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The things you do as a parent will last your children’s lifetime, so Legal & General are asking the nation what it means to be forever a parent. Whether your children are six or 60 years old, starting school or starting a family, you’ll always be the person they turn to for advice when it comes to life’s milestones, that’s because you’ll forever be their parent.

Here’s what Legal & General have to say “Your influence, support and advice will stay with your children always - because being a parent doesn’t stop. We’ve been asking parents across the UK what being Forever a Parent really means to them, as each individual is different, and we’d love to hear your views.”

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When you say no or set limits, then stick to it. Otherwise your child will know that if they go on for long enough, then they will get their way in the end.

Spending time with my children whether as youngsters or grown ups. A health worker once said to me that the housework and chores will always be there whatever I do, so it's OK to leave it when I have the opportunity to be doing something with the children. And it's true!

The best advice I got was not to sweat the small stuff. Children grow up so fast so just enjoy them when they're little. Any challenging stages will pass even though it can feel like they'll last forever!

Everything is just a phase...trust me this gets you through those moments!
Make your own routine..one that works for you and your baby not what everyone else tells you is the best

Don't worry about looking like you are coping, the important thing is that you are coping.

This revolutionised my way of thinking as I felt I had to take my DD to swim classes, music classes, baby gym, baby massage etc and it totally stressed me out but I felt I had to do it as had to show everyone that I was coping fine and could still do it all. Once my GP told me this I calmed down and did lots less and baby and I were happier. She has no memory of all the classes we did so it was not worth it but I thought that is what good mums did with their children. Took 18mths to figure out when I was at breaking point and started getting anxiety attacks 😲

My best advice I followed was pick your battles! Want to wear your socks in the bath- knock yourself out! Want to let go of my hand when walking by a road- not a chance!

Best advise I got was to not listen to any "advise"!!

My mum has always instilled in me that being happy in your decisions and life is the most important thing. This sometimes means making hard choices but it means no regrets

say what you mean and mean what you say! if you dont they won't believe you!

the best advice I got when I told my old health visitor I was worried about my baby as the baby books said he should be doing certain things by 6 months old

"the babies haven't read the books"

made me start listening to my instinct not what different books told me

Trust your instincts rather than baby books.

Best advice is definitely to not listen to any unsolicited advice! Smile and nod and ignore. Or ‘that may work for some people but I’m going to do it this way’ for the persistent ones I’m looking at you DM

"And this too, shall pass" one of the best pieces of advice ever given. It's applied from none sleeping, refluxy screaming baby, through the terrible twos and illnesses and phases.
No matter what, she won't be like it forever.
It helps when I'm on the verge of frustration with everything.

No ones a perfect parent, just do your best...

it's that sometimes you have to judge your gut instinct and not take on board all advice offered to you

The best advice I was given was make sure I surround myself with people going through same and when they’re small get out every day.

It's just a phase.....

o,h and baby wipes are good for cleaning pretty much everything!

To be always the parent, and not become best friends, as tempting as it may be, especially with a daughter, I have still needed the role of teacher/advisor and much as i hate it, ruler of consequences, to be able to be the best parent i can try and be....

Best advice. listen what all wishers want to say to you, say thank you for amazing piece of advice and later do as you think would be better for you and your baby.There are no manuals which would with all babies as we all come to this world unique and different!

Probably already been said but it’s so important “this too shall pass” so many things are phases and in the beginning in particular you’re so tired and feel like forever but actually you look back and it was only a week or two, somethings a month before they changed again

Nobody knows what they are doing. Some are just better at faking it. And don’t wash them too much

Be there for your children.

Be kind!

You aren't doing a bad job despite how bad things may seem!

Best advice was that trust your instincts as a Mum you will know what they need, want ior if something isn’t right