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Li Wenbo felt beads of sweat forming on his forehead, and he sensed that he was on the verge of breaking down. After a long night of fussing, Ming Zhe finally quieted down and fell into a deep sleep. Li Wenbo and Fang Jing Shu were utterly exhausted, collapsing onto the bed and drifting off. For the next few days, this scene repeated almost every night, leaving both Li Wenbo and Fang Jing Shu with dark circles under their eyes and severely lacking in sleep.
"This can't go on; we need to find a solution," Li Wenbo thought as he looked at himself in the mirror, his stubble unkempt and his eyes sunken, resembling a refugee.
"How about we join that parenting training class?" Fang Jing Shu suggested. "I heard from other moms in the neighborhood that it’s quite helpful."
Li Wenbo nodded, thinking it was a good idea.
The community-organized parenting training class took place one weekend morning. Li Wenbo and Fang Jing Shu pushed their stroller to the District Activity Center. The classroom was already filled with young mothers, each showing signs of fatigue but more importantly, a thirst for knowledge about parenting.
The instructor was an experienced Childcare Expert who explained various common issues related to infants—such as crying, sleeping, and feeding—in simple terms. She also demonstrated some practical techniques on-site. Li Wenbo and Fang Jing Shu listened intently, taking notes as if they were back in school.
During the class, they met several other parents, exchanging parenting tips and sharing experiences. Li Wenbo realized that many parents were facing similar confusions and challenges as they were.
This shared experience made them feel less alone and strengthened their resolve to be good parents.
"Hey, does your child sleep well at night?" a young father asked.
"Don't get me started; he's like a little demon, crying all night long," Li Wenbo replied helplessly.
"Same here! I'm about to lose my mind," another mother chimed in.
In fact, crying is a normal phenomenon for infants, the Childcare Expert explained. They express their needs—like hunger, discomfort, or needing a diaper change—through crying. We need to learn to observe our children’s behavior to identify the reasons behind their cries so we can address the issues more effectively.
After the training session ended, Li Wenbo and Fang Jing Shu felt they had gained a lot. Not only did they learn many practical parenting techniques, but they also made some like-minded friends, which filled them with confidence for the journey ahead in parenting.
Once home, Li Wenbo and Fang Jing Shu began to implement the techniques they had learned in class. Sure enough, Ming Zhe's crying episodes significantly decreased, allowing him to sleep more soundly at night.
"It seems this training class really works!" Li Wenbo said with a smile as he looked at his peacefully sleeping son.
"Yes! Thanks to this community event," Fang Jing Shu replied with a grin.
In addition to attending the training class, Fang Jing Shu also followed the advice of the traditional Chinese medicine practitioner He Xiu Zhen and began trying some traditional therapies such as moxibustion and massage to help her recover physically after childbirth.
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