In the 100th issue, they had 3 pages of tips... I've had this little mag in my loo and I read a few each day. I thought I'd share what I considered to be the best, with you! This first one, is one I tell every new Mother...
"Don't be afraid to trust yourself. Your instincts are usually right, and Mum knows best!" - Tracey Topp, Cosy Toes.
"When I kiss my two boys goodnight, I say, 'How did I get to be such a lucky mummy to have the two best sons in the world?' I think that is what parenting is all about - instilling a deep-down sens of belonging." - Fran McInnes, Director of Breastmates
"Have fun. It's really as simple as that. it's true they grow like wildfire, so enjoy it - every age and stage brings it's own small challenges, and enormous joys." - Miriama Kamo, TV presenter & Mum
"As a mum with a special-needs child, I'd say, choose your battles. If my son wants to wear pink gumboots and a green Christmas hat to school, I let him - after all, it's only clothing." - Catroina Greig, Littlies reader
"Hugs, hugs and more hubs. A mum's hug lasts long after she lets go." - Lesley Williamson, Littlies Founder/Director
"Take time for yourself, whether it's sleeping, taking a relaxing bath, or reading in peace for 10 minutes!" - Belinda Simon, Director of Pregoli
"You'll get lots of advice from everyone. Listen to those you respect, and choose the advice that feels the best fit for you and your baby." - Karen Guillialand CEO NZ College of Midwives
"Be who you want your children to see and be. If you don't want them to see you do it, hear you say it, or know you did it and tell everyone else you said it... Don't do it or say it!" - Jules Cronin, Littlies Reader
And two of my personal favourites:
"Don't make their problem your problem... They'll only change the behaviou when it's making their life difficult, not yours." - Nigel Latta, Clinical Psychologist
"If you have had a truly ghastly day, go and gaze at your child when they are asleep. They look so calm, vulnerable and beautiful and it is much easier to remember that you love them, and will do it all over again tomorrow." - Diane Levy, Family Therapist.
