MODULE 8

This module has given you an overview of life with a newborn.

Parenthood will last longer than six weeks. You will be parents for life. You can look forward to many milestones together: baby's first smile, first tooth, first step, and first word.

You will want information about your baby's health, growth, and development as you move into the toddler and preschool years. Inquire about what is available in your community.

As a parent you will grow and change along with your children. You have a lot to teach your children and they have a lot to teach you. Enjoy one another, love one another, and grow together in good health.

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The arrival of a new baby is very exciting for most children, but it can also bring some mixed feelings.

If you want suggestions to help your children get used to the new baby click on the following link.

Prepare Your Children for the Arrival of a New Baby.

Make Changes and Plans Ahead of Time.

Give Children Time to Get Used to the New Baby.

Just as you are learning to become parents, your parents are learning to become grandparents. Your parents are working out a style of grandparenting that feels right for them.

Some new parents are delighted to receive help and advice from grandparents. Others find being around grandparents stressful. Remember that this is your baby. You have to parent in your own way. This may be different from the way your parents raised you, and it may be difficult for your parents to accept this.

Talking about your feelings is the best way to get along with each other.

The arrival of a new baby changes many people's lives. All of you will be learning to look at yourselves and one another in new ways. It takes time, patience, and love for a new family to settle comfortably into a new life together.