Episode 034: New Parenting Advice

The Bridge Podcast

Mark Dickey and his wife Brittany are expecting their first child. On this episode Bill, Denise, and Andrew share some of their best advice for new parents. Between wisdom gained by making mistakes, and insights discovered by serendipity - Mark gets an earful of tips from his co-hosts.

SHOW NOTES:

1:00 - Consider a Baby-moon - a relaxing or romantic vacation taken by parents-to-be before their baby is born

2:30 - Planning is essential - but be flexible

4:00 - Andrew learns some bsic math

5:20 - Denise reminds new Parents that the cleaning can wait

6:25 - Kids spell love T-I-M-E

7:00 - Bill discovered children are resilient

8:00 - Beware! Babies put everything in their mouth!

9:15 - Differences between the First, Second and Third Child

9:45 - You don't need all the STUFF

11:00 - Leashes...

12:00 - Mark asks, "What was something that caught you completely off guard?"

17:00 - Fake it till you make it - unless you're a parent!

18:30 - Comparison to other parents (No. 6 on Bill Sammon's Top Ten Parenting Tips!)

23:23 - The days are long, but the years are short

25:50 - Takeaways

Bill Sammon's Top Ten Parenting Tips

No. 1 - Enjoy Your Personal Time Beforehand

No. 2 - Don't Focus on Your Child to the Exclusion of Your Spouse

No. 3 - They Won't Break

No. 4 - Bring Them With You

No. 5 - Don't Push Them, Lead Them

No. 6 - Don't Compare Yourself with Other Parents or Children

No. 7 - Help Them Find What They Were Made For

No. 8 - Everybody Has Advice - But It Is Your Child

No. 9 - Kids Spell Love T-I-M-E

No. 10 - They Are God's - You Are Steward of His Blessing

Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to [e-mail]

Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

Please share The Bridge Podcast with a friend if you enjoyed this episode.

Podcast Sponsored by Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant