Assignment

Learning Resources, review the following:

- Introduction to Parenting Isssues

- Child Development

- The Six Stages of Parenthood

Then:

Identify and briefly describe each of Galinsky's 6 stages of parenthood. How does parenthood change adults and stimulate further development as they move through these stages?

Search in your current or home community to find services, programs, and supports available for parents-to-be, parents of infants, parents of toddlers and/or parents of children ages 2 - 5.

Are there supports and programs specifically designed for mothers? For fathers? For couples? For foster parents? For Grandparents? Others? How easily do you think first-time parents and/or grandparents and others can find these services?

Are support groups and parent education programs available for diverse populations of parents? Please describe services, programs, and supports available in your community. List url addresses of links to Internet sites for these community services, programs, and supports at the end of your post.