Ten Things I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Parent

Jai Institute for Parenting • March 13, 2021
Ten Things I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Parent

 

We came across this adorable video, “The Ten Things I Wish I Knew before Having a Baby,” and fell in love with what it had to say.


Check it out here:

 

 

So many parents we speak with every week about our Parent Coach Training Program share with us this one sentiment: "I wish I had these parenting tools you’re teaching before I became a parent!"


And this video shares it all so perfectly…what parenthood is really all about:


 

1. Love. The realization that you could love something more than you ever thought possible. And realizing that loving your child is the absolute best thing you have ever done. EVER.


2. Perspective. Nothing else really matters. The fact that all the other important stuff in your life just isn’t really all that important. It can wait. So don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s really all just “spilled milk.”


3. Gratitude. Be thankful for it all. The good stuff and all of the bad stuff too. The challenges. The tears. The frustration. Because at the end of the day that child you hold in your arms—it’s the best thing that's ever happened to you.


4. Eternity.  Don’t give away vital time for you and your child. All of those opportunities for precious memories will only come around once. Time is fleeting, but you get to keep the memories forever.


5. Space.  You need to make room for that baby. Physical room. But more importantly, emotional room.


6. Surprise.  Be prepared for the unexpected. Because it will happen. Time and time again.


7. Discovery.  You don’t need to mold your child into what you want. Instead, discover who they are. Let them be who they were destined to be.


8. Time.  Make sure to make time for yourself. Take a break. Parenting can be exhausting. So make sure to build in down time for yourself—whether it’s taking a nap, a walk, or just planning a weekly dinner out (without your child!).


9. Schedules. Make a schedule. Make a schedule. Make a schedule.


10. Trust.  Trust your gut. Everyone will have an opinion about parenting. Stay off Google and trust who you are —as a person and as a parent.


 Watch it and enjoy! If parenting fills you with passion like it does all of us at Jai, why don’t you sign up to discuss whether becoming a parenting coach would be a good fit for you? 

You can reach us here.

We look forward to speaking with you soon!



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