Popsugar Family Parenting Humor Practical Parenting Advice For Rookie Parents Dos and Don'ts of Parenting: Practical Pointers For Rookies January 22, 2015 by Denise Stirk View On One Page Photo 12 of 20 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 12 Don't actually close your eyes when a small child asks you to. Especially, and I can't stress this enough, if he asks you to open your mouth at the same time. Source: Flickr user Alex O Previous Next Start Slideshow Parenting HumorFamily Self-CareParenting Tips