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http://diaryofanhonestmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_9730.jpg1200800Well intentioned moms of older kids say, "big kids, big problems, little kids, little problems," all the time. But is it helpful? Moms of small children can often feel shame and fear from this statement, even if it is said with good intention.