1. Babies are a lot tougher than you think, so be gentle.
2. Toddlers will not listen to you, pick your battles.
3. Take pride in how your children look. Clean, well fitting, color coordinated clothing is key. Keep it simple. (Gently used is okay…honest)
4. When feeding children 0 to 6 years of age, keep it simple, real simple.
5. Little children have accidents, get over it, learn to clean it up and wait on the next oops…it will happen.
6. Teach your children that cleanliness is next to….well, you know….BATHE from head to toe.
7. Never leave small children alone in the bathtub.
8. Never leave the house without sending everyone to the bathroom first.
9. Always have a first aid kit. Keep one in the house, in the car and at your place of employment.
10. Take photos of special events and everyday activities.
11. Tell your daughters the truth about how boys really think.
12. Learn to let go of your children and let them fail. It really does build character.
13. Teenagers are all knowing and all doing, always go behind them, under them, around them, and through them. Check everything they say and do.