For Moms, From Moms: 15 Awesome Pieces of Parenting Advice

"Get in bed with them for a few minutes when they are troubled about something. Turn off the lights and listen to them. They will spill their guts in the dark and things will be much better for them in the morning." — Melinda Gaulden

"At the end of the day, if you have to choose between cleaning the dishes or spending a few more minutes with your family, always choose family. The dishes will always be there tomorrow. We never know when our family won't be. Be OK with dirty dishes." — Erin Edie Bonaventure

"Don't listen to anyone else's advice. Create your own." — Stephanie Levitt

"Take a picture every day, because they change by the day!" — Sandy Fautas

"Celebrate the little victories. When I found out my son was autistic, I really took this advice to heart, and love every minute with him." — Kelly Cathleen Johnson

"Every mother needs help from time to time. It doesn't make you weak, it makes you a stronger, better mother." — Stephanie DeMarzo

"Love your children with everything you have, but never stop loving yourself!" — Melissa Wright

"Everything gets easier after they hit the 6-month mark. Great advice for a parent in the weeds of having a newborn!" — Maureen Szente

"Don't burden yourself with the inevitable guilt. Take what you know and make the best choice for you and your child, and know that doing the best you can is good enough." — Danielle Dietlin Mendoza

"You know your baby. Trust you instincts and ignore advice from others. One size does not fit all!" — Janice Beswick Beaumont

"Breathe, this phase will also pass." — Jessica Lynn Titus

"Best advice was from my sister: Pick your battles!" — Missy Warner Brown

"It's OK to ask for help. You don't have to go at it alone." — Kristi Sannar