Mommy Wars? This Video Settles the Debate
I’m a Sisterhood of Motherhood sponsored blog partner, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure.
Have you ever been in a situation with a sideways glance from another parent and you just felt judged? Or maybe they whispered a snarky comment under their breath. You know, loud enough for you to hear but not speaking directly to you. Unfortunately, these experiences happen way too often. It’s easy to judge and not take the time to understand and accept others around us despite our differences.
We all became parents when聽that new baby (or in some cases older children) were bought into our lives for the very first time. I can clearly recall how clueless I was as a first-time聽mom, navigating my entirely new role. The picture below is聽our first family selfie, my son is聽only 5 days old here. I remember so clearly thinking, “Now what?” as we brought him home from the hospital for the very first time completely unsure of ourselves as parents.
In those early days, I often turned to friends, family, and even internet “new mommy” support groups to find a mommy circle I could go to for advice and celebrate the milestones. What I found was lots and lots and lots of opinions, and often not always meant to help me聽find my own best way to raise my family.聽Similac believes that all parents should feel welcomed and united in the parenting space and I couldn’t agree more.
We are all entitled to our own opinions — no matter how strong they may be in favor of one side of an issue or the other. But, regardless of our own best methods for our families, we need to embrace love, support, and show kindness towards others. Remember, we are all learning this parenthood thing one step at a time. How to handle toddler tantrums? Well, the answer doesn’t come until we’ve faced a few tantrums and start to understand how our child best responses. Dealing with a teenager sneaking out of the house? We don’t know how to respond until we are there – staring the situation head on.
Similac produced a video that is funny and all to true about the clear debates we so often face in the mommy space. This is a must watch video that will make you laugh聽and you won’t believe how it ends!
I absolutely love this video, it tugs on my heart strings knowing that what it comes down to is taking care of our children with safety being the most important aspect. It’s all about doing the best we can and loving our own, and others too. Maybe it’s just my own postpartum hormones with a new, and likely last, little 2 month old in my home, but I literally tear up as the parents all join together to help the baby in the video. That’s what it’s all about. Raising our own children the very best we know how each day and being supportive to聽those around us, too, who are learning,聽just as we are,聽as we become parents with each new challenge we come across.
I’m thrilled to be joining with Similac this year in聽this campaign to unite parents in The Sisterhood of Motherhood.聽Let’s embrace each other, despite our differences, and reach out with compassion towards others realizing that we are all in this journey together. Embrace the idea of聽The Sisterhood of Motherhood by offering encouragement, not judgement, the next time you see a parent in need.
You can connect with Similac on their brand new Facebook page to join the conversation and encourage moms and parents everywhere as we learn and grow together.
What are your thoughts on Mommy Wars?
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I loved that video, it definitely holds true to we all just want what is best for our kids so don’t be so judgy. Sometimes it’s hard but as parents it is better to band together instead of standing on different sides of the street. Also the picture of your kiddo yawning is too cute.
Watching the mommy wars as a stay at home dad is very enlightening. It’s hard to remember the newness sometimes with kids ranging from 24 years old down to 1 year old. I’ve always been unable to decide what bothered me more – unsolicited advice from people who don’t have kids or from people with kids who should know better.
It really is a cute video. I love the message it sends. All the judging really needs to stop.
I hope that when I have kids other mothers will help me, not judge me.
I totally think there shouldn’t be Mommy Wars. We should definitely be all more understanding and supportive of each other! 馃檪
I’m not going to weigh in on the Mommy Wars because I’m not a mommy yet. But there is not one way of parenting and no right way of parenting.
I’m not going to weigh in on the Mommy Wars because I’m not a mommy yet. But there is not one way of parenting and no right way of parenting.
No thanks on the Mommy Wars. Life is too short be worry about everyone around you. Thanks for sharing. I loved reading everyone’s comments, too.
Honestly, women are just catty. Perhaps it hormones. Perhaps its how they were raised. But every single woman I have ever crossed paths with has judged another mother in some way, shape or form. Because something worked for them, it must work for you too. Some people can’t grasp the concept that we aren’t all the same. Instead of tearing each other down we should be building each other up – whether you believe in how someone does something the same as you or not. We should listen with open hearts because we could learn something from someone else.
Hmm, never heard of this, my kids are all grown now. My daughter has a four month old, can’t wait for her to check this out.
I choose not to participate in the mommy wars. Although as a new mom, I found many an alpha mom who felt the need to school me and make me feel bad.
I don’t get mommy wars- shouldn’t we all support each other?
Thus video is so true beyond words. The Mommy wars are so very real and horrible I’m so sick of them.
Too many people like to judge others and they should not for the simple fact you know your child/family better than they do and everyone does things differently.
No mommy wars for me. I did have a mom get upset w/me and quit talking to me for a bit because we didn’t answer her 15 (not kidding) calls for a play date. We were in another state at the time, lol. #silly
I don’t believe that there is one certain way to do anything when it comes to parenting. To each their own. I tip my Mom hat to any and every parent who is making life the best they know how for their children.
I love this video. I definitely used to judge – I admit it – but it just doesn’t matter anymore. We all love our kids and are raising them how we see fit.
That’s really what it comes down too, thanks for sharing so honestly!
I just wish we would all just agree that every mom is doing the best she can. I never understood judging another mother. What works for one clearly doesn’t work for all. We all just need to find what works for our own families. The video was wonderful!
That was a really lovely video. I feel like moms have to do what works for them, and that is going to be different things for all of us. As long as you love your kids and do your best, things work out okay in the end.
It was really daunting becoming a new mother!I don’t know why moms can be so passive aggressive with each other.
It’s easy to judge other people, but we all have different challenges. It’s great that Similac is supporting sisterhood between moms.
I think some women do this because we are women. when we are younger, we prey on each other with bad looks, sideways glances and harsh words (not all women, but some..). When we become parents, moms, it is the same way for those women. So sad!
We care too much about what other people think. I wish everyone could just accept people as they are, unique and awesome
I think the war is done. Each mom knows her own child best. The mom job is a learning experience.
I think a lot of the Mommy Wars come from our own insecurities. I think we all need to realize that different approaches work for different people, and that’s ok.
As long as a mom isn’t harming her child or putting him/her at risk, I say “Go mom!” Too bad that so many others feel that it’s “their way or you’re doing it wrong”.
I have spent most of my son’s life in the mommy wars and I didn’t even know it! He has autism and I have been and still do get criticized for how we choose to raise him.
I love this video I shared it a few weeks ago! I am about to join the mommy crew of having two kids! #2 is due at the end of this summer! I’m sure it will be WAY different having two kids rather than just one!
I think mommy wars are such a waste of time and effort. NO ONE parents in the same way, and NO ONE should be judging anyone else. Do your thing, and I’ll do my thing.
Yes! I absolutely love this new commercial. What a great way to bring everyone together.
The video is so good! Every parent should see this!
WELL said – we are definitely all in it together trying to figure it out as we go!
All I can say is AMEN
There is too much judging going on these days … there are few absolutes and many variables that work for different people. Tolerance is badly needed these days!
I am definitely going to need to buy one soon. Thanks for the review it was very helpful information