Humorous tips to help put new parents at ease You're back from the hospital clutching your precious bundle only to realize you've got your purse but left the baby behind! As a new parent, you're going to need survival skills. You'll need courage to bear the crying, waking, and tantrums in the middle of the night--and when the baby starts, too, it's even worse. One must have the patience of a saint; that, or the disposable income of a professional athlete. But who knows? Your kids might be perfect.