You can learn a lot by talking to the people who raised you. We live with these people day to day and for so long, but often we don't talk about these sorts of things. You might be surprised by what you learn. Choose one or more of these interview options.
Interview your mother (if available) about her birth experience with you.
Interview the people who raised you about your developmental milestones ("firsts" words, steps, day of school, etc)
Interview the people who raised you about their views on parenting. How did they determine family rules? What were their goals in setting rules and boundaries? What kind of parenting style do you determine that they had/have?
Interview the people who raised you about what was for them the most difficult parenting years with you (babyhood, toddler years, adolescence, now?!)
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