I have no idea what happens when people become parents, but all of a sudden, we feel this need, this want, this passion to share our experiences and knowledge--even to those who didn't ask (and most don't).
What is it about parenting that makes us automatically think we know exactly what the other parent needs to hear to lessen their burdens?
We don't.
More times than I can count, I've given "helpful hints" and "good information" to mothers, fathers, grandparents, even the kids themselves in all sorts of places. Most nod their heads, even smile, and say "thank you" when I'm done, but I've started wondering how many are thinking "Look Lady, I know you mean well, but didn't ask you. Now please go away before I let my toddler chunk his wet diaper at you."
I think it's the desire to connect with other parents, other people, and to keep us from going crazy. Parenting can require an adult to go for days without having a rationale conversation that doesn't include the words Wiggles, Dora, diaper, potty, or no. (Let me change that) NO!
Endless amounts of time playing games like I Spy, Princess Dominoes, Candy Land and now far can I throw my lunch across the table (okay, that's not really a kid/parenting game), can send even the most level-headed of parents wanting to send themselves to time out and running for high fat carbs.
After working as a nurse and and now as a mother, I know I have a lot of answers, good answers, and solid information, but it doesn't mean everyone else wants to hear it. I've figured out if I can't shut up to a woman in the cereal aisle about what is the best way to get a child to quit chewing on the handle of the shopping cart, I haven't had enough downtime. So, I'm working on that, but it doesn't mean that I won't start giving information and "the right way" to do things to some mother I see at pre-school. I'll just have to work on how much is enough.

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