Becoming a parent is a difficult job. Although there are tons of parenting guides and courses everywhere, each rearing experience is always unique in one way or another. No particular book can actually prepare you for what is yet to come, and there is no such thing as a perfect set of parents. So the World Wide Web is now a wonderful platform for parents like you. You can now share your thoughts and experiences to other parents or parents to-be through your own website and also read or watch about the struggles and triumphs of others.
Now all you need are a catchy and classy domain name, a good yet affordable hosting provider and your stories to share. For your motivation, below are seven great reasons why sharing your personal parenting stories online is significant.
Medium to make an impact: Sharing is caring
The most obvious reason is to help other parents deal with what you have dealt with before. It is your own way of making an impact in terms of building people up. As we know, sharing is definitely caring.
Instrument to uplift other parents
When you share to care, you can also help encourage other parents in terms of their current ordeals. With your influence and example, they will find understanding, as well as moral support virtually.
Way to relearn and realize as you write
Besides the benefits of being able to help other parents, you will also have the opportunity to realize things as you write and speak about your learning and experiences. You may also find answering comments and queries as a way for you to relearn and a chance to makeup for your mistakes by impeding others to commit the same.
Avenue to create a network and learn from them
Through building your own website, you will also create a new set of networks virtually that has a big potential to be a solid parent community in the long run. Moreover, from this same audience, you can also learn from their thoughts and experiences. You can explore other sides of parenting through their lives.
Means to earn extra through the World Wide Web
Creating a website not only gives you the above-mentioned advantages, maintaining a website with substantial number of followers can be a way for you to also earn from the internet. You just need to invest on a domain name and a cheap web hosting provider, and then you are on your way to start. There are a lot of ways to make money through your website – through ads, affiliate marketing, sponsors, partnerships, and more. Just continue to explore your options.
Channel to release your cares and stresses
Expressing your thoughts and learning can also help you to release your anxieties and stresses. This is a proven form of therapy for decades now.
For your kid/s (the real reason of your stories after all)
Most of all, record your journey as a parent for your kids. Aside from your consistent journals, this can be a good way to show them how proud you are of them.
Starting to build your own parenting site can be a bit terrifying at first. But it will absolutely give you many benefits in the long run. So begin your showcase your journey now.