What I wish I’d known before becoming a parent

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Starting a family is hard. We asked 30 parents the one piece of advice they would have liked to have had beforehand

Life as a parent is incredibly rewarding and is filled with moments of great pride and joy. But it’s also full of challenges – challenges thatThe amount of advice available to assist with such challenges can feel overwhelming.

“That, after you have a baby, you can pull up the drawbridge – you don’t have to have a house full of visitors while feeling completely overwhelmed; you don’t have to be out and about showing everyone that you can still do it. Prioritise yourself and. It took me until my third child to do this and it made a massive difference to my mental health.”“That, as they get older, you should try to talk to them about difficult subjects when they’re not facing you – in the car is good.

“That you may not fall in love with your baby at first sight .”in your life. She’s really good for teething as my son could self soothe. It’s been around forever and all parents should try it.”food you prepare for them, by the age of 18 they’ll be eating Haribo for breakfast and Pringles for lunch, so just stop worrying.”“To challenge medical professionals. This is your body and your baby and you have a right to question them. I was incorrectly told that I couldn’ton two separate medications. Doctors don’t know everything and don’t have the time to stay up to date so don’t be afraid to question them.

“That the early years really do count – little ones are always listening and they are little sponges. I definitely gave my children messages I disagree with, describing food as ‘good’ and ‘bad’.”support, it can be very lonely being a dad. A small supportive group of other fathers going through the same thing is a fantastic resource.”“That if your relationship is ending, it’s better to get it over with quickly rather than staying with someone ‘for the sake of the children’.

 

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