Talking to other parents is always helpful, regardless of whether someone is a new mom, trying to figure out what to say at a moms group, or an experienced mom. You can also refresh your mom-to-mom communication skills by learning which topics to discuss with other mothers.
Moms often talk about many things when they get together. It is helpful to know the most relevant topics. It’s important to remember that every mom can learn something new.
These are 10 topics you can discuss with moms.
Feeding and eating
This is a difficult one for moms. Each mom has a ‘thing’ they do at mealtimes. It could be refusing certain foods or refusing to eat. Or eating in an unsavory way.
Talking with moms can lead to suggestions on how to overcome these eating mountains. Talking with other moms about eating and feeding will help calm parents and provide practical solutions.
Local sales & specials
A mom must know where the best deals and specials are for her kids. Moms can talk to one another about the best places to shop for something. They find the lowest prices, the best quality, and the most affordable rates.
Do not go to the shops alone looking for your ‘holy gold’. Ask moms to join you and tell you where they found their deal.
School Staff
Although it may seem like a long time before your little one goes to school or nursery, they will eventually get there sooner than you think. Talk to other mothers about the best preschools and how to add your child to the waiting list.
You will only learn the potential pitfalls and hidden benefits of taking your child to certain schools or institutions if you communicate openly with other moms. These details will not be available on the school’s website or Facebook page.
Resources
You notice that your older child is outgrowing their clothes and you talk to another mom about her need for clothes for her younger child. Moms can talk about the clothes their children have and how they need them. They realize there is enough quality, well-worn clothing to go around.
It can be a blessing for all to share resources with moms. It’s important to remember that little babies quickly grow into big babies, and then toddlers, so it is a good idea to share resources among moms.
Home remedies for common ailments
Moms often talk about home remedies that have worked for them. There are many affordable and effective options available, including those for common colds or mosquito bites.
Every mom has a secret recipe she’s used that worked. She can share it with other moms. It is vital to continue to communicate and share life-changing information with other moms. Home remedies should not be considered a substitute for medical care.
Safety issues
Although the park down the street may seem safe at first, it is best to discuss with other moms whether or not you should go there. Maybe a mom was going to let her child go to a swimming school.
Other moms have warned it isn’t the best school for safety. Talking with other moms about safety issues can keep you on top of current, community-oriented safety issues. This information can help parents make informed decisions about how to manage their children and keep them safe.
Community entertainment
Talking with moms can help them discover the latest entertainment news and details. Ask your moms if there are any events in the area this weekend or week.
Mothers can share information about expos, community centers events, live entertainment stints and child-friendly event details. Moms should network to find out the best kid-friendly entertainment.
Discipline strategies
Talking with other moms about discipline strategies can help you come up with new and creative ways to deal with when your child isn’t listening. Information that comes directly from another mom has the advantage of being tried and proven. This information is not just a collection of textual information without any practical backing.
Ask a mom who has been through a similar situation with her child for a solution.
Heart matters
It might seem easier and less difficult to keep mums in the dark about mothering. However, it can be very beneficial to open up to other moms and share your feelings and thoughts with them.
Moms need a friend who is sincere and understanding. Heart problems should not be overlooked. Your spouse should always be first to address heart issues, but a mom can always turn to a friend.
Mom bragging
A mom should not be offended by the bragging of another mom. Moms can freely share all the adorable things that their children and babies have done without judgment (provided there is a trusting relationship between them).
Moms love to talk about their children. These conversations may also include photo-sharing sessions. It’s much more fun to brag about your child with other moms who get it.
Let’s talk about paternal depression
It isn’t often discussed enough. After babies are born, dads can experience depression. They need support to overcome it.
Postpartum Depression is often discussed with a focus on women. Because this is the area where mental health has been the main focus after babies are born. It is the hormones of women that are most affected by pregnancy. It is these same hormones that are rapidly depleting that cause depression after the babies are born. It makes sense that doctors should be more concerned about new mothers than new fathers. For many years, it was believed that this was the case in the medical community. It is now becoming clear that depression can also affect men after the birth of babies. Paternal Depression is a topic that needs to be addressed.
Because of the lack of information about paternal depression, it is often less well-known. Partly, this is due to men not being aware of the severity of their condition. This is why paternal depression is often not reported. According to Michigan.gov, 10 percent of men are affected by paternal depression each year. However, more suffer silently. This is not good for either the men or their families. It is crucial that men are screened for mental health issues after giving birth.
