What has been your most frustrating moment as a mom?

Being a mom is one of the most fulfilling experiences. But at times it can also be one of the most frustrating. What parenting experience has really driven you up the wall?

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By Lisa Reed

- Posted on Aug 16, 2012

My 11 year old son, ALWAYS has to have the last word, and he just doesn't know when to stop. It will drive you insane!

Amy - commented on Oct 3, 2012

my 11 year old son like that too

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By Sarah Beaufoy

- Posted on Aug 16, 2012

Trying to break the cycle of my girls following my path like I did my mum and get them to better themselves(which means them putting in more effort to achieve more)

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By Jessica Garvin

- Posted on Feb 12, 2013

GREAT ARTICLE FOR THIS:
"The kids Are Driving me NUTS and I'm seriously about to lose my Sh**!"
http://www.3stagesofgirl.com

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By Gina

- Posted on Dec 12, 2012

Handling toddler temper tamtrums, especially the ones in public places, have got to be the biggest challenge, as of now. Also, it's nearly impossible to relax in public outings because I'm always on edge trying to predict my active toddler's next move and keeping him out of harm's way. So I'd say I don't find joy in going out to visit other people's homes or social gatherings, because I find them to be way too stressful with a naughty toddler, who will either break something and/or get hurt ,if I as much as blink for a second.

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By Leslie

- Posted on Sep 7, 2012

My 3 year old daughter still waking up in the middle of the night to go pee pee and having a newborn that only breastfeeds so thats means he wakes up every 2 hours :( .. i dnt get sleep ..

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By Kellie Hines

- Posted on Aug 30, 2012

potty training my youngest, she gets that she doesnt want the diaper on after its dirty now but will strip the diaper off before i get a chance to change it. i have cleaned up so may poopy messes out of my carpet now its rediculous. we do the potty chair thing, i offer incentives to do it on the potty and still no progress. im running out of ideas, and clean patches of carpet :(

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By Stephanie M. Clemens

- Posted on Aug 30, 2012

THEIR MOUTHS!!!

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By Corinne Macdonald

- Posted on Aug 29, 2012

i spent 2 years trying to get my 12 year old transferred to a new school because he has been bullied by not only students for 2 years but then last year a teacher decided to start in on the action too! Then instead of treating my son like the bullied victim the district tried treating him like a "troubled child!" Finally we got a new vice principal and she did more for my son in the first 2 days of school the the other staff had done for him in 2 years! Not to mention he had been going to the same school since K!

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By Karen Tan

- Posted on Aug 22, 2012

Mine frustrating moments are feeding my oldest son and putting the younger son to bed. I have one boy sleeps well, but eats poorly; one boy eats well but sleep poorly.

Chrissy - commented on Aug 22, 2012

And i have one boy who potties well but eats poorly and one boy who eats well and potties poorly, times like these i wish my twins would be more in synce

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By Chrissy Denizard

- Posted on Aug 22, 2012

Potty Training and picky eating

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By Lisa St John

- Posted on Aug 18, 2012

My son in his early teens was harder to handle than when he was a baby and toddler.

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By Janis Czirr

- Posted on Aug 15, 2012

My 4 year old's attitude! Oh man I love her to death but she is defiant and doesn't listen at times and my DH and I just want to tape her mouth shut! Other times she is so sweet and we play and have fun then others she turns into a little monster!

Natalia - commented on Aug 15, 2012

You just described our 5 year old....I feel better knowing we aren't the only ones going through this phase
Cynthia - commented on Aug 17, 2012

Recalling back to my parenting days when my kids were small; my most asperating time was when my daughter was in first grade. EVERY morning we had a tug of war on what she should wear to school. She was so defiant! I wish I had known what I now know.. For one,she could have been given choices that would prevent a confrontation; two, this is just a small potatoes situation. There are far more things to be addressed in life..and those came later. Even as adults we can learn a lesson...and Janis, we have now a grandson that is just as defiant like your 4 year old. This too shall pass.