Navigating Parenting Wisdom: A Fresh Perspective on Common Advice

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When you become a parent, the influx of unsolicited advice can be overwhelming. Even before your child arrives, friends, family, and even strangers feel compelled to share their so-called wisdom, offering tips that they believe will transform your parenting experience for the better.

However, much of this advice often lacks practicality and relevance. You may find that many of these clichés are as useful as a screen door on a submarine. To provide more relatable insights, I’ve compiled a list of commonly heard sayings, reinterpreted to better reflect the realities of parenthood:

1. It is what it is. However, there will be times when you might not know what “it” is. In these cases, a good rule of thumb is to wash your hands after touching whatever it is.
2. Expect the unexpected. Be prepared for spontaneous moments of vulnerability. For instance, you thought changing in gym class was uncomfortable? Just wait until your child bursts into the public restroom while you are in the middle of an essential task.
3. This too shall pass. Specifically, the gas. Your baby will produce a significant amount of it (and so will you during pregnancy), and the odor may be quite alarming.
4. Life goes on. So do temper tantrums, sometimes lasting an entire evening without reprieve.
5. Prepare for the worst. You may find yourself in a state that is less than appealing. When did you last take a shower, let alone put on a full outfit?
6. Hope for the best. Ideally, this means achieving the best possible night of sleep, though it may often feel out of reach.
7. Nothing is guaranteed in life. Except for dirty diapers. They are a constant in this journey.
8. What’s yours is mine. At least, that’s the philosophy of your toddler, who believes everything belongs to them.
9. It’s always something. And it’s often something trivial that triggers a full-blown meltdown. Examples from my experience include my daughter crying because she couldn’t spot the moon during the day, or because I wouldn’t take my glasses off—the reasons are endless.
10. It takes a village to raise a child. This might be more applicable if you belong to a larger family unit.

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In summary, while parenting advice can often feel generic and unhelpful, reinterpreting these clichés can offer a more realistic view of parenthood. Embrace the chaos, and remember that every experience contributes to your journey as a parent.