Parenting, A Full Time Job

Executive Summary about parenting classes by George Wilder

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I never ventured out to be a stay-at-home dad. But, being at home with my son was something I soon learned to appreciate. At first I was wondering, what would others think of me, a very healthy and strong mature man sitting around the house everday? I was also dealing with his behavior in school, and his teachers, and other school officials.

I was learning a new job along with new skills through my on hand experiences. I soon learned that a few people who called themselves babysitters or caregivers of small children, some did not like children. Again, for some of them it was a easy buck to call themselves caregivers of small children. Some of them should have taken some parenting classes before calling themselves caregivers. They needed to understand small children and their needs.

I have had many jobs offers during my stay-at-home ordeal. I did that for lots of reasons relating to my young son and his care. That didn’t help matters any. In the beginning, the decision would impact my income, my stature in the community, and maybe my self esteem. I would have to put off relocating, buying a house, and getting a better car. So there I was, a stay-at-home dad.

Most of the single parents in my community were young mothers. Denver has long been settled in school now. I had to sit with him, in his class everyday because of behavior problems, I hold myself at fault for being off at work everyday and some unskilled caregivers, I had him with at the time, for his behavior That is when I learned that valued lession, and that is children crave to have parent at home full time.

After learning for lession, I still can’t understand why some parents of very young children would want to let complete strangers,including relatives, care for their children while they are at work. Most most would be losing out on all the fun of being around young children can be.
They would lost out on watching their children grow up right in front of very eyes. Young Children need their parents more then their jobs need them as employees.

If parents keep dumping their young children off every morning and evening with strangers, they will lose their children in many ways. For example, the children will grow up to act irresponible. I heard some parents say, that their children drives them crazy. I say, it’s the job of young children to make us a little crazy. I’m not avocating, that no one give up a job, I’m just saying spend more time with children and they will surely make you proud.

You Don’t Need a “Supernanny” to Be an Active Parent

Executive Summary about parenting classes by Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D.

The hot new reality TV show “Nanny 911″ has been joined by a similar nanny-to-the-rescue show called “Supernanny.” These shows depict families in which the children are extremely out of control, rebellious, spoiled or otherwise quite a handful. The nannies come in for a week (from sunrise to bedtime each day), helping the family get back on track by teaching the parents effective parenting skills and modeling these skills firsthand with the children.

I have to admit to having only seen one episode of “Nanny 911,” but, speaking as a parenting educator, I was impressed. Let’s face it–if it works with these dysfunctional families, these skills will probably work for you, too!

And here’s the good news: you don’t have to be on a reality show to learn effective parenting skills. Parenting classes are available all over the country. You can watch the videos, consult with a parent educator, and share ideas with other parents just like you.

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