We all doubt our own parenting skills at one time or another. Unfortunately babies don't come with instructions so we have to learn on the job and by getting parenting advice along the way from family and friends, magazines, books and websites.
A good way of learning some basic parenting skills is to attend antenatal classes before the birth. This helps not only by teaching you how to cope in different situations, but also by letting you know what to expect as a new parent – if you don't have friends or relatives with young babies, it can be a real shock to suddenly find yourself at home alone with a crying newborn! The other benefit is that you will probably meet other couples in your local area who are in the same
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