Parenting Resources-resources for Mom's and Dad's
Resources for new and "not so new" parents about babies, kids, toddlers, infant care, potty training, developmental stages, educational resources, homeschooling, and more.
When we have children, they don't come with a manual or "how to" book. A lot of what we do as parents is learned as we go, so to speak. So, I believe it is essential to have as much information at your fingertips as possible. My first suggestion would be to join a playgroup or mommie and me group. The best place to learn about different parenting styles is through other mothers. If you you are a visual learner, like myself. You may want to review some of the links and articles that I have provided here
Support For Moms
Parenting Links
There are a lot of great parenting links and parenting resources on the internet, here are some that I found to be the most helpful. I highly recommend the Baby Center, not only do they have over 15,000 members, they have a lot of community boards with all kinds of topics for every parenting situation and support that you could need. They are my favorite link. All the others are super too!
Parenting Articles
Do You Know Your Parenting Style? by: Dr. Thomas Phelan
Want to be a better parent? Knowing what your current parenting style is will help you identify your needed areas for improvement. Promoting the self-discipline and self-esteem of the children in your family often requires an emotional juggling act by you as a parent. It is not easy to be firm and demanding with a child one minute, then warm and affectionate the next. This is an ongoing education process both for the parent and for the child. In addition, many adults naturally have personalities or temperaments that predispose them toward one parenting style or another.
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