It’s hard to feel supported in any group where we feel we have little in common. In seeking supportive group experiences, consider characteristics that are most important to you and seek them out. Not every detail need be in perfect alignment, but enough needs to be common to be beneficial. Perceived sameness makes information more […]
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Children benefit when parents are supported. It’s no surprise to us that a comprehensive meta-analysis of the effects of parent support programs found that programs with stronger effects on children’s social and emotional development provide opportunities for parents to meet together and provide peer support (Goodson, 2005) Make a commitment to yourself to attend a […]
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Online social networking and support is often a predominant mode of social support for many of us as busy parents with young children. Even so, be sure to carve out face-to-face group time too because online is swell, but it’s missing a few important ingredients. In addition to extra boosts of calming oxytocin, face-to-face social […]
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Nighttime parenting. Potty learning. Homework. Finding a great caregiver. Baby-wearing choices. While these parenting situations are quite normal, they can elicit intense and very different emotions in us depending on many things. Mutually meeting, sharing and problem solving around the most “normal” of parenting situations can help keep these “normal” “minor” stresses from piling up. […]
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Changing parenting emotional well-being relates to changes in parenting behaviors which in turn is related to child outcomes (Adam, Emma K., Gunnar, Megan R., and Tanaka, Akiko, 2004) and having support from others is associated with positive outcomes for both parents and children. (Assets Alliance 2003) Attend a group this month, get renewed and give […]
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Ever feel nearly certain that you’re the only parent who experiences……[fill in the blank]? In reality, there are probably many other parents in similar circumstances who would love nothing more than to join forces to figure it out. More heads can be better than one when in you feel like you’re in neutral or reverse. […]
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Is your cache full? Regular reboots in supportive groups can help refresh our parenting cache and ease the stress caused by piled on by any number of daily or chronic hassles. Make a decision to change your habits this month and plan to seek out and regularly attend supportive groups. Reap the benefits all along […]
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