Health Benefits of Groups

October 13, 2012

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 […]

Read the full article →

You Are Not Alone

October 12, 2012

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. […]

Read the full article →

Reboot Your System

October 11, 2012

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 […]

Read the full article →

What Do You Have In Common?

October 10, 2012

Acceptance and non-judgment are important features for groups that are safe and nurturing.  Commonalities are more prevalent that differences and the best groups accept and honor this truth. Check out the 2012 Blog Event. It is a great way to get involved and show your support for API. Do you live in NE or NV?  The […]

Read the full article →

Safety in Numbers

October 9, 2012

Being a member of a supportive group can be like taking a deep, satisfying breath with a smile – only much better!  Feeling safe to share and accept support and caring is something that helps us all work toward relieving and solving the most major or minor complaints.  The group need not address our complaints […]

Read the full article →

Looking For Support

October 8, 2012

Parenting groups proliferate and offer many different things.  Some may disappoint us or fall short of our expectation for any number of reasons.  Confidence to parent differently than others necessitates support and even if your needs are not met in your area, expand your search.  Every parent needs and deserves to be a part of […]

Read the full article →

Making New Friends

October 7, 2012

Friendships are often key ingredients to the success of many groups, but friendships can take time to develop – they’re not always instantaneous or magical.  Friendships often form over time through shared experiences and deepening respect and appreciation.  The more exposure you have to other caring parents, the better your chances to make new, lasting […]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →