Recently, I was approached by TheMotherhood.com to co-host a great discussion giving “words of wisdom” to expecting and new moms. Maybe they asked me because my website threw them off, “MommyB Knows Best.” While I admit I don’t know it all, (shhh don’t tell anyone, it may ruin my reputation!), I sure do love giving new moms some of the advice that helped me along the way, including, “Listen to the advice that everyone gives you, but only use what you feel is best for your family.”
Whether you’re not a mom yet, a mom-to-be, or a seasoned mommy, this chat is for everyone. Participants of the chat will automatically be entered in an Avent giftbasket giveaway so be sure to tell your friends and family to come chat with me too.
Join me tomorrow, at 12:00 noon eastern standard time for this great LIVE text chat and Avent giveaway. Here’s how to make sure you get a chance to chat: go to http://www.themotherhood.com and sign up for your free account (no strings attached) today or tomorrow morning before the chat begins so you don’t miss out on any of the fun! Then tomorrow at 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard time go to this link: http://www.themotherhood.com/talk/show/id/62065 and sign in using your username and password and chat away!
Hope you get a chance to jump in on this fun discussion and help me kick off my first co-hosting “gig” with a big bang!
What is your “best” piece of mommy advice???
I know you already did it, but here’s this anyway. The two best pieces of advice I’ve gotten seem contradictory, but I do best when I remember them both:
1) A young baby’s cries are a form of communication, not an annoying habit you need to break. They’re not trying to annoy you; they just want something from you and can’t talk yet. Respect cries, and don’t be offended by them. (I loved The Attachment Parenting Book by Dr. Sears.)
2) Sometimes, baby will cry for reasons you can’t interpret or do anything about. Sometimes nothing you try “works.” This does not make you a bad parent, and it’s still true that baby isn’t trying to make you crazy. Hugs, kisses, walking, and rocking are all still important because they tell the baby that you love them and are trying, and that they don’t have to go through it alone. This is a big deal, and you are a good mom.