To ask what's the best piece of advice you have?

[checkM88]

I'm in the mood for some wise words

Mine: always pee after sex

I have 2 both about babies.

1. Babies cannot fail off the floor
2. Remove babies socks when changing a nappy.

Never eat yellow snow

Don’t babysit DGC.

Don't breed with a chauvinist.

Oh and HAVE THE EPIDURAL. It's awesome.

Never buy glitter.

Go with your initial/gut instinct
Always think about how you'd feel if something was done to you when you're about to do it to someone else
Make sure you're ready before you attend to the kids!

No matter how awful your teenagers are, they will come back to you eventually. The work you put in during the early years are not wasted.

Advice from 70 year old friend who had nightmare teens back in the day.

Something I've realised since having my baby 4 weeks ago:
There is nothing wrong with calling my mum for help when dp and I are struggling with the baby, no matter what the time is.

Nap when the baby is asleep, even if it's a 20 minute power nap.

What other people think of you is none of your business.

Always check if you have all the ingredients before starting the recipe

When divorcing: your ex is not your friend and stop believing they will do the right thing. Once the gloves are off, it's each (wo)man for themselves and you need to get prepared for a fight.

checkM88 That was one of the best pieces of advice I've ever been given too . That and never trust a man who can undo a bra with one hand.

You are stronger than you think you are.

Give time... Time.

If nothing you are doing if calming your baby and you're starting to get upset yourself,lay the baby down in the crib and walk away for a breather.Yes,the baby will continue to cry,but he or she will be safe.Get yourself together and go back in.
There would be so many less Shaken Baby Syndrome cases if this advice was shared in hospitals❤

Always be aware of your surroundings when out alone.

If something doesn't feel right, that's usually because it's not.

Let children get dirty, it strengthens their immune system.

Always check the doors, windows and gas cooker before bed. Leave key in a familiar place and exits clear.

Look after yourself, you are number 1.

The one I tell the children is: practice makes perfect, but it doesn't have to be perfect you just have to try. (Homework related)

Feel the fear but do it anyway.

This, too, shall pass.

Say or do one nice thing for your partner each day. (That applies to both of you!)

re - children's tantrums - remove the audience
re - life in general -
don't start smoking, taking drugs or drink way too much alcohol, or buy what you can't afford or be with someone you don't love or who treats you badly. Also don't get too fat.

Never knowingly pass a toilet.

Better late than dead on time (speeding)

@MrsMoastyToasty My son managed to fall off the floor regularly. He defies the laws of physics. Could explain the rapid grey hair growth since his birth...

Always make friends outside of your age group, older and younger.

Your older friends keep you grounded (and show you the future of your choices). Your younger friends keep you current.

My 98yo granny tells me this a lot. She’d be very lonely now, if she didn’t have younger friends!

Oh, and deal with illness early. Get checked, follow medical advice, take the medications properly.

‘Solidiering on’ mostly just leads to unecessary complications, spreading infections and being seen as a martyr (not a hero). Especially important if you are a mother, or a man!