons why I am a fan 😀 you’re a great mom❤
I've got a 2yo and 5yo, and I love seeing content like this. It can be really hard. Sometimes they don't want to leave the house, then they don't want to go back home. Their moods change so fast and I'm trying my best to raise them lovingly and show as much patience as I can but it can be really hard
So glad you showed the difficulties of morning with a toddler. I had a morning today getting my kiddo out the door. Nice to see it isn’t just me. Just a tip I had heard for getting dressed was to pick 2 outfits and offer do you want to wear this or that, less overwhelming. Also there is nothing wrong with your kiddo going out in pajamas, if they have clothes on I say you’re good.
After having a rough day as a nanny with my baby (almost 6 months), their baby (10 months), and a young three year old this video is what I needed. The two babies were screaming in a tiny bathroom while trying to give the toddler a bath and I felt like I was going insane. It's my job, I've been working with very young kids for years but tonight was rough and this made me feel less crazy. Thank you for keeping it real!!
I need more of these! I feel like I’m not alone and I can cope ❤❤❤ you’re so genuine
so thankful for this community, my toddler is emphasizing her NO's!!!!!! this week and now I feel less alone.
This is what every mom needs to see, for those moments that are just like this and we feel alone. Thanks for this😊
Dude, toddlers are CRAZY. Period.😅🤦🏽♀️ Being a Mom is the hardest thing in the world, especially doing gentle parenting, it’s so beautiful and hard work. You’re amazing, we’re amazing.🤍 Also would you make a video about your preschool journey? I think a lot of Mom would love that … the whole preschool hunt is so overwhelming. LA Mom here 🙌🏽😬
You said it perfectly, “most days are a roller coaster” 👏👏 the good the bad and beautiful. Love this honest vlog. I have a 26 month old and 😅🫣
I was just thinking (before this video came out) how I feel so accomplished as a mom somedays and other days I feel like I’m “only” a mom and I get down. It’s so incredible and exhausting all at the same time. You’re doing amazing and also I had no idea how many puzzles I would be putting together as a mom when I bought them lololol
Thank you for being real ❤️ it is tough but would never change being a mom for anything. I do feel guilty myself when I feel overwhelmed...But its nice to see you going through the same thing.❤️
Thank you so much for this!
I understand why parents prefer to keep their kiddos hard moments off camera (and totally agree with it) ..... but it can be so so disheartening to only see the good moments while you feel like you're drowning. You're an amazing mom, Britt. Arrow is so lucky to have you. ❤
Yes! The overwhelming emotions are for real. As a toddler mum your life gets really tough. There are some moments when giving away positive energy to bring up a kid is hard because you have none left ( in that moment) although a kid is a ray of sunshine who imparts positive energy to you, you’re an adult who has her own set of things and needs, which do get compromised. That being said, motherhood is divine and magical.
No lie these are my favorite videos! Parenting especially a toddler is SO hard. Thanks for sharing and being so open even though I know in the moment it’s hard you’re doing great!
Love the realness ❤️ and thank you for making me realize my toddler isn’t “bad” for not always listening or having tantrums. Everyone always shows the good moments and one day we will look back and miss these days with our littles!
I started watching you about a month ago and I don’t regret it this video made me realize some days it’s ok to reroute your day because toddler is not feeling it thank you for sharing days like this
This whole video is the MOOD, I get it girl and thank you for normalizing this!! 💙💙💙
I really appreciate you being raw and real. Those days happen ALOT for me with my 2 year old and those day be so overwhelming. Just keep doing you❤
More of this needs to be on social media😊
You are a great mama! This is life! Everyone has those moments. ❤
Another toddler mom over here! 🙌🏻 beem loving your channel for awhile now! My son is 2 1/2 and autistic and he's the best person I've ever met. Most days are full with therapies (speech, ot, pt, special ed) but he's such a bright light and sooo smart. I'm always trying to ground myself in my breath, laughing whenever I can and when he's in bed, mama timmmeee 💟
I needed this video. Thanks for being so real. Also I'd love a speech update video! My little is arrows age and also living the speech therapy life
This is my day every. single. day. I’ve also been feeling like I’m failing, but seeing that this is just toddlerhood makes me feel so much better.
Don't feel like you're failing! One parent to another you got this!!
Thank you for sharing this side of motherhood. I laughed so hard at some parts because I related so closely to the struggle. Mom guilt is real and can take so many forms. Anyway it was nice to see that I wasn't alone.
This needed to be discussed! Thank you for being so honest and open. It really does help to know we are all in this together. This needs to be normalized!
Yessss!...All. of. this. 🙌🏻.. Love how real this is! My daughter (2 months younger than Arrow).. is going through the same picky dresser stage. What has helped for this past week is asking her what color shirt she wants to wear. It takes away the option of her saying no! You got this!
This is everyday of my life girl, I’m right there with you
Wow I really needed this. I am a 24 year old single mom to a 3 year old boy with autism. The days are alwayssss so hard and overwhelming for me.
I spend a lot of time comparing myself to other moms on social media because they only show the good parts and not the difficult parts and because most of them don’t have a child with a disability. But I feel so much relief watching this video and reading the comments that all moms feel this way whether their child is disabled or not, motherhood is hard.
Thank you for sharing this. 🤍😭
The mom guilt is real. My baby is 6 mo and I am currently the only working parent and stress and overwhelm are like my natural state of being right now. I think you are doing fabulous, and I appreciate the realness. 💕
Thank you for making this video. You are so brave to show the real side of motherhood and especially single parenting. You are definitely not alone.
Thanks for showing yourself overwhelmed - so important to see. 💕
I primarily work outside the home. However on occasion I will work from home if my daughter is sick, or if there is a snow day. I find that I have much more difficulty managing my emotions when my daughter is having a meltdown, when I feel the tug between mom and work. It's such a guilt moment! ♥️
I’m struggling through the beginning of toddlerhood and I have my husband to lean on. You are doing amazing!
Absolutely what I needed. Real emotions. Real life.
just wanna say "Respect!" for having a real life video without all the picture perfect typical social media approved day. thank you for this
I have a 2.5 year old right now. I can completely relate to this. Everyday is a rollercoaster lately. Thank you for sharing something realistic, because sometimes you watch content and everyone makes parenthood look easy, blissful and perfect, which makes me feel horrible about experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions almost everyday with daughter. Thanks!
The video I didn’t know I needed. Thank you for being honest and true, the toddler struggle is real some days. Keep on keeping on mama ❤
I think she said “no thank you.” Aaawe ❤️ I feel you momma and baby.
God I needed this. I’ve been having one of those days for what it feels like weeks. And I was convinced I had a defective toddler, like her system has short circuit and I have to take her back to the shop. But it makes you feel so much less crazy and ALONE when you know that this isn’t just your kid, and it isn’t just you that wants to also just cry. My heart it so filled with love for you and arrow for opening up your life to us and also that it will get better. It’s not just me. And this is not forever.
I really value that you are super honest with your life as a mom. It's really refreshing. It also helps those who are on the fence about having kids, to see if it's really for them, based on parents' good & bad days.
ALSO, watching super nanny episodes on TH-cam actually gives really good suggestions for discipline, ex time outs etc. You can also try to help your daughter when she's overstimulated. Telling her:
-Look at me.
-Let's breath together. Deep breaths.
-Then rewarding her for calling down
Then it could be easier to get her to do what she wants.
I can definitely relate and for sure could use a new perspective so thank you!
I love the whole “It’s important to take a minute to yourself. A couple hours every couple days to recoup, reset, and refresh your mind. I don’t want to be judged for feeling like it can be stressful to be a parent sometimes. A lot of what we see on the internet in the lens of motherhood is all the amazing parts of it, which there are amazing parts. But nobody talks about the hard days. Nobody talks about how there’s difficult days. I’m honored to be a mother and I wouldn’t change it for the world. You can still absolutely love, cherish, and honor something and still feel overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed, and sometimes sad. Without it totally blacking out all the good. A lot of the mom guilt comes from having to balance things like work/life while also feeling like you aren’t totally in control of your toddler. As a parent you’re “in charge” but - a toddler is learning all these emotions and how to express themselves so in a way- they are in control because you’re helping them learn how to navigate all this and sometimes toddlers have a difficult time with simple things and as a parent you have to be there for your them.” Literally saved that to my notes to get me through hard times lol you’re the best
THANK YOU so much for creating this video!!! I have a toddler who is one month younger than Arrow and let me just say that this past weekend was such a roller coaster of emotions on our end. Watching your video, I was feeling all that mom guilt and anxiety seeping back in but it also felt good to see that i am definitely not alone. I sometimes feel like I am alone in this but your video came at the right time. Thank you so much for keeping it real and for sharing it with us !
Hahha, the rollercoaster of toddler/kid life is real 😂 thanks for showing this and you’re rocking it Brittany!! ❤
I have a 21 month old and this is my life too. Sometimes your plans go out the window, you have a really unproductive day and it's tough to deal with. Nice to know we're all the same and no one has a perfectly well behaved child all the time xx
My son is 2.5 and just like this. He is also autistic. BUT what really helped, is getting him to daycare. He has changed so much since being around other kids.
This is real life! I home school and being adaptable like this will save your sanity.
As a mom of 2 - 6years old an 14 months old - my advise for when I have something to do first thing in the morning is to make the child during the privious day ( after the afternoon nap ot before bed time, whenever they are happy) to choose outfit for the next day. For us was a fun game - let's prepare jammies and outfit for tomorrow.
I have a 5 year old & a 20 month old, both boys! Their temperament is intense!! You’re not alone ❤ every day is fun with stress in the mix.
Do not feel bad one bit! This is a normal life with a toddler!!! They can drive you crazy in a hot minute and it's a freaking rollercoaster every day. You can't solve everything all the time at once. You're doing great!
Girl, you are amazing and doing an awesome job! I'm a mother of 2 boys under 2 and I feel this way on the daily!!!
So relatable! You're definitely not alone.
You’re an amazing mama. So patient and kind. When my toddler fights getting dressed usually giving her a bottle or snack while I dress her helps. I’ll also close her door and sit down calmly with her while she lets her big feelings out and just let her know “I know you don’t want to get dressed but we have to do we can go to grandmas”. And I’ll repeat it. Eventually she calms down and I get her dressed and then open the door so she can leave. ❤️🙏
Just came across your channel and I freaking LOVE you girl 💖 Thank you for keeping it real, authentic and raw. From one full time single Momma to another you help me tremendously especially when I feel alone, unheard and like I'm barely keeping it together 🥴
You are so patient and understanding 💞 you're doing great!
When you said mental minute! I feel you I have a 1.5 year old and a 6 week old, after 3 poop explosions yesterday and teething tantrum, I needed more than a mental minute!
All the way from Australia, I love your content and you are a boss for even filming whilst balancing a toddler! Be kinder to yourself Brittany! We are all in this with you xx
I can’t tell you how many tripods I’ve returned because they all SUCK
I was already feeling validated from watching your day but you just made my week!! Thank you!!❤
Oh and who can get their child dress in under an hour?🤯
Can relate 💯 🙌 you’re the only ‘mum’ influencer I can consistently watch. Just so genuine, thanks so much!
Watching in Australia xxx
I had no idea how much I needed this vid! Thank you Britt!
It’s not easy to be a working mom and take care of a toddler that is also learning all of these new emotions, that sometimes, we don’t even know how to navigate them… I had a similar morning with my 2y and now that his sleeping, I’m here watching your vid while I take a shower and cry knowing that it is ok, that it will get better! 💜
You got this! A shower and a cry is very healing ❤
relatable for sure. thank you for being real.
Totally get this! I had one of those mornings with my son. Luckily super Nana (grandma) took him for the day while I worked from home. Sometimes we just need that little break to recollect ourselves and continue to be the best moms we can be ❤️
Yep! This is exactly being a mom. Always a Rollercoaster of highs and lows. ❤️❤️
I've been watching you since Arrow was a wee fetus! Now that my baby is 18 months I am so grateful for your channel. It's not easy woman! Thank you for sharing everything. The good, the bad, and everything on between. I can relate 100%
You are so patient. I don’t give choices when it comes to clothes I just have an outfit ready to go
I love that your videos are so realistic! I have a 2.5 year old as well and sometimes it’s so hard to get him out the door. I let him watch TH-cam while I get him dressed. It’s pretty much the only time I give him screen time but it works. He lets me put on sunscreen. I use to the counting trick.