10 > Avoid talking to people who don't have kids about problems with your kids. They don't have kids and might not know exactly how to answer. It is comical sometimes just to ask them and listen to the answers though.
9 > Listen to your parents! They know a little something about raising kids because your reading this right now.
8 > Don't freak out over every cough or sneeze. Chances are your child is not sick or getting sick it may have just been a sneeze or something in their throat.
7 > Just know you will have to give up some of your hobbies until your child is old enough to do your hobby with you or you can get a new hobby you can do together.
6 > Make time for family. You always need to have time as a family so make time to be together. Family time is priceless and brings your family closer.
5 > Be aware of how you dress your child. sometimes boots and sweet pants and a t-shirt are not acceptable.
4 > Make sure you don't undermine your wife or husband. You need to have each others backs to keep your bond strong.
3 > Don't let the romance die. Have a date night and let your spouse know your there and you still have a fire in your heart for them. This will also help your bond as parents.
2 > Don't just stick your child in front of the TV. You need to spend time with them and play outside and just talking to them will get them thinking. Plopping them in front of the TV just puts them into auto pilot and doesn't make them think.
1 > The number 1 thing to avoid is doubting yourself. I had a rough time getting over this. I used to second guess everything I did and that makes it hard to form opinions sometimes on how to do things.
As a new dad or mom you can always count on your mom to have a place to start from. Just trust yourself and your family and it will always work out. Thanks for reading and have a great day.
9 > Listen to your parents! They know a little something about raising kids because your reading this right now.
8 > Don't freak out over every cough or sneeze. Chances are your child is not sick or getting sick it may have just been a sneeze or something in their throat.
7 > Just know you will have to give up some of your hobbies until your child is old enough to do your hobby with you or you can get a new hobby you can do together.
6 > Make time for family. You always need to have time as a family so make time to be together. Family time is priceless and brings your family closer.
5 > Be aware of how you dress your child. sometimes boots and sweet pants and a t-shirt are not acceptable.
4 > Make sure you don't undermine your wife or husband. You need to have each others backs to keep your bond strong.
3 > Don't let the romance die. Have a date night and let your spouse know your there and you still have a fire in your heart for them. This will also help your bond as parents.
2 > Don't just stick your child in front of the TV. You need to spend time with them and play outside and just talking to them will get them thinking. Plopping them in front of the TV just puts them into auto pilot and doesn't make them think.
1 > The number 1 thing to avoid is doubting yourself. I had a rough time getting over this. I used to second guess everything I did and that makes it hard to form opinions sometimes on how to do things.
As a new dad or mom you can always count on your mom to have a place to start from. Just trust yourself and your family and it will always work out. Thanks for reading and have a great day.
Some of these hit closer to home than I'd like! I think doubting oneself is the most important point here as well. Oh, and boots, sweet pants and a t-shirt are ALWAYS appropriate.
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