In 2009 my cousin adopted a beautiful baby. Before her little one came home, I sent her an email with my tips for motherhood. At that time, I had a 4 year old daughter and 7 years old son.
Here goes:
1- Stare and take it all in, the time goes by so fast.
2- The less a toy can do on its own the better it is for child development, ie:/ blocks, blank paper and crayons, puzzles, etc
3- Potty train before they can talk back, before the "no" phase. before 2.
4- Our kids are not ours. They are their own people on their own voyage. We are just lucky that we were chosen to care for them.
5- Even if they HAVE to do what you say; hear them out, let them have a voice.
6- Let daddy hold them the "wrong" way, etc. The kids love it and they survive.
7- Don't let your dislikes become theirs. Expose them to different things with no bias.
8- Say I love you but it is not just what you say is what your face says when they enter a room or when you see them after work. The love is in the gestures and embraces.
9- Kids LOVE discipline and structure. It makes them feel safe.
I still stand by these tips four years later.
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