10 Things Russian Moms Do That Every American Mom Should Try As a Russian mom to an American-born child, I can totally relate to this article especially, the part about not believing in a “Kids’ Menu.” Ever since Jacob was a baby, he has been eating “Adult food” whatever that means. As a matter of fact, his very first solid food was sushi and remains his favorite to this day. I hope that you enjoy the article AND this photo of me which was probably taken in the summer because another thing that Russian moms do is…no matter the season, they dress their kids in socks and head covers. ? Would love to hear from my Russian friends if there are other special things that your mama’s did that we can all laugh…I mean learn from (-; 10 Things Russian Moms Do That Every American Mom Should Try They Make Sure Their Newborns Are Constantly Outside They Feed Their Kids A Ton Of Soup They Make Sure Their Kids Appreciate Family They Value Education Over Most Things They Take Their Kids To The Theater & Museums They Teach Respect For Teachers They Don’t Believe In The “Kids’ Menu” They Teach Their Kids Responsibility Early & Trust Them More They Don’t Believe In Personal Space They Make Sure Grandparents Play An Important Role