Having a new child is a wonderful beautiful thing that can fill you with so much happiness and joy. Late at night though it can also fill you with terror. It is a lot of pressure to be responsible for someone’s life. We’ve compiled a few tips to help you through some of the issues that can come up.
Make sure you’re teaching by example. Your child is much more apt to learn behaviors when you exhibit these behaviors. It’s been proven that children learn by mimicking those around them. So if you’re telling your kids not to yell in the house and you’re doing it, they’re more likely to follow what you do than what you say.
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs there is. You will want to remain firm with your children, but it is just as important to be fair, honest and, most importantly, consistent. Once you have a good handle on these concepts, then you have a good foundation for effective parenting techniques.
Hold your breast with your fingers underneath and holding your thumb on the top when breastfeeding. Use the hand you use the most to support the head and the other hand for holding your breast. Place the nipple near his nose and he will open wide to take it in. This will provide the best latch for success.
Being around your children a lot can be very stressful. Make sure you take time out for you. Plan a dinner date with a good friend, go for a long walk to go to the movies by yourself. That little time away will be enough for your to recharge and be the best parent you can be.
It is very important that you teach you teach your kids what to do in the event of a fire. This way, if a fire were to occur, they are prepared and they know which way is the easiest for them to exit the home safely, even if they cannot find you.
Instead of using bottles as a way for dad to bond with the baby, look into other more novel options. Many breastfeeding relationships are harmed by the need to have dad involved in the feeding. Fathers however have many other ways to bond with their babies than by interfering with feeding time. Have dad give baths or massages to the baby. Dad can rock the baby to sleep after breastfeeding is done providing crucial bonding moments.
If you have kids living in your home, you should never smoke inside the dwelling. In fact, this may be the time to just quit smoking for the sake of your own health and your child’s. Breathing secondhand smoke can be just as harmful as smoking. When children are exposed to second-hand smoke they may develop respiratory problems, like asthma or bronchitis.
Hopefully you’ve started to breathe now. You can parent and you are going to do a great job at it. We all make mistakes now and then, it’s those mistakes that help us learn the tips we’ve given you. Keep learning and keep loving your child and you will raise a happy healthy child.