If I Could Give You One Piece of Parenting Advice….

Okay, I am not the Mother Theresa of parenting. Obviously.

We all make our own choices and do what works for us…. and that’s the way it should be.

But, if you were to ask me for advice, I might tell you this:

Buy a Ergo Baby Carrier. 

I looooove my baby carrier. You have to have one! It makes parenting so much easier — and better. I can wear my baby/toddler on my front or back and do things around the house or whatever I need to do.

Happy baby = Happy Mama.

I use it a lot for hiking/walking. This was back in Oregon when Lucas was around 7 months old!

If you can, breastfeed your baby. Not only is it one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself and your baby, but it’s the easiest way to feed your baby!

Those two things; breastfeeding and baby wearing, are probably my most important words of “advice” I could give you, or anyone. I truly believe that they make your life – and your child’s life – better, safer, healthier and easier.

A couple other little things…

Get out of the house. You have to get out of your house and go to play groups or other activities. It’s a great way to meet other moms and let your kids play with other kids.

Make time for yourself. I don’t care how you do it, just make it happen. Sometimes you have to just tell your husband, “I’m leaving, be back in an hour!”

Those are my words of advice that come to me right away. I think the most important thing, though, is finding what works for you and your family and doing it that way. No one knows you or your kids like you know them, so do what works for you! Everyone (including your grandparents, in-laws, neighbors, friends) is going to give you advice and tell you “the right way” to do it. Take anyone’s advice, apply parts of it that you like into your life, and live! 


Parenting is a wild ride, just remember that. 🙂

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