The moment you become pregnant, you’ll find the entire world seems to have an opinion or some piece of wisdom you absolutely need to follow. Even popping to the grocery store, you’ll find complete strangers feel the need to pass on their years of advice. While their heart is in the right place, unfortunately this sudden invasion of unwanted advice can start to drive you insane.
It’s not just a simple annoyance however. Some pieces of advice offered to new parents isn’t just ineffective, it’s potentially dangerous too (no wonder it seems so crazy!) Here, we’ll look at 10 of the worst pieces of advice parents are often given and why you should avoid following them. [Read more…]
Ah, the joys of parenthood! From the minute your baby is born, your whole life as you know it ends and a new chaotic, sleep-deprived, crazy and terrifying new life begins. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by your new constant responsibilities and never-ending tasks, but the good news is there are ways to limit the chaos.
We may be almost half way through the year, but it’s still not too late to get in on the top parenting trends of 2017.
There’s a lot of challenges that come with being a parent and perhaps one of the most surprising is how isolating it can feel. Before baby came along, you likely had plenty of adult conversations. However, once you’re a parent, a LOT of time is taken up by your little one and it’s not unusual for many parents to spend days alone with just them and their child.
Time is one thing which all parents never seem to have enough of. Before your little bundle of joy arrived, you could spend hours cleaning, getting ready and organizing the day’s activities. Now, it seems like a huge struggle just to get showered in the morning!
As a parent, it’s natural to want to try and protect your children. From the second they’re born, you feel an overwhelming need to keep them safe and protected. However, sometimes the fear over what could happen to our little ones can cause us to become overprotective; particularly during the toddler stage.
Social media has become such an integral part of our everyday lives. Sites such as Facebook provide parents the perfect opportunity to share photos of their little one with friends and family. They’re great for keeping in touch and sharing updates of your children, but how comfortable would you be if other people were sharing images of your kids online?
Christmas is a magical, joyous time of year, or at least it’s supposed to be! When you have kids, nothing is more magical than watching their little faces light up on Christmas morning. However, the lead up to the big day can be a little less magically and more, well, downright stressful!
Part of being a parent is learning from your mistakes along the way. It’s impossible to get through parenting without making any mistakes. The one solace you can take from it however, is that you definitely aren’t alone and it certainly doesn’t make you a failure.
Being a new parent is tough, especially when you’re a new dad. Although times have changed and a lot of fathers are now actively involved in raising their children, it appears the way society views fathers hasn’t made much in the way of progress.
Have you ever noticed a lot of the advice given to new dads tends to be very condescending? I was surprised by just how many parenting sites appear to talk down to men; treating them as though they are dumb and incapable of even the most basic of parenting tasks.
Becoming a parent is terrifying, especially when you didn’t have the best upbringing yourself. There’s a lot of pressure placed onto new parents these days and for new dads it can be especially tough.
The majority of parenting tips you come across tend to be catered to moms. It’s not surprising, but it can be insulting for all the dedicated dads out there.
Before your little bundle of joy arrived, you knew there were going to be tough times ahead. You likely heard many stories about the sleepless nights and endless crying fits that were to come. It’s no secret babies cry a lot, but hearing about it and experiencing it are two very different things!
Many first-time parents are surprised by just how much having a baby changes their relationship. There’s a huge misconception that having a baby will suddenly make everything blissful and complete.