Do you have any tips for parenting?

My son's due Valentine's Day, 2009. I'm nineteen, and a little apprehensive. Do you have tips for parenting, especially for a young parent? I'd appreciate it. ThanksDo you have any tips for parenting?
Absolutely, I do.





Try to not stress over stuff that doesn't matter. If you find yourself freaking out over something, ask yourself, in a years time, will this make any difference in the world? If the answer is no, chill. It is easy to stress over silly things. We all want to be perfect parents. The truth of the matter is, none of us are! We all screw up many many times! The good news is, the kid has no clue that you are not a pro at this. They are totally dependant on you to take care of them. They don't care if they have a $1000 crib to lay in or a laundry basket ( temporary, of course) they will love you anyway.





You will have times when you have mental breakdowns and yell at your kid or stress over silly stuff. Learn to forgive yourself when you screw up, admit your mistakes to your kids( it makes you more accountable to them) and move on.





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enjoy the time when they are little. They grow up so fast and you never get that time back! Your kids will be the most wonderful thing to ever happen to you. I wish you the best....congratulations!Do you have any tips for parenting?
Patience, understanding, and realizing that its totally not about you. That baby wants attention, expects to be the center of your world just because he can't do anything for himself. He loves you, unconditionally. Don't yell when he doesn't stop crying, just let him cry it out and walk aay if you get frustrated. But patience is the most important thing to me. GL.
Don't be afraid to make your child cry and give him/her as much love as possible. If you do your job as a parent correctly, your kids will think they hate you at least once. Make sure they get hugs and kind words too.Consistency and EFFECTIVE communication are key. I could go on and on and on....
no 1 is an expert hun, its a learning curve for every1, i was nursery nursing for 7yrs when i had my 1st and i still wasnt prepared, just follow ur instinct (as mums r always right) and remember ur health visitor is only a phone call away!
My best advice would be to trust your gut and spend time with your child so you bond and you wife gets a break.
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I was 19 when i had my 1st. Just ask questions and live one day at a time. You will be a great parent Congrats on your baby :)