HaltonParents

Congratulations on the birth of your new baby! You are finally home and getting used to life as a family.  Now that you’re settled, the itch to venture outside your four walls may have started. But the thought of where to go with baby involves work and may feel overwhelming. Don’t worry, these feelings are common for new parents, so let’s work through it together.

To start, make your early outings short and manageable. Try a walk around your neighbourhood or meet with a friend at the local park or coffee shop.  You may be surprised just how tired you feel after being out.  As a new parent, you are dealing with more changes than you likely realize.  It takes time to adjust to your new role emotionally, socially and even physically as your body heals from pregnancy and birth.  As for baby, each day is a brand new adventure, exciting and tiring all at once.