Things to tell my new parent self

This great post from Mommypotamus was inspired by Mother's Day, and I have to say I couldn't agree more.

Number 2 really resonates with me right now... to be "suspicious of the quiet toddler."  Last week when I was getting ready in the morning, it was suspiciously quiet for a minute or so, after which point Calvin said, "snow!!!" ... and then he walked into the bathroom carrying an upside-down and now empty box of breadcrumbs.  I dashed into the kitchen to clean up the "snow" only to discover that the "snow" was trekked all throughout our (this time thankfully) tiny apartment.  Be suspicious of quiet toddlers.

In addition, I'm so happy to see her mention to check your babies for tongue ties and lip ties yourself.  Unfortunately, most docs are not properly trained in this area and don't diagnose them most of the time., and right now, a lot of parents are just having to advocate hard for themselves.

Anyway, check it out!

11 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Pre-Momma Self

Good Mothers.

This particular article about what good mothers do came from lots of sources to me, so I figured I'd share it.  Thanks to Aria, an online mothers forum of which I am a part, and numerous other media streams for sharing.

Good mothers love their children.

Good job, Mama!

For the most part, unless you neglect or don't try, you're a good parent.  But it doesn't always feel that way when you're the parent and you're in the thick of it.  And you have no idea how to keep your kid in a good mood, or even be able to tell what they want.

I am lucky.  I have people in my life who tell me what a good mama I am.  I hope this article helps you feel like you're a good parent, too.  And if you haven't thought if it, tell a parent they're doing a good job next time you see them.  It might make them melt.

Tell a Friend: You Are a Good Mama!