Babble.com publishers Rufus Griscom and Alisa Volkman, in a lively tag-team, expose 4 facts that parents never, ever admit — and why they should. Funny and honest, for parents and nonparents alike.
Taboo number one: you can't say you didn't fall in love with your baby in the very first minute.
Taboo number two. You can't talk about how lonely having a baby can be.
Taboo number three: you can't talk about your miscarriage.
Taboo number four: you can't say that your average happiness has declined since having a child.
It is clear to me now, two kids and two different experiences later: our babies are born ready. All they need is for us to be ready to listen, and respond.
I had no idea how infuriating the question “how can I help?” would be when there was a sink full of bottles and an empty fridge. Mom friends to the rescue.
Beyond knowing how to handle a tantrum to avoid public embarrassment, we can begin to view them as a valuable opportunity to teach our children life skills.
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