to be mama

Congratulations on having a newborn baby because that must be so delightful for you. As a primary school teacher I have learned much about children and remember studying parenting styles. The most successful parent is the one that has clear boundaries and is fair to the baby or the child. With the child as he or she gets older the parent will guide rather than control in a heavy way. A baby may feel unsettled if they hear lots of arguing. A toddler might become withdrawn and an older child might become sad. I suggest you visit your local library together and you borrow a few baby care books. Then you ask if you and your mum discuss calmly how to take care of your sweetie. Times and methods of caring change over a period of years. Good luck.