What advice did your mother give you when becoming a mother yourself?
“Learn to cook!” Naseema
“Learn to do everything by yourself, never depend on anyone.” Stella
“Look after yourself no matter what happens…don’t sacrifice your life or health or sanity for anything.” Rozanne
“Never give any medicine without reading the whole information leaflet.” Laura
“Well my mother didn’t give me advice..but, as a mother I would say…remember your child will not always need you, so savour the moment you have with them”… Maljinee
“Kids are 1st priority.” Chathu
“Family comes first was my mom’s advice and example to me.” Tracy
“Don’t let anyone who doesn’t pay your bills tell you how to raise your children” Nishu
“Nothing in life comes for free….sometimes even the air you breathe comes at a cost, work hard and always stand on your own two feet.. Never depend on anyone. My mama always told me this…she was the most independent woman I know”. Rachel
“Take a deep breath, then do it again.” Maryam
“Always save money for a rainy day..put half of your earnings in the bank and cut your coat according to the material..don’t depend on anyone.” Aysha
“A mother should respect the father for the children to respect him.” Rehana
1. Follow your gut instinct! It’s a mother’s magical power.
2. It will always be a roller coaster ride - they need you /they don’t need you - they love you/they don’t love youbrace yourself for the ride.
3. Your not a terrible mom if you have fleeting moments of dislike towards your off spring - you are not always their biggest fan either.
4. Your babies are your babies - not your mum’s, MILS’S or any other good intention lenders…follow rule 1 again.
5. Breathe Shalini
"Love them and teach them to be kind human beings, and always love and treat them equally. Never favour or rundown your children to each other." Chamindri
"Mom told me not to unnecessarily stop work for my baby,. just keep her in my vicinity and do my work if I wanted to continue my job after maternity leave. And that was the best advice. My baby never troubled anyone who looked after her and also became a very independent child."