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2118: [Part 2] The S*** They Don't Tell You: 12 Things New Parents Need to Know by Dan Schmidt with Nerd Fitness

Mar 29, 2024

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Dan Schmidt from Nerd Fitness shares 12 unspoken challenges of parenthood, from relentless worry to relationship and identity changes. The journey of raising children brings solace and reality checks. Emphasizing the transformations and imperfections, it highlights the joys and complexities of guiding young lives.

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Parenting entails relentless worry about the child's well-being and future decisions, leading to moments of panic and fear.

Becoming a parent brings profound personal transformations, including adjustments in sleep patterns, values, and priorities.

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Worrying as a Parent

Parents will experience intense worry throughout their journey, with fears about various scenarios like their child getting sick or not making enough money. The worries can be relentless and all-encompassing, leading to constant concern about the child's well-being and future decisions. Despite efforts to manage these anxieties with time and practice, the underlying fact remains that parents will always have moments of panic and fear, especially during their child's first year.

Introduction

2min

Insights on Parental Worries, Relationship Changes, and Personal Transformations

5min

Navigating the Complexities and Joys of Parenthood

2min

Insights on Nutrition and Affordable Quality Essentials

3min

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Episode 2118:

Dan Schmidt's article with NerdFitness.com, "The S*** They Don't Tell You: 12 Things New Parents Need to Know – Part 2," dives deep into the unspoken challenges and transformations that come with parenthood. From the relentless worry to the undeniable changes in relationships and self-identity, Schmidt provides a candid and humorous look at what it truly means to navigate the journey of raising children. Offering both solace and a reality check, the article is a must-read for new and prospective parents wrestling with the complexities of family life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/the-shit-they-dont-tell-you-12-things-new-parents-need-to-know/

Quotes to ponder:

"The Worry is possibly the hardest and least relenting battle on the quest."

"You will think they’re dying at least a dozen times in their first year."

"Your sleep habits are forced to change, your lifestyle is forced to change, your finances are forced to change, and you as a person will change too."

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