Their needs are quite simple. It's not too different from the Sims (video game).

- attention/love
- food/drinks
- cleanliness
- entertainment

Keeping their meters on "average" or better makes your life simpler. Realizing that they might be acting out because one of their meters is running low is important.

If your kid is acting out (even older ones)... it's more than likely because of one of the above and not whatever it is they are claiming is the issue.

Otherwise... establish rules. Be patient. Listen.

Get rest when you can, and accept help when offered (if it’s a trustworthy person)

Listen to your instincts

Don’t let anyone tell you how to parent (this is different than asking for advice and receiving it)

Go easy on yourself when you make mistakes (you will, we all do)

Soak in the time when they are a baby (even though it’s exhausting at times), before you know it they are going off to kindergarten 😭❤️

Sleep when the baby sleeps! The house will be a mess, just let it be. You’ll clean when you get to it.

Get as much sleep as you can when the baby is sleeping.

I asked people on here recently if they would read a parenting book if they were gonna have a baby. Most said they figured out their own way but I think I would still buy a book.

Well, I'm not a parent so take this as second hand advice but don't get frustrated if it seems like they're fighting against you sometimes. It's not you, it's just baby being baby. Sometimes it might seem like you can't do right for doing wrong but it just seems that way. It will all come together.

Baby carriers like the Ergo are a lifesaver.

Kitchen gadgets that make prep work faster = also a lifesaver.

If sleep training isn’t your thing you’ll get more sleep by co-sleeping with one of those cots that attaches to the bed.

Baby sign language so they can communicate when they’re hungry etc is legit.

If someone offers help, take it

That baby won't break. Listen to your mother or your in-laws...they've done it before. Let them help. Babies cry. My best thing for keeping mine happy when they were babies was an electric swing rocker. The sideways setting seemed to put them to sleep and keep them happy more than anything else.

You know your baby best, so if you think something's wrong, it most likely is.


Also, the times the baby would be active during pregnancy will also be the times it's most active after birth.

Have patience. And be ready to be give up your free time because it's gone lol

If your love isn’t unconditional, you have no business being a parent.

Although putting your baby on a schedule is probably more convenient to you and a little less hectic, we've always put our children first and their wants and needs come before ours.
So if your baby is hungry, feed them. If your baby is tired and needs a nap...ect.
Just a happy baby makes happy parents 💕

Try not to compare yourself on social media or other..or listen to people saying you “should do this and that”..it’s a learning curve but we all parent differently. As long as your little one is safe healthy and happy is all you need to worry about.

Kids want your touch and attention more than they want "things".

You don't own your children.

Always keep a watch on them

Brace yourself

The first 18 years are the worst

Congratulations on becoming a new mommy! I'm sorry I can't be of more help as I don't have any kids.

Make the most of the years you have with your kids growing up. It goes by faster than you realize.

Enjoy every minuet even when they play up.

If you still have the paperwork you can return it!

Don't vote Democrat.

Dont booze your children up to keep them quiet!

It will get easier....

Soak up that love and trust yourself 🖤

Learn how to parent

Don't listen to those that haven't ever been around kids.


Also, I think the biggest thing is don't over stress and think something has to be prefect. Just has to be decent, not prefect.

Love is the most important thing
Do the best you can that is all you can do

If you have no big hang ups, talk to your mother for advice

Do what's right for you and the baby.
Dont try for the insta-perfection.
Sleep when the baby sleeps.

Make sure to wear condoms next time