• understand our own needs and temperaments
• understand our children's needs and temperaments
• see options for dealing with stressors
• avoid unhealthy situations
• use creative problem solving for ourselves and our children

Taking Care of Me helps reduce frustration for young and first-time parents by helping them find a balance between meeting their own needs and meeting their children's needs. It promotes confident parents and builds self-esteem by encouraging goal setting and recognition of small successes.