by Deidra Romero posted in Parenting

Go back with me to 2007. Bush was president; Juno was a top movie; Trump was still firing people on reality TV.
And parenthood looked a whole lot different.
Here are 12 undeniable ways the culture of parenthood has shifted just in the last decade.
Video baby monitors

While I couldn't locate the date the first video monitor was introduced, I think it's safe to say they've won out over audio monitors. Some people blame video monitors for giving them less sleep but most parents enjoy the extra peace of mind they bring.
Epic pregnancy announcements

Gone are the days when moms and dads called people on the phone to tell their good news. Announcing your pregnancy on social media has turned into a HUGE deal. The more creative, the better!
Gender reveal parties

Okay, this is a big one. The first gender reveal video was uploaded on YouTube in 2008 and it quickly caught on. Now it's almost become a tradition alongside the baby shower.
Netflix streaming

Do you remember your kid crying his head off because Sesame Street was over" Yeah, me neither!

Online grocery shopping

Can you imagine what our great-grandparents would think of online grocery shopping" I just sit at my laptop and put everything in my cart, pay for it, set up a time, and pick it up all IN THE SAME DAY.
Car seat guidelines

In 2012 the AAP revised car seat guidelines and urged parents to leave babies rear-facing until 2 years of age. This was amended from a 2002 g...