mom confessionsIt's time for a Mom Confession — because, let's face it, we're real mothers and sometimes it doesn't work the way the parenting books say it should.

This Week's Confession:

I lie and say I'm "working" to avoid playing.

Sometimes I lie to my 5-year old when he wants me to play and tell him I have to "work" on my laptop -- taylormom82

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When your child wants to play, do you ever lie and say you're "working" or "very busy" when you're really not.

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We all have secrets and opinions — so thanks to this brave mom for sharing her honest thoughts, and thank you for keeping this conversation non-judgemental!

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I Sleep Naked With My Toddler

I Hate My Neighbor's Kid

I Don't Like to Play

I Sleep While My Kid Is Up

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I Turn My Kids Over to A Mom I Just Met

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