What is the best piece of advice you could give to any new parent?

As a young parent i often get asked by others what is it like to have kids, they even ask me if they should have kids and what are the worst things about parenthood?!

I can imagine that me moaning about my day to day life could put some people off having children for life, but through all the negatives and stress it is definitely the best and most wonderful thing i have done and anyone can/should do!

The journey into parenthood is a long and hard one so in a bid to help anyone that is taking up the challenge i have asked the wise and knowledgeable parents of Twitter to give me their best advice. As you can imagine i received a wide variety of responses!

I simply asked them the following: Tell me in 140 characters the best piece of advice you could give to any new parent....

@TheYorkshireDad
Q: breast or bottle?
A: Food.

— daddyanddowns (@daddyanddowns) November 14, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad learn, fail, get up, try again. Always with love.

— martin broz (@fathers_can_hug) November 14, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad breathe. You're doing awesome. Everyone is making it up as they go too - you are enough. It's fucking hard. You've got this

— Moaning Mama (@MoaningMomma) November 14, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad don't worry about what other people have to say, they're all idiots

— Tea.Cake.Blog (@tea_adventures) November 14, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad no visitor cares what your house looks like. They have came to see the baby.

— daddyanddowns (@daddyanddowns) November 14, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad Don't feel like there is a right way to parent. Everyone is different. Do it your own way and learn from your own mistakes

— Mark F (@Mk_FRugby) November 14, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad you and only you know your baby best! Do what you feel is right & ignore the snide comments, also get used to cold coffee 😩

— A Blogs Life (@ablogslife1205) November 14, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad that sometimes babies just cry or are unhappy for no reason and you're not doing anything wrong xx

— Lou (@little_lou_gal) November 14, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad be present and listen to your inner wisdom. If that fails and you dont know what to do let compassion be your guide.

— Georgina Westley (@GeorgieDesigner) November 15, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad 'Don't listen to advice unless you've asked for it, do it your way, learn on the job' so my advice is to not listen to me 😂

— First Time Dad (@PoopCryLullaby) November 15, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad Routine. Get in one.

— Lee Foster (@TicklerTweets) November 14, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad it's hard work, it may feel impossible, it gets easier, don't worry that you're doing it wrong, it's different for everyone

— Stephen Naylor (@stephennaylor) November 14, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad do what YOU feel is right for you and the bairn ...not what others think is right. And get sleep when you can.

— daddydaycare (@Chafster) November 14, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad pick your battles wisely...!! And trust your instincts!!

— Clare Helm (@ClareHelm2) November 14, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad lower your standards and expectations in everything. Then lower them a whole lot more. And have wine.

— Offred (@stupidgirl45) November 14, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad "it's ok to cry."

— Nicole (@NicoleTopToToe) November 14, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad To trust your instincts and that everything - no matter how bad - is a phase. And that you know more than you think you do.

— GeorginaFullerWriter (@GeorgieR30) November 14, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad You're not alone, the hard, crazy times happen to us all & no matter what they say, noone is perfect.

— Married to a Geek (@MarriedtoaGeek1) November 14, 2016

.@TheYorkshireDad There are three certainties in parenting..
1. Everything is your fault.
2. Glitterglue
3. Haribo

— Belgian Bun 🍁 (@thebelgianbun) November 15, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad do what works for you and your family, try not to judge yourself or others harshly, take photos/videos, talk about it

— Amber (@amber_rithalia) November 14, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad 'You are doing a brilliant job and don't let anyone let you think otherwise ' xx

— Sally (@rosetintedlass) November 14, 2016

@TheYorkshireDad Pick your battles was the best advice I ever got

— Janine Woods (@UnhingedMummy) November 14, 2016

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