Biological Parents

Parenting can be very rewarding but also challenging. It helps to keep a good relationship with your children.

A mummy! A daddy! The belief that all children are entitled to a family! The belief that all who want to be parents will excel at the life-long process involved! These beliefs, cherished by all cultures, are the foundation for adoption.

For 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.

Parenting etiquette.

As 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.

As 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.

A teacher's back-to-school night speech is analyzed for sensitivity and insensitivity to the parents.

Why 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.

Columbine: Who's to Blame?

Divorce 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.

A discussion on how to be a 'cool' parent and avoid anger issues with children.

How 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.

As the step-mom of an adorable 9 year old boy I want to take a few moments to share a little of my story with all those incredible step-parents who deserve a pat on the back.

Counseling scenario from a Christian perspective involving an adopted child in a same sex household.

Being 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.

It 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?

These problems unnecessarily keep American children from getting adopted and potential parents from realizing their dreams.

Families 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. .

Sometimes 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.

The responsibilities of a parent are great and daily stressors are a common experience for many parents. The good news is there are things that parents can do to help reduce the stress.

Unfortunately, some children can be born physically disabled while others can suffer an accident or develop a condition. Parents with physically disabled children have a difficult path ahead, so here are some tips for raising a physically disabled child.

Divorce leaves deep scars emotionally and financially. Both parents are responsible for the children, and are therefore obliged to contribute financially.

When starting a relationship with someone new after having a child in a previous relationship it takes a lot of work. When would it be okay for the stepparent to legally adopt my child?

Do you find yourself in constant power struggles with your child? Are you unsure on what you can do to end the power struggles with your child?

Do you feel it's challenging at times when it comes to parenting your child with Asperger's Syndrome? Are you sometimes unsure on how to go about in parenting your child with Asperger's Syndrome?

Spending time with children is the most enjoyable time for some parents but sometimes also exhausting and stressful. In fact, not all spent time parents to their children is quality time.