Step 5 of Positive Parenting: Take Care of Yourself as a Parent The last in the 5 Steps to Positive Parenting is one of the easiest steps to overlook: Taking care of yourself as a parent. Some days, between cluster feedings, an infant who will only sleep in your arms, and toddler potty training and upsets, […]
Step 4 of Positive Parenting: Have Realistic Expectations
Step 4 of Positive Parenting: Have Realistic Expectations One of the primary goals of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program is show that parenting education is for every family. Whether you’re currently experiencing high levels of stress or have found a good balance in your life, we can all benefit from learning the basic principles of positive parenting. Over […]
Growing Your Parenting Toolbox
Let’s be honest: Most of us don’t waltz into parenthood knowing what we’re doing. We seek guidance from family, peers, and pediatricians, but even then, parenting is still often a learn-as-you-go process, which is why we make mistakes and fall into parenting traps. The good news is that when it comes to parenting there is […]
Finding Time to Connect
Between feedings and bathing, finding matching socks, changing diapers, playing blocks, and all that happens in between, it can sometimes feel like 100% of our time is focused on our babies and toddlers. The demands of young children can leave little time to connect with your partner. It’s easy to forget what life was like […]
At-Home Exercises With Baby
This week, guest blogger Erin shares her tips for working in some strength training and cardio while at home with baby. We hope you’ll join us in Parenting Now!’s Mother’s Day 5K on May 14 at Alton Baker Park. Before my daughter was born, I used to pride myself on running in all kinds of […]
Proper Form for Running or Walking With Baby
After my daughter was born, figuring out how I could exercise with her in tow was a major priority. Being able to go for a hike with her in a carrier, and eventually take her out in a jogging stroller, made me feel less trapped in the house and helped me keep postpartum depression at […]
Postpartum Exercise Challenges
Women’s bodies go through extraordinary transformations during pregnancy, and these changes continue even after the baby is born. After the birth of my daughter, the ligaments in my feet loosened and none of my running shoes fit! Finding a shoe with a wider toe helped prevent any pain and injury while I got back into […]
All Parents Can Use Support
Parents are their children’s first and most important teachers. Many studies show a parent’s influence on a child’s growth and development is more important than any other factor. Yet no one is “born with” parenting skills – it’s something learned through modeling other parents and learning parenting skills. In cultures and families where it’s more […]
Self Care and Friendships
Parenting, Self-care, and Friendships Despite, and because of the demands of parenthood, self-care is essential for all parents. If you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t have much to give to your children or others. As hard as it may be to find time, we all need to get good sleep and food, exercise, […]
How to Decrease New Baby Stress
Parenthood can be incredibly joyful, but it is also demanding and stressful for every parent. The good news is there are ways to help you handle the very real stresses of parenting. If you are a new parent, you know the answer to the question “Are you stressed?” Parenthood can be incredibly joyful, but it […]