Wish I Knew This Before Having My Second Child: An Interview With 12 Parents

About 40% of American parents have welcomed their second child. All of those parents might tell you to get ready with a slight grin on their faces. Change is bound to occur when the second child is born. Everything changes the dynamics at home, the schedule, and everything else.

As with every stage of parenthood, it is undoubtedly an exciting transition that is accompanied by a fair amount of surprises. While your first child may assist you in some ways in preparing for the future, it is unlikely to fully prepare you.

However, hearing the accounts of those who have been there is helpful. If you're considering having a second child, what advice do experienced parents have to offer? The twelve parents we questioned had a lot of things they wished they had known before having their second child was born.

Some parents expressed the pressing need to redefine life balance. The extent to which their capacity for love grew surprised others. Others also mentioned that some of the spaces can feel a little bit smaller. Since you're here to learn from their tales,

Here are some advice 12 parents wish they got to make their transition a bit smoother.

• It Changes Everything
• It's Okay to Not Be Perfect
• You Will Need a Supporting Community More Than Ever
• You are able to give and love even more
• The Second Child Is Different from the First
• Be More Strategic in Parenting
• Feel free to ask any questions you want
• Communication Becomes A Lot More Complex
• Be flexible
• Carry Your First Child Along
• Your House Will Feel A Lot Smaller
• Everything Will Be Fine