When it comes to parenting, I like to go with my gut and not overthink things. But when that fails (ha), I usually end up doing a ton of research.
But I've learned the hard way not to talk too much about it. I have friends who look at me like crazy if I mention various books I've read on a subject. I start to feel bad, like I've overthought something that should come naturally. Maybe I have? I don't know any more.
Do you research parenting, or do you go with the flow more?
pomelo / 5866 posts
I research like crazy...until I'm about to lose it... but at the end of the day...I still have to make the call since everyone says something different. I just realized my biggest go-to parenting tips I learned from my brother's experience....not text research. My husband usually just lets it flow and asks me what I researched so he can incorporate it in his repartoire. He still likes the research when it comes to trouble spots. He's just unwilling to do it.
GOLD / wonderful grape / 20289 posts
I research because I like to know my options and make an educated decision, but then I always stick to my gut decision. Like with sleep I researched sleep training, but we didn't go that route.
pear / 1728 posts
I go with the flow. I figure people have been parenting forever without research and books, so I can prob just go with it. I kind of just do what feels natural and works for us. Funny thing is, I over-research everything else lol.
pomegranate / 3275 posts
I go with the flow but I always have Super Nanny guiding me in the back of my head hahahaha. I actually research and read more with my second than I did with my first.
persimmon / 1453 posts
I like researching things before I need them, and applying the information in a way that works for us. (Reading sleep books while still pregnant, etc.)
hostess / wonderful watermelon / 39513 posts
I research some things but I mostly go with the flow.
grapefruit / 4823 posts
more go with the flow and only really research things i'm completely clueless on and can't figure out on my own lol
hostess / wonderful grape / 20803 posts
I go with the flow (and consult my sister, who has 3 kids and friends who have kids just a little older than my son). I did do a lot of research on sleep when things fell apart around 3.5 months.
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