First time parents can be difficult. I know it's likely hard to hear suggestions from me because I have no children of my own but I've been doing child care for almost 8 years plus practically raised my own siblings among many years of babysitting. I've taken college course, seminars, workshops etc. (and yes, I know this is all different than being a parent 24/7, but you know what I mean) However, I've had a few who think they know best because they are a parent and I'm not....it's usually those children who are my "handful"s because they truly don't have a clue on how to parent!!