UK Wedding News
13/05/2014
A new study has revealed that a majority of new parents put on a "brave face" when discussing their new role with other mothers.
The research, conducted by online retailer Kiddicare, found that women tend to exaggerate how well they are coping with parenthood to fellow mums, friends and even their families.
For example, when asked for the study if they had ever said, "I'm doing fine", even when it is not true, 90% of new parents said, "Yes".
As a result, many also failed to ask their parents for help, even when they needed it. Some 41% of women said they would not ask – or even accept – help from a family member of friends because they were afraid it would demonstrate they were not able to cope.
This could be why, when they actually become parents, 79% of respondents admitted the first few months after having a baby were much harder than they had anticipated.
A further 84% claimed that parenthood is harder today than for previous generations.
Interestingly, when asked whether other parents could help more by sharing advice over being a new mum, 98% were in agreement and said, "Yes".
Vicky Shepherd, a spokesperson for Kiddicare, said: "It may seem strange that people who are finding parenting tough are reluctant to ask for help, but the pressure to prove you can do it all on your own can be overwhelming.
"The research shows what can really help is hearing the experiences - both good and bad - of other parents who have already been there and experienced the amazing highs and surprising lows themselves – no sugar coating, just honest tips and advice."
In response to the findings, Kiddicare has launched a new website called 'What I Wish I'd Known' in order to gather real experiences and advice from parents.
Elsewhere, the poll found the top five highlights of being a parent are:
• The 'little things' – like smiles, cuddles and gurgles (71%)
• Bath time (43%)
• Forming a stronger bond with your partner (36%)
• Feeding time (22%)
• Forming new friendships (14%)
While the five greatest challenges are:
• Lack of sleep (69%)
• Financial pressures (35%)
• Relationship problems (31%)
• Getting out of the house with your baby (30%)
• Pressure to know all the 'answers' (22%)
www.wiwik.kiddicare.com
(JP)
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90% Of New Mums Put On A Brave Face
A new study has revealed that a majority of new parents put on a "brave face" when discussing their new role with other mothers.
The research, conducted by online retailer Kiddicare, found that women tend to exaggerate how well they are coping with parenthood to fellow mums, friends and even their families.
For example, when asked for the study if they had ever said, "I'm doing fine", even when it is not true, 90% of new parents said, "Yes".
As a result, many also failed to ask their parents for help, even when they needed it. Some 41% of women said they would not ask – or even accept – help from a family member of friends because they were afraid it would demonstrate they were not able to cope.
This could be why, when they actually become parents, 79% of respondents admitted the first few months after having a baby were much harder than they had anticipated.
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A further 84% claimed that parenthood is harder today than for previous generations.
Interestingly, when asked whether other parents could help more by sharing advice over being a new mum, 98% were in agreement and said, "Yes".
Vicky Shepherd, a spokesperson for Kiddicare, said: "It may seem strange that people who are finding parenting tough are reluctant to ask for help, but the pressure to prove you can do it all on your own can be overwhelming.
"The research shows what can really help is hearing the experiences - both good and bad - of other parents who have already been there and experienced the amazing highs and surprising lows themselves – no sugar coating, just honest tips and advice."
In response to the findings, Kiddicare has launched a new website called 'What I Wish I'd Known' in order to gather real experiences and advice from parents.
Elsewhere, the poll found the top five highlights of being a parent are:
• The 'little things' – like smiles, cuddles and gurgles (71%)
• Bath time (43%)
• Forming a stronger bond with your partner (36%)
• Feeding time (22%)
• Forming new friendships (14%)
While the five greatest challenges are:
• Lack of sleep (69%)
• Financial pressures (35%)
• Relationship problems (31%)
• Getting out of the house with your baby (30%)
• Pressure to know all the 'answers' (22%)
www.wiwik.kiddicare.com
(JP)
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