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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.
- 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.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren -- You're Not AloneMany parents whose children have grown thought they'd be rattling around an empty home, but instead they are finding themselves dealing with potty training, reading homework, and bedtime stories. They're not alone.
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...
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.
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.- How Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Are HeroesLearn why grandparents raising their grandchildren are heroic.
- When Parents Are WrongAfter 7 months, our granddaughter was removed from our home by the mother. We had guardianship, but that wasn't enough.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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. .
- 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.
Arizona's Forgotten ChildrenArizona's leaders have forgotten the children who are victimized every time a parent is locked up. Interested in filling private prison beds and collecting fees, these leaders traumatize kids and deny them to grow up as productive citizens.- Stress Reduction Tips for ParentsThe 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.
- 6 Tips for Raising Physically Disabled ChildrenUnfortunately, 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.
Top 5 Bad Parenting Habits to BreakAs parents, mistakes are inevitable and it is important to learn from those mistakes and try not to repeat them.- Co-parenting, Who Should Pay What?Divorce leaves deep scars emotionally and financially. Both parents are responsible for the children, and are therefore obliged to contribute financially.
- How to End Power Struggles with Your ChildDo 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?
- Tips for Parenting a Child with Aspergers SyndromeDo 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?
Abuse of Parent: Victims of Domestic ViolenceDomestic violence includes parent abuse. There is an alarming trend of children abusing their own parents through emotional, verbal, and physical abuse. Sadly, there are not many support groups for parents who suffer at the hands of their own children.- Common Mistakes Parents Made to Their Children and How to Fix ItSpending 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.
Should Teachers Assign Grades to Parents?Florida teachers to give parents a "grade" for involvement in their child's school and academic life: Should educators be allowed to put parents to the test? How would assigning a grade to parents change the face of education?- Grandparents Workshop for Raising GrandchildrenIf you are a grandparent raising your grandchild, swing out to the free workshop on strategies on dealing with child power struggles and coping.
Preparing Your Child for College: Interview with Therapist Dove Pressnall, MA, LMFTPreparing and sending your child off to college is not only a big step for your child but also for you as a parent.- Parent Your Child or Children: Tips for Effective ParentingParenting is not easy and until you try it, you really can't understand how complex and sometimes overwhelming it can be.
- 7 Keys to Successful ParentingParenting can be challenging. There is never a dull moment and children are good at keeping their parent(s) on their toes. Regardless of the challenges many parents do strive to be successful and avoid the pit falls of parenting.
- Tips for Parenting as a Single MomDo you feel stressed parenting as a single mom? Do you feel like your going insane and are unsure on how to continue taking care of the children on your own? If you answered, "yes" you're not alone.
- Cooperative Parenting After DivorceMany families struggle with parenting cooperatively after a divorce. Feelings of anger, depression and resentment often interfere with positive communication and cooperative parenting.
- Teachers: 10 Reasons to Call Your Students' ParentsTeachers, do you want to make your job a little easier? Parents and families can be a source of support. And they're only a few digits away. Here's a list of 10 reasons to make parent phone calls and why they're worth a few minutes of your time.
- How to Overcome Midlife Parenting ChallengesBeing a parent during your midlife years can be physically and emotionally challenging. However, with the right approach anyone can overcome midlife parenting challenges.
