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Today’s Child




               10 SURVIVAL TIPS FOR NEW PARENTS




                                                B Y MICHELLE L R A YMOND



                                                              Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs you will
                                                              ever have to do, yet the rewards far outweigh the
                                                              struggle.


                                                                f you are a new parent, perhaps you have yet to experience the
                                                                reward part of parenthood. Don’t worry - it will come.
                                                             ILet’s be honest for a moment – those first six weeks are gruelling!
                                                              But fear not, I have put together 10 survival tips for becoming a new
                                                              parent.
                                                              Please know this – you are not alone! It does get better and you do
                                                              get stronger.

                                                              1. Lower your expectations
                                                              It is totally ok to wear your pyjamas all day and only brush your
                                                              hair once a week, never mind putting on make-up and shaping
                                                              your eyebrows. That can wait. Your baby will take up all your time,
                                                              especially if you choose to breastfeed. The house doesn’t need to
                                                              be clean all the time and it’s ok to let the washing pile up.


                                                              I had a rule for anyone who wanted to visit. They were not allowed
                                                              to play with the baby unless they helped to clean the house, put a
                                                              load of washing on or brought a meal for myself and my husband.
                                                              Do the same for your friends with babies!











































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