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🍋 Millenial vs. GenX - Who's Nailing Parenthood

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Markey Battle
October 06, 2023

Happy Fri-yay! Here’s to a weekend of football, food, and absolutely no stress! We’re kidding, we don’t have that kind of power, but we can make the next five minutes of your life very enjoyable with this Friday edition of Lemon Mommy!

In This Lemon Mommy:

  • What Are The Biggest Differences Between Gen X and Millenial Parenting?

  • Use the Brickit App to Organize Your Kiddos’ Legos

  • Get Ready for the Yummiest Sunday Night Football With These Amazing Recipes 🏈

  • Lemon Deals: Shop the Final Target Circle Deals Today and Tomorrow 🎯

  • Everything You Need to Know About Your Toddler’s Sleep Schedule 🛌

What Are The Biggest Differences Between Gen X and Millenial Parenting? 🚾

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It’s no secret that every new generation of parents has new practices, priorities, and preferences. And while there has yet to be a generation that has done everything perfectly, there is something that each generation can learn from the last.

In case you’re wondering, Generation X is known for having big families, weathering several challenges, and more. Meanwhile, millennials came after this generation (between 1981 and 1996) and developed unique parenting rules and regulations. While there is merit to both of the ways these generations raised and are raising their kids, we want to highlight some of Gen X's wisdom in their parenting style.

1. Helicopter Parenting

Helicopter parenting can manifest itself in several different ways. Some parents might track their children’s every move on a GPS-locating app, while others might be too involved in their children’s preschool activities or playdates.

For the most part, Gen X did not employ this parenting style in their lives. Matthew Hennessey, author of Zero Hour for Gen X, explains that “Generation X comes from a tactile world.” They didn’t have cell phones or feel the need to look over their childrens’ shoulders. This resulted in Gen X approaching parenting with a somewhat hands-off approach, allowing their children more freedom, something millennials could learn from.

2. Extracurriculars

The current parenting generation is known for over-scheduling and committing their kids to too many lessons, extracurriculars, and more. This constant on-the-go schedule is leading to burnout and unhealthy boundaries.

Gen X’s hands-off mentality carries over to this subject as well. A poll in Time magazine found that 50% of Gen X parents believed their friend’s children were overscheduled and had too many activities, while only 36% of millennials agreed.

While your little one might not get into Julliard at 12 years old, we’re in favor of letting your children find out what they want to do on their own and letting them be bored, if that’s what it takes. Don’t overburden your children with activities and schedules, instead, be more like Gen X.

3. The Comparison Game

Posting about your children’s accomplishments every now and then is great, but seeing a constant barrage of parents bragging about their children can turn into a comparison game very quickly. If you’re getting burnt out and exhausted thinking about posting all of your kiddo’s wins, take a page out of Gen X’s book and just don't!

It’s amazing how much a hands-off approach to parenting can do for you and your kid’s life. Maybe the biggest secret to Gen X’s parenting approach is simply to let whatever happens to happen and not worry about it too much. Easier said than done, right?

Mom Tip💡: Use the Brickit App to Organize Your Kiddos’ Legos

Does it feel like your home is full of Legos you don’t know what to do with? Try the ‘Brickit” app on iOS and Google Play.

💡Simply scan your legos and see all of the possible builds your kids can make!

🍋Lemon Yummy: Get Ready for the Yummiest Sunday Night Football With These Amazing Recipes 🏈

No matter how much you might like the game, I think we can all agree that the best part about football is the food. That’s why we’re serving up some recipes that will make your family celebrate more than a touchdown this weekend.

Lemon Deals: Shop the Final Target Circle Deals Today and Tomorrow 🎯

ICYMI, we’re nearing the end of Target Circle Week! Target Circle is Target’s rewards program. It’s free and members get a heap load of deals including free Apple TV+ for 3 months, free Apple Music for 2 Months, free 50 GB of iCloud+ for 3 months, and much more!

But if you’re curious about the deals, don’t worry. You still have two days to shop these amazing deals and a fantastic excuse to run out to Target this weekend! Here are a few deals you do not want to miss out on:

How to Motherhood: Everything You Need to Know About Your Toddler’s Sleep Schedule 🛌

Sleep schedule? As a mother of a toddler? Yeah, we’re laughing a bit too. But the good news is no matter how impossible or difficult it might seem, toddlers can learn and abide by a somewhat stable sleep schedule. The trick is creating one.

It’s important to note that toddlers need to sleep between 11-14 hours every 24 hours. This time also includes naps, so don’t worry if your toddler isn’t quite sleeping through the night yet. Toddlers and babies usually take about two naps a day. Once they hit 18 months, they only need one nap because their allotted sleep hours lessen. Until then, your toddler must get the necessary hours of sleep.

đŸ‘¶đŸœđŸ’€ Sleep helps toddlers:

  • Experience memory and growth

  • Regulate their emotions

  • Create a supported immune system

According to Cara Walker, founder of Well Rested Mama and sleep consultant, toddlers should go to bed between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Your toddler will naturally wake up between 6 and 8 a.m. if they stick to that schedule. Unfortunately, there are some instances when your toddler will wake up at 4 in the morning, but that shouldn’t be the norm every night.

If you’re struggling to calm your toddler down, consider creating a short bedtime routine. Your toddler’s nighttime routine should only take 10-15 minutes. Do the same things every night, like brushing their teeth, shower, pajamas, and story. Don’t try to change their routine. It’s called a routine for a reason -- it ought to lull them into a comforting rhythm and a mindset for bed.

Lemon Shots 🍋 đŸ„ƒ

⚖ On Tuesday night, Democrats and eight Republicans joined together to oust The House of Representatives Speaker, Kevin McCarthy with a 216-210 vote. This is the first time in history lawmakers have removed a sitting speaker in the middle of his term.

🚹 An active shooter shot and injured five people at Morgan State University’s campus in Baltimore. Authorities have yet to put anyone in custody. This is the third year in a row that Morgan State’s homecoming has ended with an active shooter.

đŸȘ§ ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ has just announced its return date, but three WGA writers will not return. Last month, Barrymore crossed the picket line when she announced the return of her show. Now she’s paying the price.

📚 Spotify is offering a new feature that allows paying members to listen to 15 hours of audiobooks a month. This initiative will become available to U.S. subscribers this winter. Listeners will gain access to over 150,000 books.

đŸ©ș Over 75,000 Kaiser Permanente employees, one of the U.S.’s largest not-for-profit medical systems, walked out of work and onto the picket lines on Wednesday. This is the largest healthcare strike in American history and could go until November.

đŸ€– Tom Hanks warns fans about an AI video of the star promoting a dental plan. The rise of AI is worrying everyone, especially amidst SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike news. Several celebrities are speaking out against AI and the laws protecting their likeness.

💾 🏠 Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom might evict a war vet after a three-year legal suit for a $14.2 million mansion they purchased. The couple purchased the home from Carl Westcott, founder of 1-800 Flowers. Westcott is currently in poor health and potentially fighting a home eviction.

Friday Fun Facts:

ICYMI, everyone is talking about the NFL right now and we can’t help but join in on the fun. Whether you’re tuning in on Sunday nights to see a certain Miss Swift, or you just love the game, here are some fun facts about football!

  1. What year was the NFL founded?

  2. How much does a 30-second Super Bowl ad cost?

  3. How many yards made up the longest field goal in the history of the game? Bonus points if you know who kicked it.

  4. Until 1943, NFL players were not required to wear this while they played the game.

  5. What oldest NFL team that still has its original name?