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Beyoncé Guide to Motherhood

By Lydia Price · Updated October 26, 2020
This artice originally appeared on PEOPLE.com
01
FIT IN AS MANY KISSES AS YOU CAN 

After all, someday they won’t be just around the corner for smooches. 

Beyoncé Guide to Motherhood
Source: Beyonce/Instagram
02
INCLUDE THEM IN YOUR ART

Beyoncé included images of Blue Ivy and her mother, Tina Knowles Lawson, in her epic 2017 Grammys performance. Something to keep in mind for your next big gig. 

Beyoncé Guide to Motherhood
Beyonce Instagram
03
TAKE THEM TO THE MOST IMPORTANT MUSEUMS

Like the Museum of Ice Cream in Los Angeles, duh.

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Source: Mariah Carey Instagram
04
MAKE THE ANNOUNCEMENT UNFORGETTABLE 

In 2011, Beyoncé confirmed the impending arrival of an heir to the Carter throne by rubbing her belly on the MTV VMA stage after performing “Love On Top.” And for her second pregnancy? A goddess-esque Instagram shot that even Mother Nature would envy. 

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Courtesy Beyonce
05
SET UP A-LIST PLAY DATES

Blue Ivy has hung out with everyone from the Cannon twins to Apple and Moses Martin. 

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Kevin Winter/Getty
06
GO ALL OUT ON HALLOWEEN

The twins will quickly learn that Halloween is a family affair in the Carter house. Bey and Blue went as Janet and Michael Jackson in 2014, and in 2015, Jay Z joined in to make a trio of Coming to America characters. In 2016, grandma Tina Knowles helped the crew channel Salt N’ Pepa and DJ Spinderella, and the family continuted celebrations with Barbie get-ups. 

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Courtesy Iam.beyonce.com. Inset: Splash News Online
07
MAKE (ALMOST) EVERYDAY BRING YOUR KIDS TO WORK DAY 

At 5 years old, Blue Ivy has already been to more awards shows, super bowls and music video sets than most of us will ever get anywhere near. 

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Source Instagram
08
GET MINI EVERYTHING

Considering Blue got two pint-sized luxury cars for her second birthday, we can only imagine how many piles of toys the twins will be racking up. 

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Beyonce.com
09
TWIN, TWIN & TWIN AGAIN

Beyoncé always makes sure her little one looks just as fierce as she does, and that means wearing everything from matching shoes to identical bathing suits. We can’t wait to see what the fashionista will come up with for her IRL twins! 

Beyoncé Guide to Motherhood
Courtesy Beyonce
10
GET THEM DANCING EARLY

The offspring of Jay Z and Beyoncé have a lot to live up to after all! Blue Ivy proved her mom has already taught her a thing or two about hitting the dance floor at her grandma’s 2015 wedding. 

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Kevin Mazur/WireImage
11
MAKE BIRTHDAYS MAGICAL 

Blue Ivy’s 4th birthday was a whimsical scene complete with a flower-filled ceiling, teepees, and racks of dresses. 

Beyoncé Guide to Motherhood
12
ACTUALLY, MAKE EVERY DAY MAGICAL 

As Beyoncé and her sister Solange proved with their spring party, you can always find a reason to celebrate with your little one. 

Beyoncé Guide to Motherhood
13
EMBRACE PRINCESS & QUEEN VIBES 

Beyoncé brought Blue along for the 2016 MTV VMA red carpet, and they both looked like actual fairy royalty. Even if you can’t quite splurge on the $11,000 dress Blue wore for the occasion, getting dolled up with your mini-me is sure to be a great time. 

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