There is nothing quite as exciting as raising a child. Here is some advice and tips to get you started on the journey of parenthood.

Children in the preschool years do not handle transitions well. They tend to become frustrated and have temper tantrums when they must change tasks quickly.

No baby or toddler should ever drink soda of any kind. Provide your child with healthy drinks, such as milk, diluted fruit juices or plain water.

Always make time for yourself to do things that you like to do, without your children. Find a friend or relative who can care for your children for an hour or two. If parents don’t have time away from their kids, they often get more stressed, which increases the amount of tension in the house.

You should never smoke indoors when you have children. You may even want to even consider quitting. You may not realize it, but secondhand smoke can be as bad, if not worse, than firsthand smoke. Children who are exposed to second-hand smoke experience more risk in developing respiratory problems, such as asthma, bronchitis or pneumonia.

If your child is not having an easy time cutting teeth, try putting cucumbers, carrots, or sour pickles in their mesh teether. Other things can also provide relief, but children generally prefer chewing on something that has some taste. The longer a child uses this tasty teether, the more relief they will feel and the happier you both will be.

To stave off boredom and prevent items from being buried in the toybox, keep your toddler’s toys in constant rotation. Most toys will hold your toddler’s interest for a few days, at most, unless it’s one of his or her favorites. This will save you the expense of buying new toys regularly and your child will have more fun discovering and rediscovering toys.

Bring items that you know will be of comfort when you travel with small children. Going on vacation is supposed to be fun and relaxing for a family, but young children may just see this as a disruption to their regular routine. Bringing a favorite item can help children experience a degree of continuity and stability when they adjust to new environments.

These tips will help you to be a successful parent. Yet, also keep in mind that every parenting situation is as unique as the individuals involved. Understand that there is not a single, correct way to do things. Try the tips and use whatever works best for you. Children grow up before you know it, so take the time to enjoy your children during this exciting time.

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