Parenting Info

Help Yourself
You're not alone. Being a parent isn't easy for anyone, and it is especially difficult for some. If you answer "yes" to several of the following questions, chances are you need some support and help.

Do you feel troubled or nervous?
Do you feel lonely and isolated with no one to turn to?
Do you feel inadequate as a parent?
Do you find yourself unable to cope?
Are you often depressed?
Do your problems seem overwhelming?
Are you frightened about what you might do to your children?
Do you sometimes physically hurt your children?
Do you feel that you were mistreated as a child and are now repeating your past?
Do you feel confused concerning your sexual feelings toward your children?

There are other people who feel as you do, and there are people who can help you cope with your life and family relationships. The first step is the most important - REACH OUT FOR HELP. There is no shame in doing the responsible thing. Check local resources and see if there is a child abuse hotline, crisis referral line or a crisis nursery where you can drop off your child for a short time until the crisis passes. Also consider contacting your local mental health clinic or family service agency.