We get busy as parents - sometimes we just need to slow down.

Teach your child to be self sufficient from an early age.

First time parents may be in for a shock as to what parenting is actually like.

Just because a man is alone with a child does not mean they are special.

It is okay to talk to strangers, not to go with them.

If you are looking for both parents to work, be prepared to pay.

Some things will work as you expect...many will not.

When you work as a parent, you are expected to do it all right.

Kids may recognize the difference and just not care.

There s no exact plan for raising your child - you have to figure it out.