Can a course help you become a better parent?

I think it would be great. Although I do read a lot of books anyway, I do think you have a great idea. And if there was such a thing you probably wouldn't have as many questions out there about what to do with newborn babies. But keep in mind they do grow and so many things change, which is why I read.

I think being a parent is really difficult and there is no preparation for it. I think classes are a great idea. I have found though that the biggest learning from them has been from talking to other mums about their experiences. The baby classes weren't that much help but I met some good friends. However I have been on some courses at nursery about activities to do with your children and those have been great.

I took one last summer due to being at the end of my tether with Bong and really not knowing what to do next, lol. I reallised I am doing a lot of good and am probably a whole lot better mum than I realised, I do most of the stuff they teach us without thinking any way it's just that I worry so much about letting my little men down. I think everyone should do one just before their kids start primary school as they go through so much at that point that it's nice to be prepared. Being a good parent means you go on courses to learn more not go to learn because you are bad. There is a stigma that only bad parents attend but the course I took everyone there was voluntary it's a shame more parents do not take this opportunity to get a few weeks support without judgement.