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Waterfall Today’s child

10 SURVIVAL TIPS

FOR NEW PARENTS

By Michelle L Raymond

Being a parent is one of the

hardest jobs you will ever have to

do, yet the rewards far outweigh

the struggle.

I f you are a new parent, perhaps you have

yet to experience the reward part of
parenthood. Don’t worry - it will come.

Let’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.

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