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Recap of Words of Advice for New Parents
Thank you to all of the parents, friends, and mentors that shared these words of advice with us before the birth of our first child. I managed to make it through the first year without knowing these sage words existed … Continue reading
“Always Leave the Office on Time” by Dr. Abdul Kalam
Resources control our lives. Money is the most tangible of these resources but so often we forget that we trade our most valuable resource for money, and that is our time. Much like real estate, there is a finite … Continue reading
Presence is Key
Be there. Above and beyond everything else! Love and enjoy your most wonderful, interesting, and fascinating child.
No Instructions Included
The baby will arrive little, naked, and without instructions. Don’t worry though because you will be given lots of advice from family and friends. Just thank them, remember the helpful bits, and let the rest go. Enjoy your little gift … Continue reading
Cultivate a Love for Books
Cultivate an early love for reading; make books part of your everyday routine. Read chapter books aloud in addition to children’s books. Make weekly trips to the library as a fun, family affair.
Stay Well Stocked
Keep a bottle of wine or vodka on the chill. A relaxed parent is always a happy parent. ‘No’ is a good word to use frequently.
Quiet Moments
Grab ‘quiet moments’ whenever and wherever you can.
Darius Foroux and 25 Things About Life
I guess I like checklists because the following 25 items provided by Darius Faroux in his post “25 Things About Life I Wish I Had Known 10 Years Ago” each have their own value and merit for thinking more about … Continue reading
Sweep the Leg and Walk Away
Sometimes you need to save your sanity; if the child will not stop crying, sometimes you need to put them in the crib and walk away.
A Mess is not the End
It doesn’t matter if your house is a mess and the dishes aren’t done, just have fun.