2006-09-09 15:35:07 · 18 answers · asked by Angel_Anton 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
YES! LOVE Them, hug them, take time out for them, as they grow listen to them, and discipline them out of Love for them... " Let your Yes mean Yes, and No mean No.! " Children feel secure when you set boundaries for them and although it is very trying at times..... You have to stick to following through with things..... Again like yes meaning yes you can have one toy and only one..... Children learn your weaknesses quickly but this is not beneficial for them or you.
Don't let them sleep with you for the most part or your wife and you will never have privacy ever again! LOL!
Start a savings account now for them instead of waisting too much money on things they really don't need..... ♥
LOVE THEM in all of their beauty when they are fast asleep and count your blessings of the precious gift you have been given. ♥ And that they are actually asleep for you to get a small amount of rest! ♥
2006-09-09 16:44:19 · answer #1 · answered by Not Spoiled Just Loved♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rule #1: It never gets any easier, it just changes. People can say that it gets easier, but those are the people with the two year olds with the pacifiers in their face. It simply changes.
If you start getting frustrated, walk away. Put the baby down for a minute. If you smoke, go outside and smoke. They make those "don't shake your baby" pamphlets for a reason.
Take time out for you. Husband too. You were a person before you had the baby, you got your nails done, you saw a movie, you had a life. Keep it. If you arent happy, then no one is.
If you need help, ask. If someone offers to help, let them. Of course, everyone wants to help with "the baby" but the fact is that you need to fold the clothes and sweep the kitchen floor. If they want to help, put em to work!
If the baby is sick, trust your instincts. If you don't think that it's something you can handle, call the doctor. If you don't know how to handle it yourself, call your mom. If you don't think its worth worrying about, then don't.
Be prepared to roll your spouse the hell outta bed. No. Really. If he's a good daddy, he'll get up once in a while, and you will get your days off.
Love your baby!
2006-09-10 01:49:44 · answer #2 · answered by Flamingpoptart 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will get tons of excellent advices as well as several... not so excellent, therefore I will give you an information (not really an advice) passed to me one week before my daughter (now five) was born. I always say that this is the single most important piece of information given to me because it helped me not freak out completely.... several times more than I care to admit. LOL
Ready? Here it goes:
"All babies fall, and when they do, they always fall on their heads." I would also add that they might fall again and again and that most people don't have carpeted or padded nurseries at home.
The reason I feel that this is so important is that one day, your baby WILL fall on its head and you will feel the ground disappearing beneath your feet and may get desperate. Don't. Remember that EVERYONE you have ever know in your life (yourself included) was dropped on his/hers head as a baby at least once and they're all fine (well, at least some are... almost).
Of course this does not preclude taking all possible measures to avoid injuries and always assessing the situation when accidents happen (eventually taking the baby to the doctor if necessary), but don't freak out.
2006-09-10 00:07:19 · answer #3 · answered by leblongeezer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure that you have "me" time, "couple" time and "family" time otherwise a new baby will make you crazy. Both parents need to help with all things for the new addition ( bathing, feedings-even if mom nurses, dressing, playing, etc...) Have fun with your new addition. I love my son more than life its self. Being a parent is the best - it's not easy and it's not always fun, but when you look at that little person you brought into this world, your heart should burst with joy.
Congratulations and Good Luck
God Bless.
2006-09-09 22:43:13 · answer #4 · answered by AMY D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. Play tag team until the baby is on a good schedule. We made them mistake of both of us getting up for feedings. Then we were both exhausted. If you take turns, you will get better rest.
2. If relatives and friends offer to help...take them up on it.
3. As your child starts to talk, "no" is a bad word. It's not cute to say. If you raise your child to be respectful and polite...from the get-go, you'll raise a nice child...and that goes a long way in life!
4. Read to your child.
2006-09-10 23:09:49 · answer #5 · answered by Duma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, my. Where do I start?? Don't let your kids ever sleep with you, unless you want them to forever....be strict and don't give in when you've given he or she a rule, because they will push and push you...........have he or she play sports in school so they will keep busy and stay out of trouble..........take he or she to church and give them a solid foundation in God....when you break them from the bottle, don't let them get hooked on something else, like a pacifier or cup of juice for bedtime....don't rush in to pick them up everytime they cry..........teach them good eating habits early and feed them lots of healthy food. Don't get them hooked on sweets or junk food, because it's a hard habit to break....But, as far as the first few months go, all you need to do is relax, and enjoy your new bundle of joy!! Those first few months are so fun and you get to just enjoy your little one before all the stuff I mentioned above starts!!! There's really no disciplining or problems until they turn one and start to walk and then it gets tricky!!!
2006-09-09 22:44:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
After 2 years.........you WILL be able to sleep again...and the crying WILL stop. And enjoy every moment !!! They grow old SO fast.......every year you lose a year of when they were younger and so innocent. Remember that everything you do will affect who they will be when they grow up. And do NOT give them any bad memories. Bad childhood memories...no matter how small ,... stay with people forever. You can hug them 34209 times........but they will remember the 4 times you yelled for no reason. You brought your child to the world........he/she did not ask to come here........so protect them, love them... never give up on them.........be there for them forever.
2006-09-09 22:39:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need any advice. Parenting skills come naturally. You'll learn on the way. There is no right or wrong way to raise your kids.
2006-09-10 00:09:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont let your kids ( when they get older like 1-18) get away with little things because they will run all over you...if they hit someone punish them....i dont think you should the first time....try just telling them.....if they can also talk......if they cant talk say no and put them in their crib for a while...when there like 2....... and you dont aprove in spanking....try putting them in a corner(w/o toys and dont let them sit) my mom does that to the kids she baby sits and they listen better to her then their parents!and as for right now....the kids probably either not born yet or like a few months......if thats the case if you hear them cry when you put them to sleep dont run in to hold them( they become spolied) just let them cry.....youll feel bad but it will be for the best ....it may take hours or just minuets but either way let them just cry......hope ive helped.......good luck!
2006-09-09 22:54:58 · answer #9 · answered by Jennifer l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remember to always take time for yourselves. have a date night with your spouse at least once a month and let someone else keep the baby. it gets the baby use to other people and the two of you get a chance to just be alone with eachother.
2006-09-09 22:41:22 · answer #10 · answered by Texas T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋