first time momma, looking for advice :] Options

[cherbearcarez]

hello there CB. my name is cher and i'm a first time mommy. my baby is due in november and i'm nervous but excited at the same time. any advice? :] any is fine with me.

[Archana]

Don't be afraid to talk to your child.
Don't YELL at your child (maybe in the early years, but later on... DONT) It's important for them to want to feel open and ready to talk to you without fear that you'd judge them. It's easier to respect a rational, understanding adult rather than a strict one.
The stricter you are as a parent, the more your child will rebel.
If you ever have two or more children, don't play favorites... or if you have one, don't show it.
Say "I love you" once in awhile. Hug it out. It's really strange and unwelcoming for me because my parents... are like ice.

Those are things I wish my parents knew.