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By: Gentle Discipline Warrior « Baby Dust Diaries

Gentle Discipline Warrior « Baby Dust Diaries — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:35:40 +0000

[...] Paying it Forward — Amber at Strocel.com inspires new (and often scared) mamas with these simple words: “It will be OK.” (@AmberStrocel) [...]

By: Perfecting Motherhood

Perfecting Motherhood — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 03:13:32 +0000

You’re so right! It’s our duty, honor and privilege as more experienced to tell new moms and moms-to-be that everything will be all right. Some days we just wonder why our kids test us so much and we can’t wait until they go to bed! Others, we can’t get enough of them and don’t want the day to be over. In the end, we just look at them while they’re playing and can’t stop thinking, wow, we created those little people, out of our own flesh and blood. Mother nature is just amazing!
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By: Gayle

Gayle — Thu, 13 May 2010 02:54:33 +0000

Absolutely! I think paying this stuff forward is even more important nowadays when we see so many things that make us doubt our parenting abilities.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Thu, 13 May 2010 00:41:30 +0000

With a 14-month-old of my own, I’m often a bit shocked at how fast the time has gone. And, as much as I hate it, I find myself telling people the same. “Enjoy it. They’ll be this big before you know it.” But, you’re right. That really is the least helpful thing in the world, sometimes.

Enjoy what?! The all night wakings? The biting during nursing? The screaming when being set down while I use the toilet? Really, this gig is so demanding that it sometimes is difficult to enjoy, when your in the midst of it.

It will be ok is so much better. It’s true. We will all get through this. We’ll get through the tough days.

But while we’re working through those tough days, while we’re working hard just to be ok, we have to remember that there is joy. We (mostly) chose this path. And we have to work hard to find the peace, serenity, and ability to let go that will help us enjoy it all.
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By: Deb Chitwood

Deb Chitwood — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:55:48 +0000

What a moving post! I love the concept of paying it forward in parenting! .-= Deb Chitwood´s last post ..My Top 3 Natural Parenting Principles =-.

By: Public Natural Parenting Creates a Culture of Positive Parenting Role Models

Public Natural Parenting Creates a Culture of Positive Parenting Role Models — Wed, 12 May 2010 19:40:29 +0000

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By: Sarah @ OneStarryNight

Sarah @ OneStarryNight — Wed, 12 May 2010 15:36:33 +0000

Oh gosh I remember the early days with DS1. I felt SO ALONE. I had zero support from his bio-father, lived states away from my family who were horrified I was breastfeeding, and didn't have twitter back then LOL! A community is priceless I swear, when it comes to supporting mothers! .-= Sarah @ OneStarryNight´s last post ..I’m a Parenting Inspiration, Who Knew! =-.

By: Erin W. / Beatnik Momma

Erin W. / Beatnik Momma — Wed, 12 May 2010 13:34:28 +0000

I think that the most important thing you can pass on to a new mother is that she can trust herself and her child. Trust those instincts, they will guide you. Hopefully. And if not, there's always playgroup, Twitter and Facebook. Even as a second time mom, even though like you, I have more perspective, I still have to reach out for that reassurance and I am so glad that you, among others, have been there to catch me before I fall. Thank you so much for paying that forward. If only you knew how much you are appreciated. .-= Erin W. / Beatnik Momma´s last post ..My Inspiration =-.

By: No rules without reason / GROW WITH GRACES

No rules without reason / GROW WITH GRACES — Wed, 12 May 2010 05:24:09 +0000

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By: michelle

michelle — Wed, 12 May 2010 04:05:29 +0000

I remember being a mom to a seven week old baby and meeting a mom of a five month old at the bus stop one day. She said, oh, they grow so fast! Enjoy your tiny baby! Her five month old seemed impossibly huge and different. I don't know where logic and the ability to see into the future goes when you have a newborn, but I didn't have the capability to truly see myself with a baby who could sit up alone, let alone a toddler or preschooler. Parenting a newborn for the first time is like stepping into another dimension in many ways. Thanks for the reminder, and a handy mantra for reassuring new moms. It will indeed be OK. .-= michelle´s last post ..Creating a Culture of Positive Parenting Role Models =-.