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Parenting and Friendships

cazza by cazza Young Parent(August 2007) (rank 2nd)


When becoming parents for the first time,. we all hold expectations on what we going to be like, how we deal with every day parenting issues, but is there such a thing as right or wrong way,....

For some it can be very daunting, and lonely, as we are not all that lucky to have supportive families, friends, communitys centres close by, ....

So here is my thoughts- ideas on what we can do to be good enough parents,....

. Seek out 2 or 3 families on sites like this with children the same age and try and form solid friendships.
. Always know that when you form friends that you can call on them for advise thoughout your childs years....
.Share ideas, thoughts, mistakes, and solutions, as we all diffrent on what we do with our kids, and what might work for u, can help others as well...

.Try and call your friends once or twice a week, or text them to see if they are ok.
.If possible arrange to look after each others kids, and allow each other a break....
.Meet up at playgroups,childcare centres, local parks etc.....

All ways look out for you and your friends, as they need you as much as you need them...

So have fun, get out and socialise. As there is more to being a mum then staying home, and its great for the kids and for you all....

take care
love cazza
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ellamia
5.00 (Excellent) | October 2007 | ellamia
Re: Parenting and Friendships
Awsome Cazza. Parenting is hard. Great tips there.

Love Kelly


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janicepovey
5.00 (Excellent) | October 2007 | janicepovey
Re: Parenting and Friendships

Well done, Cazza! I think it is daunting becoming parents for the first time. great advice.

Hugs Janice



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      cazza
October 2007 | cazza
Re: Parenting and Friendships
Thankyou and i always wish there was a site around like this when my kids were babies,,

Love reading and writing these sort of articles as it helped me to have friends around for sure...

take care
love cazza


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hermy
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | hermy
Re: Parenting and Friendships
great advice cazza......now i have to do something about it don't i.......thanks for reminding me......regards Sandra xxx


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      cazza
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | cazza
Re: Parenting and Friendships
You are so welcome, and i think that if every member on here gets the chance to meet some of us , its just the best feeling...

take care
love cazza


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nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | nell18-3
Re: Parenting and Friendships
Great advice Cazza
We all know how mushed up your brain gets if you only have children to chat to all day!!!
xxx


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      cazza
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | cazza
Re: Parenting and Friendships
Thats it, and the kids get benifits out of it as well, as they end up with extra playmates,....

take care'
love cazza


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georgiepar
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | georgiepar
Re: Parenting and Friendships
good one babe... treat your friends as you would like to e treated. and you will have them forever


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      cazza
August 2007 | cazza
Re: Parenting and Friendships
Thanx Georgie and we all know the ones on here that are our great friends, and am hoping to meet some of them in the near future,,,

take care
love cazza


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Shellshell
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | Shellshell
Re: Parenting and Friendships

Great advice Sis

Couldn't agree with you more!

 Shelley



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      cazza
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | cazza
Re: Parenting and Friendships
thanx shell

loves ya
cazza


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merlin0903
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | merlin0903
Re: Parenting and Friendships

 

 cazza

great advice and some wonderful tips for new mums and dads, well done sweetie

hugs and kisses



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Kellzacar
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | Kellzacar
Re: Parenting and Friendships
Hi ya Cazza,

Great advice and very very well timed . . . hehe

Cheers Kellz


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      cazza
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | cazza
Re: Parenting and Friendships
Thanx merlin and kellz...........


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lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | lonely28
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Hey cazza,
                    great and timely advice........ well done on a really well written article. Looks like someone is finding her voice that little bit more..... YAY!!!

love ya,

fi xoxox


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      cazza
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | cazza
Re: Parenting and Friendships
thank you, and yes i  am hehe.....

take care
love cazza


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winja
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | winja
Re: Parenting and Friendships
great advice cazza. well done my friend


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      cazza
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | cazza
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thanx nat. And

                              WELCOME BACK,....

LOVE CAZZA


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bubble
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | bubble
Re: Parenting and Friendships

This is so true...  I was feeling so alone, and then I met a friend that thankfully seems to like me!!!!  It is nice to know that I can talk to her with no judgement...

Took me a while to actually want a friend, so this article is brilliant.

Jo



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      cazza
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | cazza
Re: Parenting and Friendships
tyhanx bubble and pleased that you was able to find some one that undeerstood you, and was able to be your friend...

Curiosity was she a mimti mum...

love cazza


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mumof2b
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | mumof2b
Re: Parenting and Friendships

Love this advice Cazza..........it can be very hard when you have no family around to support you.......it's so important for us all to feel like we are doing a good job and we don't need others telling us we should be doing this or we shouldn't be doing that.......

Amanda xxxxxxx



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      cazza
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | cazza
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thats it amanda, and i know that u feel along sometimes and sad, and just want u to know that i value our friendship, and will get to visit you one day soon ..../

take care
love cazza


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belinda03
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | belinda03
Re: parenting and friendships....

great advice cazza

luve bel



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      cazza
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2007 | cazza
Re: parenting and friendships....
Thanx bel....

you are a great friend to have ..

take care
love cazza


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