I’m sure you have heard the saying “It takes a village” when it comes to parenting. This African proverb sheds light on the fact that it takes a community to raise children in a safe and healthy environment that promotes growth and security. This phrase is often used in passing when talking about children but where is “the village” nowadays?

A question that many new parents ask themselves is “Am I going to be a good parent?”. You may have started wondering that from the moment you found out you were pregnant or even before you decided you wanted to try for a baby. No matter how prepared you thought you were for a baby, this question can come up at one point or another. Sometimes we can ask ourselves this again with subsequent pregnancies. “How could I possibly be a good parent to multiple babies?” In this post, we will talk about why you may be feeling this way and what you can do about it.

While most of what we hear about pregnancy seems to be the happiness and anticipation of the future, there are also times that can make someone feel a little down. There are many feelings and emotions in the realm of normalcy when it comes to pregnancy. One of the feelings, not many people discuss is gender disappointment.

Becoming a parent can bring on a whirlwind of changes…

While it is very rewarding, parenthood can also be challenging. Many times we can feel as if we are just trying to make it through the day and survive but what if we want to thrive? If your goal is to thrive in parenthood and not just survive, here are some tips to help you achieve that: