New Baby, Blogging, and Parenthood

Blogging with a new baby sounds a little nuts and is likely to be the last thing on your mind but it may just be the relief valve you need.

I am a father, I really had no clue just how tough it was going to be taking care of an infant. I know it's an almost incredible amount of work, and between changing diapers and keeping the nursery squared away it seems unrealistic to imagine that there would be time left over for any parent to blog. However, a growing number of parents are joining the blogosphere to share their experiences during this exciting and challenging time of life. There are a whole range of benefits that parents can gain from blogging, and the spectrum covers everything from getting through the night to helping distant relatives feel closer, not to mention maintaining your sanity.

What is a blog and why is blogging such a great idea? A blog is nothing more than a daily journal, diary, if you will, of your thoughts and experiences. You write about them, in your own words, and post them online in your blog. Your readers then can comment and start a communication link with you. Best of all, blogging is free. can tell you that blogging is a tremendous way to relieve stress and interact with others.

For a mom dealing with the hassles and triumphs of a baby, blogging about your motherhood is a great way to blow off some steam or just to share some of the joys of motherhood. Your blogging may even help new mothers get through the trials and tribulations of their first infant. If your baby often has very erratic sleep patterns that leave you up at odd hours of the night, blogging may just be the best way to fill those hours. Many parents turn to television to help them weather these dawn vigils but, by blogging through the night, parents can turn what feels like a somewhat depressing situation into an actively positive and productive one through blogging.

Another reason why parents often find blogging very satisfying is that it helps them to be a part of a community. For parents who are unable to successfully juggle a full social life with the very tough demands of taking care of a new baby, blogging can be a great way to stave off the isolation that sometimes comes during this stage of life.

A baby requires constant attention, and it can be difficult to attend social gatherings or events when you are responsible for an infant. Luckily, the internet is full of other moms and dads in the same situation, and by chatting with them it is possible to overcome some of the loneliness that many new parents are surprised to encounter. If you are a new parent, you can learn from experienced parents. If you are experienced, you can pass along your wisdom to the new parents. In that process of exchange you all break the patterns of stress and isolation. Of course, for a parent with an adorable new baby, blogging can be as much about celebration as it is about necessity. Having a blog about living with a new child can give parents the chance to reflect on how powerful and warm the sensation of parenthood is, and sometimes sharing the triumphs of this unique time can make them even sweeter.

A blog is a great way to keep friends and family updated with news about your baby's first words or first steps, and with new technology it is easier than ever to make photos and video clips a part of your blog, so you can give far-away relatives the chance to feel much more involved in your child's life. Many email services now have the ability to email videos. You simply load the video onto your computer, attach it electronically, and your relatives get to see your baby is live action.

The Baptism

To begin with the baptism makes us children of God and heirs of eternal life. As water is over our head, we received the white robe of righteousness and purified our soul. For the most part, these are gifts of God, everyone finds in Christ the gifts of God's grace. They are received by faith and must be lived in faith. In baptism, our heavenly father who has the power of the Holy Spirit, taught me of the life of Christ called me his beloved son.

So for you, we thought.
For you, we have chosen.
For you, we decided to baptize you.
We are your parents, we believe, therefore, we acted.
We asked baptism for you. We accept our responsibilities to take.
We accept the support and show you the right path, so that you can make the difference between good and evil.
Once your were born you have received love and attention.
You live your life.
You live the faith.
You are someone unique.
You are you.

Living Faith implies the brotherhood of all. That's what your godfather and your godmother have demonstrated. Believing, Pray, Hoping, Testify, Love, Live. Such as the life that becomes yours.

Proverb: All the flowers of the future are in the seeds of today.

Whatever the religion is, it is you who chooses for your child, to show him the right path.

Who Are They and Does Your Newborn Need One?

Forget what you've seen in old Disney or Hollywood films.

Godmothers don't grant our every fairy tale wish, and godfathers don't knock people off on our behalf in the shady underworld of organized crime. In reality, godparents are faith-filled mentors to budding, young souls – parental supports with lifelong influence and role-model prestige. A modern-day godparent is a model, a mentor, a friend for the journey. Someone to keep an eye out on the road of life.

A Godparent is not a legal guardian or a 'sugar daddy' who remembers birthdays generously, or someone you can more easily call on to baby-sit. These are important roles and the second of them will no doubt bring much pleasure to your child as the years roll by. The greatest gift that a Godparent can offer is to love and pray for your child. As children grow up they are immersed in a world of different influences, some good, some bad and some utterly sinister. Some people worry so much about the future of the planet that they put off having children forever. Fortunately for the survival of the species many overcome this fear and find joy in having a family. But as any parent will tell you the older the children get the more you worry about their future.

The essence to a deep relationship is knowing your child inside out. Show the child how to embrace life and to manage disappointments and anger. Be honest with the child in the long run being honest goes a long way. In case you are facing problems on a personal level be it your job or relationships never hide facts from a child and pretend that everything is fine. Allow the child to hold your hand and face problems big and small together.
Teach the child to be curious and to satisfy the healthy curiosity by reading. Foster a love for learning, music, plants, and life. Encourage the child to explore and not to be afraid to ask questions or to disagree with you. Parenting is a crucial responsibility that cannot be handed down to others.
The key to good parenting is never be afraid to love your child, show them the difference between right and wrong, and instill in them a sense of self and trust in you. Emphasize that you will always be there for him or her. Let them place their trust in you.

A few essentials of parenting are:

1. Understand the child’s emotional needs. Find out what the child’s likes and dislikes are.

2. Accept the child for who he or she is. Never try to mold a child to what your vision of a child is. Love the child dearly.

3. Motivate the child to do their best but do not set unrealistic goals. Every child has a comfort level and it is hard for every child to be an achiever.

4. Studies show that each child has a talent in some field or the other. It is impractical for parents to want their child to be a soft ware professional, a doctor, or engineer if the child has a talent for growing plants or nursing. Allow the child to realize his or her own dreams. Don’t foist your unfulfilled ambitions on the child.

5. Ensure that you don’t fight or shout in front of the children. It only upsets them and often creates deep rooted emotional trauma in them. All differences must be settled behind closed doors or in the privacy of your room. Ugly fights upset kids.

6. Help the child find its path. Expose them to different options and nurture their interests.

7. The slim difference between a happy cooperative child and a sulk difficult one is love and understanding. Throughout the child’s growing years you must emphasize that you love the child dearly and will always be there for him or her.

8. Listen to your child, often fears or doubts emerge when you are having a conversation. Make time to chat with the child about your day, the child’s day, and things happening around the world and so on. Keeping communications open will introduce as sense of security and openness into your relationship.

Every parent aims to bring up a child that is loving, giving, confident, happy, and a part of a closely knit family. Parenting is a natural process and more often than not it is not books, counselors, or doctors that will guide you but it is your in born instinct and bonds with the child.
When a child is born it trusts its mother without questions and looks towards her for sustenance and protection. A mother in turn instinctively holds the child close to her bosom and knows without words when the child is well and when it is ill. This connection must be maintained as the child grows. Never allow a distance to creep in. If you want to be close to the child and always be there for him or her it is crucial to maintain a close and trusting relationship.