Healthy Families Parenting Inventory – HFPI

I feel supported by others

I feel that others care about me

I discuss my feelings with someone

If I have trouble, I feel there is always someone I can turn to for help.

I have family or friends who I can turn to for help

I learn new ways of doing things from solving problems

I deal with setbacks without getting discouraged

When I have a problem, I take steps to solve it

When I am faced with a problem, I can think of several solutions.

I am good at dealing with unexpected problems.

I remain calm when new problems come up.

I feel sad

I feel positive about myself

The future looks positive for me

I feel unhappy about everything

I feel hopeless about the future

There isn't much happiness in my life

I have so many problems I feel overwhelmed by them.

It is hard for me to get in a good mood.

My life is fulfilling and meaningful.

I find ways to care for myself.

I take care of my appearance

I get enough sleep

I am a better parent because I take care of myself

I take time for myself

I know where to find resources for my family

I know where to find important medical information

I can get help from the community if I need it

I am comfortable in finding the help I need

I know community agencies I can go to for help

It is hard for me to ask for help from others

Because I'm a parent, I've had to give up much of my life

I feel trapped by all the things I have to do for my child.

I feel drained dealing with my child

There are times my child gets on my nerves

I feel controlled by all the things I have to do as a parent

I feel frustrated because my whole life seems to revolve around my child

I have a hard time managing my child

I can be patient with my child

I respond quickly to my child's needs

I do activities that help my child grow and develop

When my child is upset, I'm not sure what to do

I use positive words to encourage my child

I can tell what my child wants

I am able to increase my child's good behavior

I can remain calm when my child is upset

I praise my child everyday

My child has favorite things to comfort him/her

I read to my child

I plan and do a variety of activities with my child every day.

I have made my home exciting and fun for my child

I have organized my home for raising a child

I check my home for safety

My child has a schedule for eating and sleeping in my home.

I set limits for my child consistently

I make plans for our family to do things together

I set rules for behavior in my home.

I feel I'm doing an excellent job as a parent

I am proud of myself as a parent

I am more effective than most parents

I have set goals about how I want to raise my child

I am a good example to other parents

I am learning new parenting skills and use them with my child.