| Before your first baby is born, parenthood seems like | | | | that a whole generation has gone by since she was a |
| a daunting experience. It is often hard to see yourself | | | | new mum and much has happened in that time. It is |
| as a parent and you will be wondering how you will | | | | always best to let your Mum help and support you if |
| cope. There are many people who will have words of | | | | she wishes, as she will probably be feeling nearly as |
| wisdom for new parents, so much so that you will | | | | excited as you. |
| have trouble remembering all that has been said. This | | | | Words of wisdom for new parents will come at you |
| is perhaps a good thing. I do not say this as I believe | | | | from all directions. Mostly they will be passed on with |
| that you should not listen to the advice of experienced | | | | every good intention. Do not, however, get carried |
| parents; just that one of the best ways forward is to | | | | away with wise words from the manufacturers of |
| listen to your own instincts and do what comes | | | | baby products. These are called advertising slogans |
| naturally. | | | | and are not meant for your benefit in particular.... they |
| If you listen to the all the words of wisdom for new | | | | are more for their own financial benefit. If you are |
| parents that you will hear, you may end up feeling a | | | | unsure about a particular aspect of parenthood, you |
| lack of self confidence. Some spectacular parents | | | | are far better taking heed of what the medical staff at |
| have been ones that have forged their own way | | | | the clinic say, rather than what an advertisement in a |
| forward, not necessarily ignoring sound advice, but | | | | glossy baby magazine states. |
| having the strength to know that what they are doing | | | | It will seem that everyone has some words of wisdom |
| for their children is genuinely what they believe to be | | | | for new parents and you will feel as though you are |
| best. | | | | the only person who does not know about the subject. |
| Your parents, and probably your Mother in particular, | | | | Do not worry. Very shortly you are about to have an |
| are no doubt going to be the main contributors of | | | | intensive course in child rearing and, believe me, it is a |
| advice. Whether you follow this advice or not is down | | | | subject that you will never fully understand... and neither |
| to you! But you do have to admit that Mum has been | | | | does anyone else. |
| there and done this before and you are only just | | | | My words of wisdom for new parents? Listen willingly |
| starting to learn. If you are going to listen to words of | | | | to everyone and then do just what your instinct tells |
| wisdom for new parents from anyone, you are often | | | | you is right. |
| best off listening to your Mum. Do not forget, however, | | | | |