Realizing I Know Nothing
Tips
Make use of all your resources
Dec 12th
We tried to hit the ground running by listening to all the tips and advice we could get from all the recent parents we know. This turned out to be really useful, but you have to learn how to separate the advice that will work in your system from the advice that won’t work. And no matter how prepared you are — reality sets in the moment you walk out of the hospital and realize the training wheels (the nurses) are gone and you are on your own. It’s also at that very moment when you understand your parents for More >
Tip #2
Dec 8th
This should have been Tip #1 — but I haven’t thought all of these out yet. Tip #2 is simple — tips are only worthwhile if they apply to your situation. If you use Babycenter.com, you know they constantly reiterate that every child is different and I could not agree more. I have read countless tips. Some of been useful and some have not — for our situation. It was clear, however, that some people found the tips very useful. So, as I have and will continue to note, I am posting tips and tricks that I find useful for More >
Tip #1
Dec 1st
These aren’t going to be in order of importance since they are really “as I figure them out, I might as well pass them along” tips.
Tip #1 is simple. I find it easier to put pants on my 8 month old when he is on his stomach as opposed to on his back. Try it and let me know what you think.
Disclaimer: My wife is indifferent to this tip. She hasn’t tried it, but doesn’t think it will make things any easier.
