Parenting
Being a parent is rewarding in so many ways but it is also full of hard decisions. We are often left wondering as a mom or dad "did I make the right choice" or "do the right thing" for my child. Parenting also brings with it a wide range of emotions. In the same day we can go from being excited and happy for our children to concerned, scarred and even mad at them. Sometimes these shifts occur even in the same hour!
To parent as effectively as possible we must remember to engage in some self care and attend to our other life roles (student, employee, sibling, spouse, etc.). Expending physical and emotional energy without refueling can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, and just plain stressed out and a moody irritable parent is no more fun than a moody irritable child!
As you travel along the curvy path of parenthood remember to remind yourself that there is no such thing as the "perfect" parent. Listed below you will find numerous topics that we hope will be of assistance to you. If you would like to make an appointment with a counselor to talk about things further you can do so by calling (309) 438-3655.
Resources
Parenting Sites
- Single Parent Tips
- Gay and Lesbian Parenting
- Family Doctor.org
- Family Education
- Keep Kids Healthy .com(Site changed to blog site)
Parenting Issues
ADD/ADHD
- Parenting Children with ADD / ADHD
- Parenting a Child with ADD / ADHD: Strategies for Family and Home
Developmental Disabilities
Learning Disabilities
Teasing/Bullying
Drugs/Alcohol
Death/Loss