For Parents

New Sibling

How should we prepare our older children for their new baby brother or sister?

A new baby brings joys and challenges to a family. Parents are excited but they are also nervous about how their older children will react to the newborn. All sorts of questions come up: How should we tell our older children that they are going to have a baby brother or sister? Will they be jealous of the new baby? How can we help them get along?

Children of different ages will react differently to a new baby. Knowing what to expect from each age group will make it easier to handle the changes in your family. (Source: healthychildren.org)

Blended family/Stepfamily

Becoming a parent by blending families or marrying someone with kids can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. If you've never had kids, you'll get the opportunity to share your life with a younger person and help to shape his or her character. If you have kids, you'll offer them more opportunities to build relationships and establish a special bond that only siblings can have. (Source: healthychildren.org)

Single parent

Single parenthood can bring added pressure and stress to the job of raising children. With no one to share day-to-day responsibilities or decision-making, single parents must provide greater support for their children while they themselves may feel alone. We hope the following resources will help in reducing stress in your family.

Child care

Selecting child care is one of the most important decisions your family will ever make. Take the time to make the right choice—the first five years last forever.

Divorce

Adoption/Foster Care

Each year, many children join families through adoption and foster care. These families may face unique challenges. The acceptance of the differences between families formed through birth and those formed through adoption and foster care is essential in promoting positive emotional growth within the family.

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