Parenting Advice for Newbies

Welcome to Mom's Talk Q&A, a weekly column aimed at making life just a little bit easier for families in the North Shore.

Each week, we will pose a question many parents have likely asked themselves, like, how you get the kids to eat healthy foods or when is it appropriate to allow them to use social media.

Our then joins forces to share their knowledge on the topic and you, the reader, can chime in with your two cents too. Just add your advice below in the comment section.

If you're interested in joining the Mom's Council, please email at Adam.McCoy@Patch.com

Now, this week's question:

If you knew then what you know now, what would you have done differently as a brand-new parent? What key tips should every parent know about the first year? As a new parent, what kind of questions did you have about parenting? How does everything change once you have teens in the house? What are some resources for new parents in the North Shore?