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Make Decisions Together<\/strong><\/h2>\nDaily life will be easier for the whole family if you and your partner agree on how to take care of your children. Try to talk about what you want to do ahead of time, because it\u2019s hard to make good decisions in the middle of a stressful situation. For example, talk about issues like these:<\/p>\n
\n- Schedules for feeding, bathing and bedtime.<\/li>\n
- How to handle crying.<\/li>\n
- Managing household tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Sharing Tasks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Try to take turns with baby-care tasks like bathing or changing diapers.<\/li>\n
- Talk about how to divide up household tasks like shopping, cooking and laundry.<\/li>\n
- Give each other little breaks\u2014like time for a bath or a book.<\/li>\n
- Share housework, but try not to worry about it too much. Spending time with your baby is more important than having a perfect house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/h1>\nHelping Older Children Adjust<\/strong><\/h2>\nHaving a new baby in the home is an adjustment for the whole family, including other children. Older children may act less mature than usual. This phase will pass. Here are some ways you can help older children feel like part of the family and connected to the new baby.<\/p>\n
\n- Let older children do small baby-care tasks, like choosing a clean onesie.<\/li>\n
- Try to spend some time alone with each child, so each feels loved.<\/li>\n
- Try to keep routines like meals and bedtime.<\/li>\n
- Try not to make other big changes in your children\u2019s life soon after the baby is born. Do things like switching child care or starting toilet training before the birth or a few months later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nExtended Families<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you are raising family members like grandchildren or nieces or nephews, you can get help. Kinship Support Services from the Arizona’s Children Association<\/a> can help with support groups, classes, legal paperwork and applying for benefits. The Arizona Department of Child Safety<\/a> has information about financial aid and other resources for people who are caring for the children of family members.<\/p>\n
\nTeen Parents<\/strong><\/h2>\nYou may be able to get home visits from someone trained to help you with parenting challenges. Call the Birth to Five Helpline<\/a> for information.<\/p>\n
\nParenting with a Disability<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Disabled Parenting Project<\/a> is an online community where you can find advice and support from other parents with disabilities. For tools that can help you drive, cook, communicate and do many other things, contact the Arizona Technology Access Program<\/a>. For legal advice and assistance, call the Arizona Center for Disability Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.ftf-stg.magnetry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Parenting-with-Disability-650x433.jpg\")
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\nAsking for Help When You Need It<\/strong><\/h2>\nEvery parent runs into challenges, and all parents need help at times. Your family and friends can be a big source of support. It\u2019s also good for your baby to get love and attention from other caring adults. Tell the people in your life how they can help you, especially so you can spend time with your baby. If other people care for your baby sometimes, tell them how you have decided to do things.<\/p>\n
More Ways to Find Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Sharing Tasks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Try to take turns with baby-care tasks like bathing or changing diapers.<\/li>\n
- Talk about how to divide up household tasks like shopping, cooking and laundry.<\/li>\n
- Give each other little breaks\u2014like time for a bath or a book.<\/li>\n
- Share housework, but try not to worry about it too much. Spending time with your baby is more important than having a perfect house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n<\/h1>\nHelping Older Children Adjust<\/strong><\/h2>\nHaving a new baby in the home is an adjustment for the whole family, including other children. Older children may act less mature than usual. This phase will pass. Here are some ways you can help older children feel like part of the family and connected to the new baby.<\/p>\n
\n- Let older children do small baby-care tasks, like choosing a clean onesie.<\/li>\n
- Try to spend some time alone with each child, so each feels loved.<\/li>\n
- Try to keep routines like meals and bedtime.<\/li>\n
- Try not to make other big changes in your children\u2019s life soon after the baby is born. Do things like switching child care or starting toilet training before the birth or a few months later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nExtended Families<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you are raising family members like grandchildren or nieces or nephews, you can get help. Kinship Support Services from the Arizona’s Children Association<\/a> can help with support groups, classes, legal paperwork and applying for benefits. The Arizona Department of Child Safety<\/a> has information about financial aid and other resources for people who are caring for the children of family members.<\/p>\n
\nTeen Parents<\/strong><\/h2>\nYou may be able to get home visits from someone trained to help you with parenting challenges. Call the Birth to Five Helpline<\/a> for information.<\/p>\n
\nParenting with a Disability<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Disabled Parenting Project<\/a> is an online community where you can find advice and support from other parents with disabilities. For tools that can help you drive, cook, communicate and do many other things, contact the Arizona Technology Access Program<\/a>. For legal advice and assistance, call the Arizona Center for Disability Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nAsking for Help When You Need It<\/strong><\/h2>\nEvery parent runs into challenges, and all parents need help at times. Your family and friends can be a big source of support. It\u2019s also good for your baby to get love and attention from other caring adults. Tell the people in your life how they can help you, especially so you can spend time with your baby. If other people care for your baby sometimes, tell them how you have decided to do things.<\/p>\n
More Ways to Find Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/h1>\nHelping Older Children Adjust<\/strong><\/h2>\nHaving a new baby in the home is an adjustment for the whole family, including other children. Older children may act less mature than usual. This phase will pass. Here are some ways you can help older children feel like part of the family and connected to the new baby.<\/p>\n
\n- Let older children do small baby-care tasks, like choosing a clean onesie.<\/li>\n
- Try to spend some time alone with each child, so each feels loved.<\/li>\n
- Try to keep routines like meals and bedtime.<\/li>\n
- Try not to make other big changes in your children\u2019s life soon after the baby is born. Do things like switching child care or starting toilet training before the birth or a few months later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nExtended Families<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you are raising family members like grandchildren or nieces or nephews, you can get help. Kinship Support Services from the Arizona’s Children Association<\/a> can help with support groups, classes, legal paperwork and applying for benefits. The Arizona Department of Child Safety<\/a> has information about financial aid and other resources for people who are caring for the children of family members.<\/p>\n
\nTeen Parents<\/strong><\/h2>\nYou may be able to get home visits from someone trained to help you with parenting challenges. Call the Birth to Five Helpline<\/a> for information.<\/p>\n
\nParenting with a Disability<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Disabled Parenting Project<\/a> is an online community where you can find advice and support from other parents with disabilities. For tools that can help you drive, cook, communicate and do many other things, contact the Arizona Technology Access Program<\/a>. For legal advice and assistance, call the Arizona Center for Disability Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nAsking for Help When You Need It<\/strong><\/h2>\nEvery parent runs into challenges, and all parents need help at times. Your family and friends can be a big source of support. It\u2019s also good for your baby to get love and attention from other caring adults. Tell the people in your life how they can help you, especially so you can spend time with your baby. If other people care for your baby sometimes, tell them how you have decided to do things.<\/p>\n
More Ways to Find Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Having a new baby in the home is an adjustment for the whole family, including other children. Older children may act less mature than usual. This phase will pass. Here are some ways you can help older children feel like part of the family and connected to the new baby.<\/p>\n
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- Let older children do small baby-care tasks, like choosing a clean onesie.<\/li>\n
- Try to spend some time alone with each child, so each feels loved.<\/li>\n
- Try to keep routines like meals and bedtime.<\/li>\n
- Try not to make other big changes in your children\u2019s life soon after the baby is born. Do things like switching child care or starting toilet training before the birth or a few months later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nExtended Families<\/strong><\/h2>\n
If you are raising family members like grandchildren or nieces or nephews, you can get help. Kinship Support Services from the Arizona’s Children Association<\/a> can help with support groups, classes, legal paperwork and applying for benefits. The Arizona Department of Child Safety<\/a> has information about financial aid and other resources for people who are caring for the children of family members.<\/p>\n
\nTeen Parents<\/strong><\/h2>\n
You may be able to get home visits from someone trained to help you with parenting challenges. Call the Birth to Five Helpline<\/a> for information.<\/p>\n
\nParenting with a Disability<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Disabled Parenting Project<\/a> is an online community where you can find advice and support from other parents with disabilities. For tools that can help you drive, cook, communicate and do many other things, contact the Arizona Technology Access Program<\/a>. For legal advice and assistance, call the Arizona Center for Disability Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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\nAsking for Help When You Need It<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Every parent runs into challenges, and all parents need help at times. Your family and friends can be a big source of support. It\u2019s also good for your baby to get love and attention from other caring adults. Tell the people in your life how they can help you, especially so you can spend time with your baby. If other people care for your baby sometimes, tell them how you have decided to do things.<\/p>\n
More Ways to Find Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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