For her first several Mother’s Days as a mom, Shawna Gamache found herself ending the day in tears. The pressure to engineer a perfect day took away from her ability to get what she actually needed on that day – and throughout the year. Read Shawna’s advice for a dry-eyed Mother’s Day.
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The curriculum for our Parents of Adolescents and Teens (PAT) Program was designed to not only share the latest research on adolescent development and parenting, but help parents apply that learning in their daily lives. For parents like Lucrecia, PAT Groups offer a space to share raw emotions and build confidence to navigate the highs and lows of parenting through a challenging developmental phase.
Some people will meet lifelong friends in their PEPS Groups, and some will meet peers who are the perfect companions to help them navigate through a specific phase of life. We can’t guarantee any one result, as the dynamics of each group are unique. But if you’re eager to stay in touch with your group, read some tips from a past PEPS participant whose group has managed to stay connected and support each other through the highs and lows of the past decade.
If you’re still changing diapers and wiping spit up off your shirt, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is your baby heading off to college! But when the time comes, many parents are alarmed by the costs associated with higher education. By starting to save for post-secondary education early, parents can be more prepared to avoid college sticker shock.
Becoming a parent can be an isolating experience no matter where you live. But how does living in a rural area impact the experience of new parents? As a PEPS Network Partner, midwives at Methow Valley Midwifery are bringing parent support to new moms in the Methow Valley.
Adapting to the changing relationship with kids as they go through adolescence can be daunting for many parents. When your baby isn’t a baby anymore, finding ways to connect can be challenging. One mom shares her tips for building a family culture with teens by embracing this phase and meeting adolescent children where they are right now.
How do you create an uproar among parents and caregivers in Washington State all at once? Threaten our paid family leave. Last fall, Washington State’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) made local and national headlines when it was projected to hit an 8.7 million dollar deficit by year-end.
For young parents embarking on the journey of parenthood during a time when many of their peers are in a different phase of life, having a community of support with others who “get it” is even more essential. We recently partnered with Southwest Youth and Family Services to offer a PEPS Group for young moms in Southwest King County.
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