Emily Clarke

3 Things Every New Parent Should Know

Becoming a parent for the first time is at once incredible and terrifying. There are so many emotions that come along with bringing a child into the world, and it's normal to feel uncertain as a new parent. At the end of the day, having children is possibly the greatest achievement for anyone, but it's also nice to have resources available to answer questions if you feel unsure of yourself.

If you're a new parent facing a mix of emotions and uncertainty, below are some tips to help you along your journey:

Use Your Resources

Before you were a parent, you probably had some idea in your mind as to how things would go. You may have said things like you would only buy new name-brand clothing for your little one, but now that baby is here, those gently used baby clothes aren't looking so bad after all.

The truth is that you will find yourself using the resources you have available at the moment. Being a parent does not mean being perfect, and it certainly doesn't mean abiding by every rule you set for yourself before you were a parent. If gently used baby clothes are all you can get your hands on at the moment, then have at them.

Be Patient With Yourself

As a parent, you have to practice patience with your children - after all, they are young and learning. Unfortunately, too few parents provide themselves with this same level of patience.

The simple fact of the matter is that you're going to make mistakes. You're learning too, and just like your children, mistakes happen while learning new skills. Try to take a step back and measure whether you're being kind to yourself.

You Learn as You Go

No parent has it all together, and while it's fine to ask for advice from experienced parents, know that your journey is yours and your family's to take together. You will learn as you go along, in your own way and on your own time. Reflect on advice given to you, but at the end of the day, what matters is that you and your children are happy and healthy together.

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Emily Clarke writes about organic and used baby clothes and gifts. You can find her thoughts at used baby clothes blog.