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Sep 14, 2023 · So we've compiled this handy guide of quick tips from in-the-know parents and experts to get you started, and give you the confidence you need to embrace your new role.
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Sep 13, 2021 · Learn from other parents' experiences and get helpful tips and tricks for your first year with your baby. From diaper changes and laundry hacks to exercise and milestones, find out what worked for them and what to expect.
- Recognize That the First Year Is Usually Challenging. I have heard people say that when they have kids it won’t change their life. They will simply take the baby along with them wherever they go.
- Sleep When Baby Sleeps. Because babies are so much work while they are awake, take the opportunity to sleep when they sleep. You can’t take a nap while they are awake.
- Allow for Normal Household Noise. My brother and his wife came to visit us a few years ago. Actually it was a 10-day extended stay because they had a hurricane in their area.
- Don’t Get Hung Up on Advice From Others. New parents get a lot of unsolicited advice, especially from family and friends. Keep in mind that they are giving advice because they love you and they are trying to help.
- Get Ready for the Ride. It’s quite common for long-time parents to look back on their first year as parents and compare it to a rollercoaster ride. And that simile is quite accurate, because it’ll be a rollercoaster ride in every way imaginable.
- Trust Your Instincts. You’ve heard this saying or countless versions of it many times before: There is no instruction manual for raising a child. Of course, you could start reading every book on “good parenting skills” in the hopes that you’ll glean some important information.
- Exercise Patience. In the beginning it’ll seem like your life revolves around feeding, diapering, bathing, and soothing your baby. And expect to do all of this on very little sleep!
- Be Open-Minded. You don’t have to set the bar impossibly high when it comes to being/becoming a parent. There is no perfect parent. You’re human after all.
Sep 11, 2023 · Whether you are a grandparent, aunt, uncle, friend or neighbor, there are a lot of things you can do to make the days (and nights!) just a little bit easier for new parents who need your help. Even the simplest gestures can make a world of difference in a new parent’s life.
Apr 19, 2022 · With my nine years of parenting experience and three kids as inspiration, I’ve developed this list of tips for new parents that can help you find more joy and less stress as you navigate new parenthood.
Apr 11, 2023 · Take a peek behind the curtain! These helpful hacks and pieces of advice for new parents can make your parenting journey easier.
