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Don't always say ‘no’ to your
child. Be open to saying yes
and giving them as many
opportunities as possible.”

 

never did that. It’s not valid.”

MZM: “I wish I had done more research on feeding a baby solid
food. There are many natural foods you can make, but I leaned on
pre-made baby food at the time. It is difficult to always make natural
foods of course—being a mom is a tiring and sleepless job.”

OP: What would you tell new mothers?

CC: “When I worked a specific job, I used to say that I lived
paycheque to paycheque because of my financial contribution to my
family—but I’m the wealthiest person you know. Real riches can
never be stolen. You will never understand it unless you walk that
path—the journey in front of you is so worthwhile. There's just a

lot of learning; it’s all a learning curve. What I would never tell new
mothers is that your body is going to change in ways that makes you
want to socially isolate.”

MZM: “Don't always say ‘no’ to your child. Be open to saying yes and
giving them as many opportunities as possible. If they want to go to
the park, to sleepover at a friend’s house, or go on a school field trip
for example, allow them to experience as many wonderful things as
you can. Listen to your child’s needs. If they are active, you need to
help them spend that energy so you can enjoy a happy (and tired)

 

child. Don’t compare them to others! Also respect their emotions,
goals, and choices—including their friends!”

JO: “Enjoy your kids while they are young as much as possible. Give
time to them, walk with them as they grow, be involved in all their
activities.”

OP: What's it like going from one kid to two, or more?

CC: “One to two is really not a big deal. It’s obviously more
demanding and nothing is the same with any of them. For me, the
biggest adjustment was three. By the time child four and five came
along, it was like another pack of diapers and another potato in the
pot. Anything after three kids is just another potato in the pot.”

OP: What is the best way to celebrate Mother's Day to you?

CC: “T don’t need that one day to feel like my kids love me. It’s

not about that. I don't need materialistic things. I desire affection
through the heart, authentically. Mother’s Day doesn’t need to be on
Facebook.”

I think all moms would appreciate something special from their
children for Mother's Day rather than just the same flowers and a
hug. This Sunday, perhaps you can ask your mom some of these
interview questions to make a meaningful connection.

CC

Anything after three kids is
just another potato in the pot.”

 

 

Illustration bv Janis McMath