10 Things Kids Teach Their Parents
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1 - The happiest day of your life... or not!
“The day she was born was so wonderful...” That's true for some parents, but not for all. And that's not a big deal! You have a lifetime to have a great time with your child. Don't put pressure on yourself.
2 - A more or less obvious connection
The bond between a newborn and his parents is magical, but not necessarily immediate. Don't blame yourself! You have nothing to blame yourself for. Take the time you need to accept this new role and get to know this little being, who is still unknown at the moment. Indulgence and patience will be your best allies.
3 - Tic tock... time flies
Ah, all those pre-baby times, where we said: “I don't have time!” How dare we, right? Now we have the right, time flies even faster. The proof is that our baby is growing at breakneck speed, to the point that sometimes we would like to press pause.
4 - Letting go
Children have their own agenda and don't always listen to your own obligations as grown-up people. The schedule rarely goes as planned! We have to admit that thanks to them we learn to adapt to us and to accept that we cannot control everything.
5 - One lesson per day
You will be amazed at the wisdom and open-mindedness of the children. They impress us with their innocence, curiosity, unwavering lightness, and wonder at the simple things. They are a breath of fresh air and a daily inspiration.
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6 - Strength and new life
You may be apprehending the life of parents and all that that implies: childbirth, postpartum, fatigue, education, going back to work... It's normal. However, you will soon realize that the body as well as the mind have this ability to overcome obstacles and transform them into energy. Moreover, it is not uncommon for motherhood to reveal the souls of self-employed individuals or to instill new life projects that previously seemed unfeasible.
7 - Intense fatigue
While you would give anything to make a night of 8 hours, your child does not agree at all. Fatigue can quickly become your worst enemy! It prevents you from taking a step back and often deprives you of insight. The tip, if you have the possibility, is to sleep when the baby is sleeping... or to pass the baton, the time for a short nap for you. Courage.
8 - You will be eager to go back to work
If you are apprehending the moment of going back to work, you will nevertheless find that the resumption is in fact beneficial. Finding a structure, a framework, colleagues and carrying out other tasks often do the greatest good. The reunion with baby will only be better! Obviously, some parents go back to work dead in their hearts and again, nothing is wrong. Everyone has their own pace and each their own path.
9 - Silence in the house, stupidity on the horizon!
If the house seems quiet to you, it's pleasant at first... then suspicious. No screams, toy noises, or small steps are often synonymous with nonsense. Keep your eyes and ears open...
10 - Stop the comparison
The birth of a first child brings a flood of congratulations, joy... and unsolicited advice. Often benevolent but above all intrusive, filter what you are told. People around them tend to forget that each baby is unique, and that there is no one way to do it. Guilt and comparison are useless, especially in the age of social networks. Remember, it's easy to film her cute KUMI crib while masking the clutter in the background.
In the end, if there is one thing to remember, it is that parenting necessarily pushes you to question, to discover, to surpass yourself. It is a unique, exhilarating and tiring adventure. An unconditional love that cannot be taught, but that will teach you a lot about yourself!
