10 Things you should NEVER Do (Just in case some of you didn’t know)…
1. Never tell a pregnant woman she looks big or huge (It will only make her think she is FAT.)
2. Never tell a pregnant woman she looks small (She already feels huge no matter how big you think she looks, and this might make her feel bad too.)
How about we just tell pregnant women they look good no matter what…ok? 🙂
3. Never compare your child to someone else’s child. (All children are different and that is how it is supposed to be. Just because little Johnny is crawling before little Mary doesn’t mean Johnny is a better child or that he is going to do more in life. Remember this.)
4. Never Ever tell another Mother (or Father) what they are doing wrong with their child or how they should be doing something with their child. (Unless of course they ask.-Parents hate when other parents criticize them for the way they parent. Everyone parents different and even though we may think our way is the best it may not always be for someone else.)
5. Never touch the belly of a pregnant woman or the baby of another Mother that you do not know. Strangers touching babies and bellies sometimes tends to freak people out.
6. Never ask a Mother with a baby when she is due! Seriously this happens! If she is holding a baby she obviously already had her baby and it takes time for that belly to go down. Please don’t embarrass her!
7. Never be afraid to ask for help or advice from another parent. As a matter of fact a lot of parents love to offer advice and would be happy to help. Don’t feel like less of a parent for asking. (Heck, I am having my 5th and I sometimes forget things and ask other Mothers.)
8. Never assume that just because others are letting their children do something that you should too. If your first instinct tells you that it isn’t right then go with your gut. You are the parent and you should always make the decision based on what you think is best regardless of what others are doing or letting their children do. (This can be hard sometimes, but I have found this to be very important in raising well behaved kids.)
9. Never be afraid to punish your child. Children may seem upset or hurt when they are given a punishment, but they actually thrive for rules and boundaries. When a child is punished for something they should not have done or did wrong you are teaching them right from wrong. Don’t let them grow up thinking that it is ok to be disrespectful or to do things they really shouldn’t be doing. Sometimes it is easier and less work to look the other way, but it is not in the best interest of your child. While it may break your heart now, a family with rules and guidelines that are followed is always a more loving family in the end. 🙂
10. Never think that you can love your child too much! Always tell your children you love them and always give them hugs and kisses. Kids need attention more than anything. Try to listen when your child talks (even if it seems that is all they do and you feel you are busy.) Interacting with your child is one of the most important things you can do.
(I should state that these are all my opinions. I did not find this information anywhere. I am just stating my opinions. 🙂
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