1. Give yourself grace: It's important you give yourself grace. You just had a whole baby, bask in it. Don't be in a hurry to "get back on track" enjoy life as it is now, it's a season. It will pass.

2. Every opportunity is a learning opportunity, live and learn: I know first hand you'd be tired to your teeth, take every opportunity as it is, a learning opportunity. Let your other child(ren) learn as they are living. E.g Make breakfast together, Take a walk with the baby, read a book together... Etc. 

3. Bond with older kid(s) when baby is asleep: Trust me it doesn't have to be anything fancy, your undivided attention is all they need. Answer all the questions they have, ask questions about what they are building, give hugs. Look out for the needs of your older child(ren) above your baby's own (except it's life and death 😂) because the baby will be fine...

4. Let their curiosity guide what you do: Have you seen kids? They have questions per second, what questions is your older child asking? Let it inform what you do per time. 

5. Do what you can, leave the rest: if you use boxed curriculums, do what you can. The fact that you think you have to go through a certain number of things in a day can stress you out so, do what you can and leave the rest. Did your child learn something? That's good enough. Don't think your child is "behind" because what are we measuring by? Whose calendar? There's no rush. 

6. Use the great resource - OUTDOOR! This is a saving grace. Go somewhere together, explore, experience new things, and have fun. Watch out for opportunities to learn and latch on to it. 

7. Use the other great resource - SCREEN TIME: When all else fails, When you need that nap when you need that break... Well, you know what to do. and if you are not into using screentime as a tool, skip this step

8. Brush off the guilt: The guilt can creep up on you, but don't let it win. It's a new experience for everyone in the family and learning is taking place even for your older child. They are learning to be more accommodating, gentle, responsible for another member of the family, be loving, disciplined, patient, kind and these are relevant skills too.