Increasingly nervous parents

[Wonderwiper]

I have come across parents like this. Sometimes it's not even based on something a Dr has said, just their own fears/worries over every little thing. For example a Dr mentions the child is in a lower percentile for weight or something. Mom keeps thinking about it later and works herself all up thinking child is not developing properly.

[Lee-Bee]

I agree with Wonderwiper. It sounds like mom wasn't even at the appointment? I would just assume that she twisted something the doc said to fit her fear and is working everyone up. What a way to live!!

[bright sparks]

I agree with Wonderwiper. It sounds like mom wasn't even at the appointment? I would just assume that she twisted something the doc said to fit her fear and is working everyone up. What a way to live!!

While this makes complete sense, she was at the appointment. She met hubby and her son there. Even if I thought she didn't, I really can't question whether or not she was telling the truth. If she says Dr said something then I have to take her at her word. I find an increasing amount of Dr's are saying the strangest things these days with regards to early childhood. She herself thought it was ridiculous but then in the next breath wants me to do as the Dr says. I told her I would continue to offer water and she was fine with that. I don't provide milk anyway so its not like I have anything to substitute it with and he already doesn't drink milk here at all. We discussed how big his appetite was and that filling him up with milk every time he is thirsty is not the best way to keep him well hydrated without it potentially having a negative impact on his appetite. This kid eats like a horse and anyone who would see him would agree that there is no issue with his sizing or weight. Not even low percentile, just perfectly average. That doc is nuts!!

[bright sparks]

I have come across parents like this. Sometimes it's not even based on something a Dr has said, just their own fears/worries over every little thing. For example a Dr mentions the child is in a lower percentile for weight or something. Mom keeps thinking about it later and works herself all up thinking child is not developing properly.

I have no idea what it must be like in this woman's head. I honestly would like to smack her in the head and tell her to pull herself together lol If she was my friend that is exactly what I would do haha. This isn't a question of parenting style, this is anxiety on her part which results in potential problems with her child because she isn't thinking straight. Her husband is the polar opposite and while I understand he likely just wants to support her so she feels better, I wish he would tell her otherwise when she is blowing things out of proportion that would be more supportive versus reinforcing her overthinking of things when its totally wrong.

[Momof4]

One more thing, Bright Sparks, have you made the same vow I have? At interviews I bring up different parenting styles including AP and ask point blank if they know about it or subscribe to any of the views. My vow - Nobody is coming in here with that kind of parent style ever again.

[nschildcare]

One more thing, Bright Sparks, have you made the same vow I have? At interviews I bring up different parenting styles including AP and ask point blank if they know about it or subscribe to any of the views. My vow - Nobody is coming in here with that kind of parent style ever again.

I am nodding my head yes to all of this.