1- Take a parenting class. Parenting classes are available through local colleges and universities. You can learn about children and discipline, child development, parenting styles and more. You may also be able to take a parenting class through the church you attend. There may be parenting classes offered in your community, so be sure to check your community class schedule. Typically, there is an expert or teacher to answer questions you may have and teach you how to improve your parenting skills. There will also be other parents like you going through similar parenting challenges.
2- Join a parenting support group. It may help to talk with other parents and find out their parenting styles. Consider joining a support group such as MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) or MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers). In these groups, you will have opportunities to talk to other parents while your children play together. It is a great place to network and improve your parenting skills.
2- Join a parenting support group. It may help to talk with other parents and find out their parenting styles. Consider joining a support group such as MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) or MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers). In these groups, you will have opportunities to talk to other parents while your children play together. It is a great place to network and improve your parenting skills.
3- Read parenting magazines. Consider subscribing to magazines about parenting topics and issues. Magazines such as "Parents" and "Parenting" are great resources for learning about nutrition, discipline, family fun, parenting concerns and more. You can typically subscribe to these magazines for a reasonable fee.
4- Read parenting books. Go to your local library and check out books on parenting styles. The Love and Logic Institute offers some great books on parenting. Dr. Sears is another well-known author who writes books on parenting. Ask your librarian if she can recommend any titles.
5- Take a break. When you become overwhelmed and exhausted, it affects your parenting abilities. Consider hiring a babysitter and going out for a night on the town with your spouse. You may also decide you want to hire a "mother's helper" - somebody who helps you with the children and helps you around the house. Taking a break is vital in helping you to "recharge" your parental batteries. Even if it's only for ten minutes, take the break!
4- Read parenting books. Go to your local library and check out books on parenting styles. The Love and Logic Institute offers some great books on parenting. Dr. Sears is another well-known author who writes books on parenting. Ask your librarian if she can recommend any titles.
5- Take a break. When you become overwhelmed and exhausted, it affects your parenting abilities. Consider hiring a babysitter and going out for a night on the town with your spouse. You may also decide you want to hire a "mother's helper" - somebody who helps you with the children and helps you around the house. Taking a break is vital in helping you to "recharge" your parental batteries. Even if it's only for ten minutes, take the break!
