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Strangers Share The “One Thing” Their Parents Did To Make Their Childhood Magical

A mom and daughter are in a store next to a whole case of donuts. Mom smiles down at her little girl who eats a donut as she sits in the shopping cart seat. A social media comment is edited onto the image and reads: My mom would randomly wake me up late & say “oh my goodness, I think you’re sick today” with a wink 😉 & then we’d go get donuts & have a skip day together. My favorite unexpected treat

When you’re a parent, you get to play a part in countless special memories that are unlike any others. That said, it can be easy to wonder, “Am I doing enough for my kids?” With a baby of her own, Bryann Martines has been asking herself that a lot lately. She wants to do everything she can to make her daughter’s childhood “magical.” This is something Bryann’s own parents were able to do for her.

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While Bryann is doing her best, she thought it might be helpful to ask for help. So, she made a social media post prompting others to share what their parents did to make life a little more magical. Luckily for us all, this post blew up! So, without further ado, here are some of the very best magical childhood moments.

1. A joke a day keeps the sadness away!

What a beautiful confirmation that this parent did something right.

2. Going away to camp for the first time can be nerve-wracking…

Luckily for this kid, their mom made sure they weren’t entirely alone.

3. Yearly traditions are the best.

That’s especially true when the tradition is as as thoughtful as this one!

4. Who says that skipping school is always wrong?

Mental health days are genuinely so undervalued.

5. Have a fear of the dark? This dad might have the perfect solution.

This level of thought and care is unreal.

6. Impromptu outing for treats!? Yes, please!

Magical childhoods are made up of nights like those.

7. Sometimes, it’s the “little” things in life that mean the most

They may not remember exactly what Mom told them, but they certainly remember how she made them feel.

Making sure your little one has a magical childhood can feel like a lot of pressure. Still, it’s helpful to remember that simply caring enough to try at all can make a world of difference. From there, it’s all about keeping your eyes open for the little ways to brighten up your kid’s day. As these stories prove, they’ll never forget it!

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