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Motherhood is a full-time job, as any mother will tell you.
But it’s not sorcery it’s justwhat moms do!
So what are the things only moms notice about their kids that others might not?
We talked to both professional experts and mamas in the trenches to find out.
Walfish has seen firsthand when this is the case, too.
“Usually and sadly, the mom is right.”
So trust yourself if you suspect something, and don’t be shy about sharing it.
That’s whatHeidi McBain, a Texas-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, toldThe List.
McBain speaks from experience on the topic, as she’s also a parent.
Notably, she noticed very early on that her daughter had a strong creative instinct.
So hang onto those hand turkeys, mamas!
This was something that McBain noticed in her son, who was prone to antics from the get-go.
If you could relate, rejoice!
You might have a future Ellen DeGeneres on your hands.
Maria Lianos-Carbone, a mother of two and the author ofOh Baby!
And it’s notjustbecause they’re being cranky or difficult that’s not the whole story.
Lianos-Carbone has seen it in action with her kid.
You just have to know what to look for.
The clues can be super subtle, too, even to the most discerning mama.
But they’re there.
So if it feels like something is off, don’t be afraid to bust out the mom-probe.
That was despite the fact that there were no symptoms of illness at all!
So was she right about her prediction?
“Well what do you know, the next day he developed a fever,” she shared.
Because, of course he did.
And you don’t want to miss the real ones, for sure.
“Usually once they’ve had a chance to talk about things they aren’t ‘sick’ anymore!”
Nice job, mama.
And that applies to situations just like this.
So what is it that gives it away?
Douglas toldThe Listall about it.
Douglas also recalled a specific time when her spidey sense was on point.
“My daughter was about 2 years old.
She looks like she is having so much fun!'”
Lo and behold, just two minutes later, her daughter started making a fuss.
“This is not the time for teasing or arguing or proving a point.
It’s taken me almost 10 years, but I’m figuring some stuff out.”
So when you sense a hurricane on the horizon, approach with caution.
That too, is a mom thing.
“I think I’m hardwired somehow to see the danger in every situation.
This is annoying for my kids, I’m sure,” Wisler penned in an article onScary Mommy.
So you’re not alone in those nagging, worrisome concerns, moms!
How relatable is that?
