It might seem intimidating now, but joining a parenting group could be a great way for you to build your parenting knowledge and expand your parenting social network.
How parenting groups help
Parenting groups can be good for parents and children alike, in the following ways.
- Education: In many parenting groups, teachers and professionals regularly give lessons about communication, empathy, and other parenting skills.
- Socialization: Parenting groups can help support young children’s social development as they grow.
- Support: Parents can ask questions and share tips about child care or being a parent.
- Resources and activities: Many groups offer things like family events, mom’s nights out, playgroups, access to gyms and other play areas, and more.
- Make other parent friends: Maybe the most important thing on this list is the fact that you can meet other parents in parenting groups. Making new parent friends can be really hard, and it helps to have friends you can count on, who understand how unpredictable parenting can be.
TJX offers The Working Parents Associate Resource Group (ARG) to help parents connect with one another.
The mission of The Working Parents ARG is to promote an inclusive working environment where every Associate is welcome, valued and engaged by offering social and professional support to TJX working parents. The Working Parents’ Group will support TJX’s efforts to be an Employer of Choice and help recruit and retain working parents by supporting work life balance while offering a support network.
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