DECEMBER VLOG #1 ❤️ | MOLLYMAE

[@samiicr5414]

Molly you don’t understand we need these vlogs. This is what gets us through a horrific work week.

[@rosk.wilburn5847]

Terrible product placement....its cringe 😢😢😂😂😂😂

[@SophieRowan-b8r]

So refreshing to other Mum’s talking about the difficult parts of parenting. It’s flipping hard! We’ve got this 🫶🏼

[@LauraStylus]

Say a firm “NO - that hurts. I don’t like that.” And move away from her. But also positively reinforce Bambi when she’s using “kind hands” like when she’s brushing your hair or playing gently. You’ve got this!! ❤

[@rosk.wilburn5847]

Terrible advice 😂😢😢😮

[@megroseanne]

@@rosk.wilburn5847 this isn’t at all. I work in a preschool and this is exactly what we’re taught to do

[@melinnfit]

Change in behaviour and increased neediness, when the family unit experiences changes is really very normal, these are the formative years. You are doing a great job!

[@Andrews616]

trust me little bambi knows what shes doing! setting clear and strict boundaries is absolutely the way forward - yes she will stop eventually, but stay strong!!!

[@SweedishblondefromAmerica]

Molly is just adorable and the most comforting person. It is so beautiful to see her strength through so much, she continues to look forward and create a beautiful life for her and Bambi. What an inspiration she is. Love from America, Molly Mae!! You are a treasure.

[@Kay-ds5sg]

As a former nursery worker I think it could definitely be from being at nursery that’s caused her to be more aggressive, I’ve seen it happen time and time again. If one kid starts that behavior the whole room starts. Also it is totally normal, although very frustrating and hurtful, at her age they can’t properly communicate their needs/wants so it’s just something that comes along with that. You’re doing great! Don’t take it personal and I personally wouldn’t ignore it I would correct it over and over until it hopefully is less or stops altogether ❤

[@magicalsunshine1420]

LOVE THESE VLOGS YOU DONT EVEN KNOW

[@leonier27]

Hey, I work with children who have autism and other disabilities/difficulties as well as neurotyplical children - As a team we have found by saying, for example: "hitting no" "biting no" is less language and gets to the route straight away. It is so important to say "no" last so they hear a clear demand- too many words can confuse them, making them ignore you. It doesn't work over night, we have been consistent for 3 months.

[@sophiesabrinaroberts6294]

Mum of a 2 year old here 🙋🏽‍♀️ They are brutal, they are ALL brutal. As hard as it is, just get down on her level and say “mummy doesn’t like that, that hurts mummy, mummy likes kisses and cuddles so let’s not do that and be nice instead” kind of thing. My 2 year old has a heart of gold, but he’s a devil too. It can get you down, but don’t let it. She will grow out of it, and it’s nothing to do with you💝

[@Kirsty33377]

Exactly! Everything is a phase. My daughter used to do this to me (she's 5 now, and I have 2, 3 year olds) and I only remembered that she used to do it when you talked about it there! Feels like an issue at the time and you worry that you're bringing up a monster, lol, but you're not! Kids push and test boundaries. Just tell her no, don't make it a big thing and if you need to say something like "no, mummy is going to move away" and move slightly out of her reach, it could help. It's just repeating yourself and setting that boudary each time, calmly and firmly. Feels like it doesn't work initally because they'll keep doing it, but just keep going, she'll grow out of it.

[@Jocawe]

The 3 year old is worse 😭😭😅

[@lucyelizabethyates_]

Hi Molly, I’m a mother of 5 and I would say children tend to act out in the opposite way to what their usual personality is when there’s change happening. I’m recently going through a separation and my usual ‘good’ children are now ‘naughty’ and the ‘naughty’ one are ‘good. It’s just about managing it and making sure they are supported and loved xx

[@sophielou5566]

Totally normal behaviour for toddlers. It’s a great chance to validate her feelings ‘it’s okay to feel angry but it’s not okay to hit’ ‘can you show mummy gentle hands please?’. Also you could show her ways to release anger in a way that’s not hurting others (deep breaths, stomping her feet and hitting a pillow). It’s super tough! x

[@martamy4937]

Your vlogs are my COMFORT ZONE MOLLY❤I couldn’t wait for another video.

[@BellaMcAdam]

Always love your vlogs and how open and honest you always are. So excited for these since they're gonna get me through my finals lol. Can't wait for the next!!🩵

[@rose_fraser]

Aww Bambi is so beautiful bless her 🥹♥️ her little “mummy cuddle” what a sweetheart

[@HannahGraceReynolds]

Little tip for hot chocolate making, add a bit of hot water into the powder and stir it to make a paste before you add the milk xxx

[@SabrinaHylton-h4l]

Thank god for Molly Mae I have been dying for a video!! Just as I was getting overwhelmed as a mom (untidy house, baby screaming with teething and feeling like a single parent IN a relationship) I just checked KZbin and Molly has posted 😂 I will now spend the next 30 mins cleaning watching Molly… and breath! Xxx

[@wefb3608]

Yay been waiting for this xxx i had this with my two year old girl too. they do grow out of it so don't worry too much.. every time she does it pull her hand away gently and say kind hands and i won't allow you to hit mummy and move her away gently from you.. keep doing this and honestly she will stop

[@memyuselfandi]

Your not alone Molly. I am going through what your dealing with . Stay strong xx

[@alexandrawest4374]

Loveeee the vulnerability when speaking about Bambi! There's no right & wrong way to do it but you're doing great! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@racheylp7895]

Bambi’s behaviour is just a phase, don’t worry, very normal. But we were told with our son that one day at nursery isn’t enough as the six days in between is too big a gap for them to get used too. Obvs no idea how true but it seemed to be the case with our son, so we upped it to two days xxx

[@clementiniii]

You seem so much happier these days! Love that for you

[@lucyyy7076]

Yayy! Can’t wait to watch this Molly. So proud of you for releasing another maebe collection. Can’t wait for more vlogmas videos ❤❤❤

[@Margot_est_douce.]

I can see how much effort went into this!

[@jessicainclover]

Love your vlogs Molly, so effortless and so honest! I hope Bambi grows out of it :). Thanks for being my inspiration to my vlogs! ❤

[@izzydalli7098]

I literally love these vlogs, best part of the week. Fr therapy 🤍🫶🏻

[@sophiewaters1116]

These videos are going to MAKE my Christmas 🤍

[@wildberrygarden]

Oh my goodness, Bambi is just the cutest!

[@Carroty_Peg]

Cozy Christmas Molly Mae vibes!

[@NancyHill-v7n]

Looking forward for the next one!

[@Essie-up8si]

Love your Vlogs Molly! I have been waiting and I can't wait for the consistent content this month! ❤❤❤

[@Emilynicksonx]

This hair colour makes you look so much younger !!! Stunning 🤩

[@XoMargarita]

She’s glowing!!! 🔥♥️ love new look

[@OliviaT-z8t]

Woohooo!! The vlog we’ve all been waiting for ❤️

[@HaleyFoucault-33]

Yayyy was waiting for another one queen 🖤 hope you are thriving for this cozy season!!!!

[@livingwithme436]

From a barista put the chocolate powder in the jug with the milk then froth it up, you will have to mix it when milk gets warm or move the jug around when you are frothing it up xx

[@Sarah.Turner.Returns]

Child expert view Scratching / grabbing / hitting = normal Trying to get a reaction = normal Does she know it ‘hurts’ you the way something would ‘hurt’ her = no Naughty step time = no way All totally normal & will pass. Teaching her to be gentle and kind comes from her watching you just being yourself. You’re doing amazing ❤

[@alaiya226]

WE LOVE YOU MOLLY MAE ✨🤍

[@KimmyWalsh91]

Perfect timing was just scrolling and this popped up ✨

[@monawhite9086]

From a psychologist point of view here who recently went through this with my almost 2 year old. This behaviour is very common. It can come from an unmet need the child is trying to express and not able to verbalise yet (tiny human but big emotions), as your friend mentioned, the testing of boundaries is another common factor at this age. It is not malicious, just part of the normal brain development and learning. A child at this age is not capable to express their feelings like us, they are not cognitively developed enough to express themselves completely regulated, it’s our job to teach them. Even though this behaviour is very normal, it is important not to ignore it. The best approach is to stay calm, take a deep breath and say to the child “hitting/pinching hurts. Being gentle is nicer.” You can also say “mummy is moving herself away, to protect her body right now” it’s important to also show the child what they can do instead. By telling them “gentle hands please, show me how you are gentle” if they don’t understand, show them by stroking their arm with your hand. “See this is gentle, gentle hands” “show me if you can do gentle hands instead” My little one would often do it if I was distracted somehow and didn’t give her my full attention. It’s hard, we are only human and can’t always be there as we wish for them 24/7. It’s not possible as a single person. You are doing amazing and got this ❤

[@Vicky-ds5sb]

Yessss! She's back! Love this look it's so OG Molly Mae!

[@Stylewithcandice]

The vlog we’ve all been waiting for ❤

[@errinnz]

I just live for Mollys vlogs !

[@Itskayleigh.x]

Barista tip here! Put the hot chocolate powder in the jug with the milk.. then heat it up. It’ll be 10x nicer I promise!!!❤❤

[@sarahfrith1984]

I also was a barista, a milk thermometer for the jug is helpful, aim for 140-160F to prevent the milk from burning and purge the steam arm afterwards to make sure there’s no build up of stale milk, makes the drinks taste better 😊

[@Claire-louise-e4h]

Your content is so relatable ❤

[@UnfilteredDubai]

THIS IS WHAT I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR! 🥰🎄🎅🏻

[@nataliehaddow5057]

Ok I'm just about to go see the holiday live with the orchestra and you put out a vlog 😭❤️ watch tomorrow 😂❤

[@leahwestern566]

I’m also the mum of an almost 2 yr old and also have a 5 year old. I try not to react emotionally to her with those kinds of things when she does them but definitely try and put boundaries in place . I take her hands off me and say ‘I’m not going to let you hurt mummy. We use gentle hands.’ Things will get easier, you’re doing great x

[@FoodieForce]

Buy “Hands are not for hitting”, explaining that hitting is not nice and do time out. She will soon work it out. It is definitely learnt from being about other kids where you have to show dominance to get what you want. Having little language is frustrating ❤

[@mollymccann3531]

Did a shot every time you said the word laptop 🤣🙌🏼

[@XoMargarita]

Totally relate to this with Bambi. It’s cause & effect. Very normal for her age! You’re a great mom and you will navigate this situation and many more to come. ❤

[@hannahdickson7951]

My son is being exactly the same at the moment, honestly think it’s just part of them learning and being toddlers unfortunately 😩 but so nice to see you being so open and honest about motherhood

[@ashleysevert]

Don’t be so hard on yourself when it comes to Motherhood. This is a journey. We are all imperfect people and it takes time for children to learn. It’s a teaching moment. You can tell her we don’t hit and then tell her what we can do. We can use gentle hands and show her how. Maybe with hugs. It will take repetition. Don’t worry! 🤎

[@natashaingram2416]

YES MOLLY!!!!!! I soo needed this for a Wednesday ❤❤

[@lilVikkiM]

Yaay!! Been waiting for this :) You’re doing amazing Mumma! You have the cutest PJ’s! Where do you get them please? xx

[@Userfox87234]

Welcome back molly! I hope you and Bambi! are doing well! ❤

[@CydnehGiggleh123]

Jack hooked you up babe!!! Hair is so cuteeeeeeee

[@laurenbence1602]

I saw a great video that said in those moments it’s great to move to a smaller, low stim place (like her room) and to keep a calm quiet voice but stern and that it’s okay to restrain the hands down until they are calm

[@victoriagray2215]

You have become my new favorite comfort KZbinr to watch. Keep it up your videos are so warm and calm ❤️

[@joannebrutnell4374]

Awh Bambi is so cute 😍

[@hair1528]

You don’t understand my excitement when I see a video from you❤

[@ji-mw3hg]

Yay for Vlogmas 🙌🏼❤ xxx

[@shook7949]

Gorgeous to see you still work with beauty works

[@danneillebyrne8290]

Love your vlogs 💗, just ordered my hot brush 😍

[@claudiapagdin1045]

My son is 17 months & he does this & if i say no he laughs & does it again!! I agree to ignore but its really hard not to react!! Loving your consistent vlogs you’re just so relatable ❤❤

[@NatalieLouiseWinter]

Love seeing Bambi on here so cute x

[@AprilEscobar]

That toddler behavior is totally normal & the approach you are taking is the same I did with my kids. There is a book called hands are not for hitting that helped my kids a lot

[@rebeccamcauley4547]

I love your week in the life video. They are just a joy to watch after dinner. Especially on a Wednesday as the working week can be tough at times. Your natural hair is gorgeous shame. You are not keeping it. Then again, styling longer hair is easier, I have never known any different. I have not had shorter hair. Hope you and Bambi are well! I am looking forward to the festive vlogs. 35 minutes long, you treat us! 🧡✨️🎄⛄️

[@paulagarett149]

Love love love . ❤ smashing it all hun . Can’t wait for the new thing 🤔🤔💕🎄🌸💕🎄 xx love you xx ❤

[@isobel7676]

Try mixing the hot chocolate powder with a tiny bit of hot water, then add the frothy milk. It blends so much nicer 🥰

[@Lambbd5rb]

Omg yay I’ve been waiting for this one 💕💕💕💕💕

[@danielle.w774]

Needed this Vlog from you today😊🤍

[@michellasaskia]

Im a mom of an almost 1 year old. He does the same. Indeed they are testing boundaries. It has nothing to do with us mommies! Telling them no is also a laughter here. I try to distract him playfully.

[@ev33333]

Yayyy!!! 😭 Was eagerly awaiting this, made my night!! Love you Molly Mae!! 🤍🤍

[@catherinevanommeren]

❤❤love you Molly. You are so awesome and just hearing your sweet voice is enough regardless of the topic

[@sibby6186]

Listen to you instinct Molly, that’s your child you know her best

[@APRIL_ILY]

Dont worry Molly, your doing a great job as a mama! My little girl is 2 and does the exact same thing, i have an eldest hes 7 now but he also use to do to be a little rough with his hands, it passes in timing xx

[@daniellebardsley3203]

Molly I just love your vlogs😂😊❤ I just had a bath got my son to bed and got cosy to watch this your just so real and just yourself it's so refreshing your so funny😂and you dnt even mean to be your such a lovely person and a great mummy😊❤thankyou for letting us see into your life its just such a comfort 😊❤❤ can't wait for the nxt one❤

[@shalomlottie5343]

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE.

[@torimai1950]

YAY you're back :)

[@MariaWheeler-wz6qx]

I work in a nursery, and they generally do push boundaries! I’m no child whisperer 😂 but maybe give her single words like “no” “stop” “that hurts” “not allowed” “ouch” and be quite firm with her, and just keep repeating it, if this doesn’t happen after a while then maybe buy a story about what hurting does to others (we have a book in our nursery) and if it is the case in the end none of this is working, then maybe like you said ignore her as she wants attention! It will be quite hard as ofc you feel like your ignoring her behaviour but if it’s something minor try and just ignore her. Hope you’re okay🩷🩷 ps love your vlogs!!

[@isabeldoody4993]

@MollyMae, i absolutely love ur vlogs, they make me so happy.

[@AnastasiaHitchin-sl5ki]

I went through a similar situation with my now 3 year old my second daughter x just a phase don’t over think it x it will pass you are doing fab x

[@Dogwalker101]

Re Bambi, you also need to make sure they're not letting her be like that at nursery as she may think if she can be like that there with the staff or other kids she can be like that with everyone. Some of it can be terrible twos etc but you do need to make sure she knows its not good to do. Of course she is very young still and you will undoubtedly be raising her right....but the big one would be if she's allowed to do that at nursery with people x

[@EveGoesTravelling]

Been waiting!! ❤

[@laurenmaryboyd]

Been waiting for you ❤❤❤

[@xclairedevlinx]

you're an incredible mum- remember that

[@ocean4594]

Babies don't have the ability to act out of malice. Bambi is just figuring out how to regulate her emotions. She's a baby. She doesn't know what she's doing - as much as it seems personal, it's not! It's so common for toddlers to smack, hit or pinch, it's a learning curve and definitely is not a reflection of how she will be when she's older ❤

[@emmat5871]

One of the best bits of advice that I lean into as a mum is - everything is a phase. This too shall pass 💚

[@leannesarahmatthews8064]

Bless your heart. We’ve all been there trust me. A lil thing that helped me with this, .. books mollie! please look into kind hand books etc I know she loves it when you read to her 📚 ❤️

[@maryoconnell1300]

Nothing against you Molly but sometimes when changes happen in the home especially ones that affect the child it can cause changes in behaviour. But you are a great mum molly. And she will be okay. Again I don't mean to come across bad when I say that. ❤ also behaviours they see in creche can cause children to bring home new ideas and habits. Like I noticed my boy developed some habits when he came back from preschool too. X

[@ashleighgibson3239]

It’s totally normally molly, don’t think it’s just Bambi… they have to learn different feels, attention bursts, but literally just to see what happens when she squeezes you like she squeezes her teddies or her blankie… I wouldn’t think too much into it or punish her for it, she’s just learning what things feel like and actually that her fingers can grasp things strongly 😊

[@1nfinite3nd]

“Is that funny” “yeah” 😭

[@1nfinite3nd]

Also her reaction to the naughty elf 😭🥲

[@gmorrissey6]

I was in Altrincham the same day (I live locally) as you mentioned- I was dancing with my dog 😂😂who was absolutely engrossed by the carol singers and Bluey characters the same time as you came along with Bambi who looked to be loving it to😂💛 we are so lucky to live in such a lovely place!!

[@lynnecook5020]

Lovely vlog Molly ❤

[@JackColton-py9lq]

Yay🎉 always look forward to a new video from u❤

[@Freddienalfie4ever]

We used to pretend to cry when our boys did that to us, not sure if that's right but that's what we did haha. They all do it, it's usually just frustration and not being able to communicate properly. It does stop as speech gets better x

[@hope_25058]

Hi Molly have you spoke to your health visitor? Im not saying its the case for Bambi but my own dayghter had similar behaviors and also sensory needs. She was autistic x

[@hope_25058]

Also not saying that it meant it was okay and yes helping hands not hurting hands 💜

[@victoria_8817]

As a mom of 2 autistic children, absolutely agree with you.

[@jammyg164]

Defo think could be from nursery (it is normal it’s pushing boundaries getting attention) but known loads of people whose toddlers have change in behaviour after nursery cos they see other kids reactions too xx

[@be_inspired_dont_copy]

Every time you say your nail ladies name it makes me smile, my name is Carin too pronounced the same way your nail lady is, I never hear anyone else with my name ☺️

[@sammieok2174]

I work with toddlers and they keep testen you. But you have to keep talking to her and setting boundries. We to do things the wright way. So focusing on the positive. Its sounds easy tough😂😅