As I am pregnant with our first, I’m curious what your biggest piece of advice is for new parents.
We have a great article, 7 Pieces of Christian Wisdom for New Parents, but I want to hear from you all!
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Be careful what they hear audibly. They can’t understand, but information store in that little brain. Your favorite crime podcast, dragons eating people tv show, or military dropping from the sky video game can wait till baby is asleep in another room.
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I’m taking a different route. Everyone always warns about the “ookey” stuff: potty training, teething, croup, etc.
One thing I tell new parents is to revel in their child’s “ah-ha” moments: the moments when they learn something and their faces light up.
On the other side, one thing we did (when our girls were a pinch older) was establish the “2-day rule” when it comes to videos and movies. For instance: if they wanted to watch “Wall-E”, OK…but then put it away for at least 2 days. If they ask for it again during that time, be firm, say “no”, but suggest something else. If they fuss…don’t back down.
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I can’t pick one!!! So here are some of my favorites.
- Let your children see you putting the Lord first in your life.
-Children are smarter than we give them credit for. I tried not to talk down to my kids, even when they were babies!
-Always apologize to them right from day one. This beautiful habit of obedience keeps our hearts humble and soft for our kids, and they will follow our lead. - Quote Scripture a lot - even if you can’t remember what verse it is, when the wisdom pops into your mind, repeat it.
- Don’t get on their emotional roller coaster.
- As soon as they are old enough to serve at your church, encourage it. Let them see you serving, too. Make it a normal part of your family’s routine.
So excited for you to become a momma!!!
Meg
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Love it all! I think parents being humble enough to apologize shows so much strength and only builds the relationship and mutual respect. I think these are all great!!
nurse on demand, even overnight, bedshare. nursing for at least 36 months drastically decreases risk of developing breast cancer, osteoporosis, and more (for mother). AND you get a robust baby beyond measure in return. big corp entities dont want you to know that. ignore them when they push you to get your baby to sleep thru the night.
So the baby is born now?
Relax and love them. You’re not going to ruin them overnight.
They are going to be grown and leave, seemingly overnight. So appreciate your time!
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With a new born do take time to enjoy your baby, do share that enjoyment by letting others hold your child.
Don’t worry about housework , you will need the sleep.
With toddlers be consistent, don’t make threats of punishment you are not prepared to carry out and do ensure you are both singing from the same hymn sheet.
Again do enjoy them, their wonder at creatio .
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Yes, he is! Six months now. “You’re not going to ruin them overnight” is so helpful to hear—I can easily find myself feeling anxious about doing something “right” or “wrong” and the implications it will have on their future as they get older. That’s a great perspective! Motherhood has been the most beautifully touching and miraculous experience of my life. Such a testament to our Creator!
Oops! Sorry!! I accidentally posted in the wrong place. Bad eyesight!!
??? What’s going on???
Well, Originally I wrote: “Respect is not just for adults; respect must be given to children liberally.”
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Oops again!! I am so sorry! I tried to discard both of these and I couldn’t!
might be to late now but what i’ve experienced/seen i think i have the most legit and practical advice.
sit as much as you can. once that kid starts crawling then walking, you never will again