We asked KC Parent’s 54,000+ Facebook fans:What’s the best parenting words of wisdom you received as a new parent?
Maria: Trust your gut.
Trish: Accept any and all help that is offered.
Mary: Sleep when the baby sleeps.
Amy: Take care of yourself and be sure to make time for fun.
Cathy: This, too, shall pass. This is good advice for EVERY stage of parenting!
Ellen: Be flexible.
Abbie: Don’t buy too much gear. You need a lot less than you think.
Lisa: The first couple of weeks are HARD. That’s okay, it will get easier.
Kara: Don’t listen to the advice and follow your heart!
Val: It’s okay to make mistakes, everyone does.
Trish: You won’t love every minute of parenthood, sometimes it’s hard.
Julie: Remember that YOU are the expert of your baby.
Susan: Don’t lose your sense of humor. You’ll need it throughout your parenting journey!
Lynn: The adage, “the days are long but the years are short” is so true! Try to enjoy the small moments because they go by quickly!