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- Parenting: It's Up to You to Keep Them CloseParenting can be very rewarding but also challenging. It helps to keep a good relationship with your children.
- French Parenting? 4 Reasons Parenting Labels Need to Go AwayFor every parenting style, there are now parenting labels, such as helicopter parents or tiger moms. Here are four reasons parenting labels need to go away.
- Proper Etiquette for ParentsParenting etiquette.
- Deliberate ParentingAs has often been said, parenting is one of the hardest jobs you will ever have. However, there are some strategies that will give you the greatest return for your time and energy.
- How to Talk to Parent's of an Autistic ChildAs a previous teacher of Autistic children, I learned how to approach parents when discussing issues concerning their children. Rapport and sensitivity are two keywords when helping the parents.
- Teacher Sensitivity to ParentsA teacher's back-to-school night speech is analyzed for sensitivity and insensitivity to the parents.
- Parenting Trends: Over-Parenting is OutOver-parenting is being debunked by facts but more importantly by the obvious handicaps it's imposed on kids.
- Most Parents Say Their Kids Are Spoiled, Survey FindsMost parents say their children sometimes act spoiled, especially at the holiday, a survey from Parenting.com and TODAY Moms says. Many parents also believe they spend too much on gifts, but that their kids don't appreciate them.
- GoodbyeWhy would a targeted parent tell their alienated, adult son or daughter and grandchild goodbye? In a society that insists we are to "love our children unconditionally" and "never give up" this has been an off-limits subject...until now.
- Did Bad Parents Breed Columbine Killers?Columbine: Who's to Blame?
- How to Tell Your Child You Are Getting a DivorceDivorce is very common today and it not only affects the parents. Divorce can have a big impact on the children. Here are some ways to lessen that negative impact on children.
- The Cool Parent and Emotional ReactivityA discussion on how to be a 'cool' parent and avoid anger issues with children.
- Parenting and EducationHow important are parents in a child's education? This article explores "The No Child Left Behind Act" and it's view that parental involvement is more important than money. The D.O.E.'s study shows "Who You Are" determines success more than parents.
- Trick or Treat Parenting StyleThere are many different types of parenting styles, but children benefit from consistency. It is bewildering to a child when they are raised with glaring inconsistencies.
- Ambitious and Competitive Parents: Pushing Kids Beyond Their AbilitiesParents want their kids to enjoy the best life possible, but are you pushing your kids beyond their abilities?
Can Parenting Styles Ruin Your Marriage?I've been a single-parent, step-parent, co-parent and mother of a step-parented child. What have I learned? When to stand up, and when to stand back.- Divorce and Separation: Alienation of AffectionAlienation issues are becoming more prevalent in divorces. These issues could be avoided if parents going through a divorce would work with each other regarding visitation and other issues.
5 Faux Pas of Working as a Caregiver to Your ParentsAs more baby boomers retire, more people are finding themselves assuming the role as caregivers of parents and senior relatives. Unfortunately, what they don't know about caregiving can harm both themselves and their loved ones. Read More...- Solutions to No Kids Allowed MovementHow are we supposed to ban kids when we don't pay professionals enough to do anything about it?
Helping Children Survive DivorceWith divorce being so commonplace in today's society, it is paramount to focus on the children who are being brought along on the unfortunate ride. Helping them to develop and maintain a healthy psyche should your number one priority.
California 'Parent Empowerment' Law - Parents Stop Depending on the Schools to Educate Your Children'This new "parent trigger' rule or '..."The Parent Empowerment law (SBX54)" to help low performing schools is a smoke screen for parents who refuse to advocate on behalf of their own children.- What a Parent Needs to Know About Anxious ChildrenWhen parenting anxious kids there are things every parent needs to know about anxious children.
- What Not to Say to a Child During a DivorceDivorce isn't easy for anyone.
Coping with a High Conflict Parenting RelationshipHigh conflict when parenting is no good for your children, nor is it good for you or your ex. Here is some advice for dealing with your high-conflict relationship.- Five Things Parents Need to Know About DivorceDivorce can be very stressful for children and is actually seen as a trauma in most cases. Here are five things ever parent needs to know to help their children cope with the stress of divorce.
- How to Help Your Child Cope with the Transition from a DivorceTo help understand common challenges a child faces when coping with the divorce of their parents and for tips on how to help a child cope with the transition of a divorce, I have interviewed psychotherapist Nate Bagley, MA LPC.
5 Wonderful Gifts Divorced Parents Can Give Their ChildrenDivorce is never easy on anyone. It can be especially difficult on the children caught in the middle between feuding parents. Here are 5 things divorced parents can do that will be wonderful gifts to their children.- Top Ten Mistakes Parents MakeBeing a parent is the most rewarding job you will ever do. It's also by far the toughest. We aren't handed a How-To-Parent Manual to teach us how to parent effectively and what pitfalls to avoid. This articles is to tell you the pitfalls of parenting.
- Overcoming Your Hypocrisy with Your ChildrenAt some point, your children will begin to recognize the hypocrisy in your life. And the truth is we all are hypocrites to some degree or another. What can the parent do when this happens?
- The Argument Against Joint Parenting in an Ugly DivorceUp to 50 percent of marriages end in divorce today. The court system usually favors a joint parenting model. However, frequently the children are the ones to suffer the consequences of joint parenting in an ugly divorce.
- Why Children Often Grow Up and Abandon Their Parent's ValuesIt is a common story. A child grows up, abandons everything his parents tried to teach him, lives the life he wants to live, and usually gets hurt or in trouble. Why does this happen generation after generation?
- Tips for Helping Your Child Cope with DivorceDivorce can be a difficult period of transition for any child however as a parent there are things you can do to help your child cope with the divorce.
What to Say to Your Child when You Plan to DivorceDivorce for a child can be very traumatic. The way the parents handle sharing the news of a divorce can help ease a child's fears.- Why You Should Toss Your Parenting Books in the TrashFor generations, child rearing "experts" have told parents that with the right parenting methods, they can ensure the success and good moral character of their children. Judith Rich Harris suggests that's hooey.
- Parenting: Four Ways Parents Often Misunderstand Their KidsDo you ever feel like you don't understand your child's behavior? Many parents don't. But there's hope. Here are some common traps that experts say often lead parents to misinterpret what their kids are doing.
- How Do You Talk to an Angel? the Plight of Parents Raising a Special Need ChildFamilies who have had to carry these extra heavy loads tend to have extraordinary powers and resiliency of coping. They develop Sampson-like strength of dealing with life without asking or wanting anyone to feel sorry for them. .
- Dealing with Summer Vacation: Tips for Divorced ParentsExtended vacation time is a great opportunity to bond with a child, especially for the nonresidential parent. Summer vacations are an especially good time for kids to fall into a parent's daily life and get to know him on a different level.
- A Stepmother's Harmony GuideBeing a mother presents a lifetime of unpredictable challenges and rewards. Being a stepmother is a whole new adventure indeed.
- How Residential Parents Can Help Their Child When the Other Parent Moves AwaySometimes one parent moves away because of a separation or divorce. Here are tips on how the residential parent can help their child cope with this change.
- How Do You Discipline Your Children?This article focuses on three major types of parents and provides some helpful tips for being most effective when disciplining children.
