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LOVE That Baby!

12 Tips to a Show Love to Baby and Yourself

By I.J. Schecter

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Learn as you go.
Acknowledge to yourself that there's no such thing as a perfect parent. The earlier you accept this truth, the better it will be for your relationship with your child. Of course you're going to try to achieve parenting perfection – we all do. But no one can maintain a 24/7 job without ever slipping up. And make no mistake, parenting is no less than a 24/7 job.

Observe.
Though your baby can't speak, he will give you signals as to what he wants or needs. Such signals won't be obvious at first, but study him closely and you'll be surprised at how valuable the signals become to your relationship. Remember, he's a novice communicator at this point; that means it's up to you to become an expert interpreter.

Own it.
No doubt about it, parenting is intimidating. A baby, though tiny, has complex needs that don't abate even for an instant. But we all know the best way to face a task, especially a daunting one, is head on. Throw yourself into the parenting role. Embrace it. Enjoy it. Immerse yourself in it. Once you make this mental leap, you'll find it both easier and more gratifying.


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