Why didn't people tell you there would be days when you would feel:

• old before your time
• tired before 11 AM
• too upset to think straight
  

Would you have believed them if they had?

Parenting is challenging for everyone, and we all need information and support during each stage of a child's growth to do the best job we can. So take a few minutes and read about how to make the rewards of parenting equal to the demands.

Birth to One Year

Toddlerhood

School Age Children

Adolescence

Discipline

For additional information:  The Parenting Institute and Zero to Three.


If you need help . . .

Asking for help is a sign of strength. Call Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina at 1-800-CHILDREN if you feel overwhelmed. We'll put you in touch with someone who can offer support and help. Or contact your:

• Family Physician or Pediatrician
• Mental Health Center
• Health Department
  

If you know a parent in need . . .

• Give him or her a break. Offer to take care of the kids for a while.
• Be a good listener. Make yourself available to listen without judging.
• Encourage the parent to join a parenting support group to receive support and information. Give the parent our number (1-800-CHILDREN) to call for a referral.