Welcome to the jungle! The only way to survive the first year of parenting

Having children is a huge shock to the system – EVERYTHING changes. And while there are plenty of highs there is also a hell of a lot of bumps on this wild ride with no road map or instruction manual in sight. So if you’re heading into the jungle here are ten ways to make it through the first year (without going completely bonkers)!

3. Become a nap ninja

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There’s nothing like sleep deprivation to make you feel more crazy, so you need to learn how to get some more shut-eye whenever and wherever. Baby asleep when you pull up to the supermarket? Turn off the engine and lay your head back for your own snooze. Nap when they nap and you’ll be way more on top of this.

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