Parenting ‘Merit Badges’ Are the Motivation You Need

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When it comes to milestones, it often feels like babies steal the spotlight. From their first smile to their first steps, we celebrate these tiny triumphs regularly. But what about the parents? Enter Jamie and Alex, hosts of the podcast “Parenting Unplugged”, who believe that moms and dads deserve recognition for their own milestones. They’ve launched a fun Kickstarter for humorous — yet totally deserved — parenting merit badges.

“We’ve created merit badges for parenting. Think of them as badges for surviving sleepless nights and managing toddler tantrums!” their campaign states. The heart of their message? You’re doing a fantastic job, and it’s high time you get acknowledged for your efforts.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of their badges and the witty descriptions that come with them:

The first five make up the ‘Essentials Pack,’ and once you feel like a pro, you can level up to the ‘Advanced Pack’ for even more amusing accolades.

1. Congratulations! You’ve brought a child into the world, whether through pregnancy or adoption. No matter how it happened, you did it!
2. Sleep Victory: Against all odds, you managed to get your little one to sleep for four whole hours. Keep this up, and you might just reclaim your sanity.
3. Awkward Romance: Navigating intimacy while parenting can be tricky. Whether you’re trying to reconnect post-birth or sneaking moments of affection, you’ve survived the chaos. Congrats on keeping the romance alive!
4. Bathroom Break Champion: You’ve achieved the remarkable feat of tending to your baby’s needs while multitasking in the bathroom. What a pro move!
5. Brave Departure: Leaving your baby with a caregiver was hard, but you did it. You showed incredible strength by stepping away, even when your heart ached. Well done!
6. Self-Care Reminder: You finally remembered that you need to take care of yourself too. Whether it’s eating a meal or taking a shower, you’re back to being a human—cheers to that!
7. Milk Run Success: You went out to get milk and actually came back. That’s a win! You resisted the temptation to disappear and start anew. Good for you!
8. Unsolicited Advice Survivor: Out with your child and unsolicited advice comes your way? You handled it like a champ. Thanks for sharing, random stranger!
9. Breaking the Rules: You swore you wouldn’t let the TV be a babysitter, but here we are. Sometimes you have to bend your own rules; it’s all part of the parenting journey!
10. Kickstarter Pledge: If you want to snag these badges, make sure to check out their Kickstarter campaign for a fun way to celebrate your parenting journey.

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In summary, parenting is filled with challenges and triumphs that deserve recognition. These merit badges not only offer a humorous take on the everyday struggles of parenthood but also serve as a reminder to celebrate every victory, big or small.