You are not alone if your experience of caring for a newborn isn’t always dreamy and cute. It can be very raw and emotional and have a taxing effect on your marriage. Here are some tips that I found helpful:
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Read MoreIdeal or horrible: perspectives on parenting typically fall into these polar opposite extremes. I do so much better when I acknowledge the reality that parenting is hard, while holding onto the truth that it's a gift.
Read MoreWhen I get too busy, I forget to look into the eyes of my children. It's sad when I forget. What my eyes look at tells my children what is important to me. Without trying, I can easily communicate that Facebook, email, getting dinner on the table, TV is more important to me than they are.
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