The ABC's of Parenting
The ABC's of Parenting
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No on ever said being a mom was easy. In fact, that's the last word people would use to describe the role. But that doesn't stop us from wishing that our tasks were as simple as, say, the ABC's. Sure it's silly; taking care of a child will never be as easy as memorizing and reciting the alphabet (forwards or backwards). But there are still some tips that can make parenthood less of a challenge. From A to Z, here are 26 pieces of advice to help moms and dads get through the next 18 years and beyond.
Accept that things won't always go as planned.
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Breathe before you react.
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Channel your inner child.
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Don't cry over spilt milk.
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Enjoy the little moments.
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Forget what you read in the parenting books.
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Give them boundaries.
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Have a sense of humor.
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Invest in a nice bottle of wine.
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Just go with the flow.
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Kiss and hug them as often as you can.
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Listen to them.
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Make time for yourself.
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Never say you're a bad mom.
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Own up to the fact that you can't do it all.
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Practice patience.
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Quit trying to be perfect.
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Remember that parenting is a learning process.
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Say "I love you" every day.
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Teach them to be good people.
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Use scrapbooks to document the major moments.
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Visit grandparents and create a family connection.
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When in doubt, pop in a Disney movie.
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eXperience fun family adventures.
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Yell into a pillow whenever you feel stressed.
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Zestfully approach life.
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