My daughter-in-law was very worried about being a mother so I wrote this out for her.

All I know about Parenting

You know more than you think
Use common sense
Babies are not fragile
As they get older, say, "Yes" as much as possible
Do not be afraid to say, "No" when necessary
Set limits
Splash in mud puddles
Go on picnics in the rain
Make loud music
Plant seeds
Read stories
Give butterfly kisses
Build blanket forts
Tuck them in bed at night
Sometimes let them tuck you in
Tickle them, paint cookies,paint their bodies
Be a child yourself
Reveal your dreams
Most of all
Tell them you love them over and over.
You know more than you think

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Written by Lois Kamp, The Village of Charlotte