My 2yo daughter shot up in bed laughing cause I told her a funny joke and full on headbutted my face and gave me a black eye. This shit is no joke.

Dan what about if you’re very old

Speaking from my experience as an old fart, there a lots more ways it can hurt you, but the kisses and hugs fix them quicker. Being a Papa is the best job on earth.

Nods in “broke my pinky toe on a carpet edge bending over to grab the Boy”

Now write about working conditions for the field of child care professionals

Bravo. This is top of my list of "things I wish everyone had been more candid about when I asked what it was going to be like to be a parent"

Parenthood “is a sport that you have to be prepared for,” Kola Jegede, a NYU spinal surgeon, told me. He and others offered tips to minimize injuries from baby lifting, toddler play and other activities that can risk pain. (Might not save you from a toddler jumping on your head, though)

My first and only black eye was from one of my boys. Also, I have constant bruises, even though they’re all 10+ now. They don’t know their strength or the boundaries of their bodies. It’s wild!

I developed de Quervain’s tenosynovitis (“mommy thumb”) that requires surgical release.

FYI if anyone gets this, opt for the sedation! “I want to watch you operate on my wrist while it’s strapped down” was not my best decision.

I got that from shoveling snow, not mommying.

Or in the case of Donald Trump, getting bone spurs from kicking them after the rapes because it seems like he would be that type

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Getting poked in the eye was a constant threat. If you wear glasses, you are lucky. This is one of the unmentioned downsides of having LASIK.

I was just going to write - keep their nails trimmed. getting poked in the eye is even more dangerous when their nails aren't trimmed. and scratched corneas HURT.

I was a shell of myself for more than a year when our kiddo was 2-3. Finally consulted a PT who said it was my psoas (& other core weakness). After another year neglecting to do my prescribed exercises, I found this 22 min yoga routine that’s been an absolute lifesaver. youtu.be/JsE4csvlUfA?...

Why are you reminding me to do my therapy 😋 Seriously though—thanks for the video. Adding that a massage gun is awesome for reaching the psoas and incredible for improving flexibility. I use it while stretching to improve range of motion and it’s been a lifesaver.

I thought I should clarify…I’m using the gun on the muscle that is under tension while I’m stretching. 3 x 20-30 seconds is more effective then 20 minutes of stretching. The effect last 10-12 hours. If only I could cultivate a habit 😔

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Her channel is the yoga channel on you tube

Adriene is great! I'm gonna do this one, thanks!

20 years ago when my daughter was born, my mother in law had a slightly different take which was “Welcome to parenting, the most competitive sport there is”

Hearing that these tips are helpful so pasting them here

Good advice. Mine are adults now and dealing with back and hip issues from those years.