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Give Yourself Time and Patience in Becoming a Parent

Last Updated: September 03, 2009

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Prenatal Tips for the Third Trimester

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Have you grown up believing that when you become a parent you would automatically know what to do and love doing it every minute of the day?

This is the myth of the perfect parent. It implies that we are all born knowing how to care for and raise our children, and that we should never feel negative emotions about parenting.

It takes time, practice, patience and experience to become a good parent. Frustration and resentment sometimes happens. Expect to have times when you feel insecure and confused.


Learn more about Your Prenatal Baby: Third Trimester from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.


Note to Parents: When reading this newsletter, remember: Every baby is different. Children may do things earlier or later than described here. This newsletter gives equal space and time to both sexes. If he or she is used, we are talking about all babies.
References: These materials were adapted by authors from Extension Just in Time Parenting Newsletters in California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Wisconsin.

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