30 Things Parents Worry About Every Day, That Will Be OK

30 Things Parents Worry About Every Day (That Will Be OK)
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Children bring their parents boundless happiness - but they also bring endless worry.

Whether it's why your baby won't stop grizzling, where your toddler left the one toy they won't sleep without or what time your teenager is going to saunter home in the evening.

But you can take some comfort in the fact you are not alone - a recent poll of 2,000 parents found that 90% feel they face daily challenges bringing up their children, (we're only surprised it wasn't 100%).

And eight in ten admit being a parent is more challenging than they thought it would be.

Have a look through the gallery below to see the top 10 most common worries experienced by parents:

Things Parents Worry About
1. Being able to afford everything your child needs or wants.(01 of10)
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2. Dealing with a lack of sleep.(02 of10)
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3. Having patience.(03 of10)
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4. Encouraging your child to eat their meals.(04 of10)
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5. Dealing with an ill child.(05 of10)
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6. Keeping on top of the household chores.(06 of10)
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7. Encouraging your children to do all their homework.(07 of10)
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8. Encouraging your child to work hard at school.(08 of10)
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9. Tantrums.(09 of10)
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10. Getting children up in the mornings.(10 of10)
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A spokeswoman for Rescue Remedy, the brand which commissioned the research said: ‘’Everyone faces some challenges in their day-to-day lives, but for parents, these can be more difficult than most.

‘’Being a parent is a demanding role, but it’s important all mums and dads get a chance to step back and relax at some point in their day.’’

You won't be surprised to learn that the top 10 worries were only the tip of the iceburg. The other things playing on parents' minds included:

11. Giving your child what they want without spoiling them.

12. Worries about whether you are doing the right thing.

13. Getting your child to eat fruit/veg.

14. Going shopping with children in tow.

15. Getting your child to clean their teeth properly, twice a day.

16. Getting time off work when your children are ill.

17. Encouraging your child to stay in bed at night.

18. Sibling rivalry.

19. Knowing the answer to all of your children’s questions.

20. Finding/juggling childcare.

21. Getting your child dressed in the morning.

22. Getting your baby/child to sleep at night.

23. Getting to work on time after the school run.

24. Getting your children to school on time.

25. Stopping your children from swearing or using bad language.

26. Getting your baby/child to sleep through the night.

27. Toilet training.

28. Tackling bullying.

29. Other competitive parent.

30. Trying to keep your children from spending too much time in front of a computer/TV screens.

Anything else you'd add? Let us know in the comments section at the bottom of the page.

10 Things All New Parents Should Know
You don't need to explain your choices to anyone(01 of10)
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Blogger Alice Grist says: "You don't need to explain / excuse / elaborate your choices to anyone. I have spent much time doing all three..."yeah she slept in my bed, but it was because..." Be ok with your choices. I have opted to co-sleep. But for months I was in denial about this. Always full of reasons why it had happened each night. As if it were an accident. But it's no accident. Not now. It works for us. It's nobody's business." (credit:Getty )
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Get ready to get a lot better acquainted with poo that isn't your own.(03 of10)
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Melanie Pinola on Lifehacker says: Poop will no longer be taboo (if it ever was). Oh, the poop stories you will be able to tell when you're a parent." (credit:Getty )
Enjoy living in the moment. (04 of10)
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HuffPost UK blogger Simon Cohen wrote a piece about five things newborns will teach you. In it, he says: There is no greater gift than to be present, and newborn babies are the greatest teachers in what it means to be truly in the moment. Ambitions and aspirations are also nonsensical in the newborn world - why reach to the future when there is so much magic to discover in the present? 'How am I feeling right now?' 'What do I need right now?' We could all do with tuning in to these powerful questions. (credit:Getty )
Communicate with each other more.(05 of10)
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HuffPost US blogger Mia Redrick says: "If you want your spouse to help you more, you must be clear about what you need."
People are going to judge you - so ignore it all(06 of10)
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"People are going to judge you. Just be prepared for all this so you won't be shocked when you encounter that situation. It's best to ignore it and not to take it to heart."
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Take as much time as you need(10 of10)
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"Allow yourselves plenty of time to simply cuddle with and marvel at your baby. It goes by fast — enjoy it", says The Toronto Star.