CHILD RAISING

An examination of the different child raising techniques illustrated in the movie The Water is Wide.

With all the glitz and glamour the media depicts it may seem difficult to raise a humble child. Raising a child humbly is important because it will help them grow into emotionally healthy and sound individuals.

There truly are only three things you need to know about raising children, and they are so simple. No specialized tools needed.

When you're adopting, there are reasons to prefer an older child, and certainly older children tend to be more in need, so you'll be doing a very good thing by adopting such a child. But there are also special challenges to adopting an older child.

Adoption is a long and involved process. There are a number of requirements you must meet to be approved. Some are legal matters and some are policies of the adoption agency. In the end, a court hearing decides whether to finalize the adoption.

Why using a strict religious based method of child rearing can result in a psychological trainwreck.

My niece and her husband are about to become a parents for the first time. This is Uncle Bill's advice on how to raise that child. Part 1 - Sleep

A guide to helping your child through the difficult time of puberty.

This article looks at how an extended family helps parents do a better job of raising their children.

I was reading today on AOL about 4 children ages 11-13 having sex in a classroom. I was deeply disturbed by this and begin to think about what went wrong with our children today?

An essay tracing the major themes in the movie "Raising Arizona," most notably, the concept of parenthood, and the use of the absurd in cinema.

This parenting advice column counsels a woman on how to deal with a 10-year-old who throws a fit because she cannot wear summer footwear in the snow. We also tackle the issue of whether the government should determine what children eat.

How do you teach self control to a screaming two year old? With difficulty, but here are some helpful suggestions.

Getting your kids through childhood to where they can succeed after high school

When your child is young you have the opportunity to take full control of every aspect of your child's educational experiences. Learn how to take advantage of this time without adding stress.

Only you really know what your child is interested in and that puts you first in line to make your child's world big and wonderful and their education meaningful.

All children misbehave at some point. Often, a parent's gut reaction is to yell. However, following four simple steps can forge a more solid relationship with your child.

Parenting and Foster Care have the same goal for the socialization of the child based on teaching moral development using your conscience choices. When providing Foster Care, you are raising children as if they were your own.

There has been an increases momentum toward gender transcendence or moving beyond traditional notions of gender. Advocate argue for the importance of raising nonsexist, "gender-neutral," or "gender-aschematic" children in an effort to prompt social change

Children's gifts lack the imaginative quality that they need. Indeed the toys of today light up play music and do everything but walk. But what are they teaching our children? Child obesity is growing at a rapid rate.

The more activities we commit our children to doing, the more obligations we take on. Too many activities can stress everyone out and make us forget how valuable balance is in a family's schedule. Cutting back is not going to rob your child of anyhting.

Raising a special needs child is extremely challenging but, to have less trouble when the child is older, teach him or her manners today.

November 19th was World Day Against Child Abuse and Exploitation.

Parents can play a vital role in their child's education by becoming a partner with their child and the school. Parents can encourage their child to reach the highest level possible with these suggestions.

Children who learn to read and gain an appreciation for it do better in all grade levels of school and college. Raising a child who loves to read is not difficult, it just takes a few moments out of each day.

Every parent wants their child to grow into a responsible, dependable adult. Discover practical tips to help your child meet this goal.