Nov 04 2009
10 Essential TV Shows for New Mothers
You may think that you’ll have no time for TV once you’re a new mom, but some shows can actually help. Whether you make time for these shows each night or simply tape them to watch during late night feedings, these shows can provide some entertainment, laughter, and actually some great tips for raising your child.
1. Bringing Home Baby: If you followed along with “A Baby Story” religiously, then this is where to pick up once the baby is born. This is an excellent show to depict the moment a couple brings a baby home up through the first month of their life, and it’s pretty realistic.
2. Modern Family: Admittedly this new show is really more about humor than helpful content, but it can provide some good laughs on family matters. A new mom can learn what not to do with the way this show depicts some modern family situations—and it’s truly hilarious!
3. Tori & Dean’s Summer Vacation: Though this chronicles more than just their ventures in parenthood, this shows that even celebrities have their “mommy moments”. The real life experiences can make you feel sane and just goes to show that even a celebrity new mom is human too.
4. In the Motherhood: This little gem was unfortunately cancelled, but you can catch old episodes through syndication or online. It showed three different moms at different stages of their lives and therefore provides some great content and of course laughs.
5. Jon & Kate Plus 8: This has been in the news so much that you may be inclined to shy away from it, but you can actually pick up some good tips from older episodes. Before the drama came about between the parents, you could find some great tips for dealing with common childhood issues.
6. Supernanny: Though you may not require the help of this until the kids are much older, this show can provide some excellent tips for an effective foundation with your kids. Learning what bad habits can come about early on can be of great help to new moms.
7. 18 Kids and Counting: The notion of having anywhere near 16 children may sound unimaginable to many new moms, but you can pick up some great ideas from this show. As a new mom, you can learn how to deal with common issues and raise children that actually listen.
8. Toddlers & Tiaras: Put this one in the category of what not to do unless you plan on having your children involved in beauty pageants. This show provides some simply unbelievable moments for most who watch, particularly new moms.
9. Table for 12: If you think that you’ve got a lot to think about, consider this family that has two sets of twins and a set of sextuplets. Though it can be stressful watching some of the antics of the kids, it’s sure to make you feel better about your own situation so that you can cope accordingly.
10. Desperate Housewives: If you need a little escape from new mom reality and want to see how other more glamorous and outrageous moms do it, this is the show for you. Live as the others do and get involved in some intriguing storylines along the way.
If you need some tips or simply want an escape, these shows can be the perfect avenue. Check out what’s on TV and learn very quickly why they are so essential for new moms. You might even learn a thing or two in the process—or just get a good laugh!
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