It is an amazing experience for a new mother to realize just how significant those maternal instincts really are as some parenting skills seem to come naturally.  Although instincts certainly play a critical role in parenting, it could largely be due to the way you were mothered as a child as a new study found that several mothers parent just like their own mums.

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There is certainly nothing like a mothers love, but plenty of research has shown that a father’s love is equally important.  Mothers tend to be the predominate caregiver for babies, sometimes pining for an extra set of hands.  It may come as a surprise to many mums to discover that they may play a key role in just how involved a father is in caring for a child’s needs.
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