New Parents: Hamster Food?
Posted on May 31, 2011
Filed Under Fathering, Parenting, Personal
Many years ago a “new parent suggestion” booklet was given to us. It featured timeless advice from college students for the expectant mom and dad, as uniquely expressed as I’ve ever seen. Samples:
- I understand (babies) cry a lot. Don’t be alarmed. I think they eventually stop.
- I think you have to feed babies. I once had a hamster which ate some little food pellets. You might find some at a pet store. They are crunchy…you might have to soak them in Coke or Sprite to make them softer. My hamster ate a lot of that. It seems like marshmallows might be good for babies too.
- When babies talk, it sounds kind of strange. Don’t worry that you can’t understand a baby – it is probably your child, not you.
- Hug your baby a whole lot. Tell them you love them every day – until they move away.
While most of the above advice is tongue-in-cheek, that last point is obviously a keeper.
Why not take the suggestion to hug your child – today, several times – and say, “I love you.” It’ll take only a moment, but I promise the positive effects will linger a long, long time.
By the way, if you need additional encouragement as a new father, I hope you’ll download the free chapter from my book, and other free resources, from the links at your right.
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