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    10 Things Every New Parent Should Know

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    It gets harder
    Unfortunately sore nipples, sleepless nights, and colic are not as hard as it gets. But that's OK; you're up for the challenge.
    Related: 18 questions all parents... more 
    Photo by: Shutterstock
    It gets harder
    Unfortunately sore nipples, sleepless nights, and colic are not as hard as it gets. But that's OK; you're up for the challenge.
    Related: 18 questions all parents secretly ask themselves less 
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    Fri, Aug 10, 2012 6:15 PM EDT
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    Parenting is awesome. And frightening. And wonderful. And hard. Whenever a couple announces their first pregnancy, I'm filled with glee and yes, a hint of sympathy. If they only knew how much life was about to change, how much they were about to be challenged, how much they don't know. The fact is, no one tells you the whole truth about parenthood ... well actually, no one knows the whole truth about parenthood. While I may not know everything about parenting, I have picked up a few things over the years. Here are 10 things every new parent needs to know. - By Lori Garcia



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