It might seem intimidating, but joining a parenting group can be a great way to build knowledge and expand your social network.
How parenting groups help
Parenting groups can be beneficial for parents and children in many different ways:
- Education: In many parenting groups, teachers and professionals regularly teach lessons about communication, empathy, and other parenting skills.
- Socialization: Parenting groups can help support your child’s social development as they grow.
- Support: Parents can ask questions and share tips about childcare and parenting.
- Resources and activities: Many groups offer family events, mom’s nights out, playgroups, access to gyms and other play areas, and more.
- Make other parent friends: Possibly the most important thing on this list is that you get to meet other parents. Making new parent friends can be difficult, and it helps to have people you can count on who also understand how unpredictable life can be with a little one.
Your benefits
BCBS plan members can access Ovia Health, a mobile platform offering support and education to women at every stage of life, including expectant mothers and those trying to conceive. The Ovia app features health trackers, videos, tips, in-app and telephone coaching and more for fertility, pregnancy, parenting and menopause—at no cost to you.
