Parenting Articles

Family » Parenting | By Connie Allen @ Tuesday, 17th June 2008 @ 3:20 PM

I often see parents and educators struggle to know the right way to handle a challenging situation. They look at me and ask, "What's the right thing to do?" Every parent and educator knows this question, and we often turn to others or to books to learn the right thing. We think there is a right answer, and we feel compelled to find it so we can do the right thing. What if I were to tell you there is no right way. The "right way" does not exist. The "right w... more...

Family » Parenting | By Stephanie Foster @ Thursday, 12th June 2008 @ 10:52 AM

Summer break is coming or even here for many families. With that comes the eternal whine: "I'm boooored!" There are a lot of ways you can battle summertime boredom, but one of my favorites is the library. There's plenty to do at most local libraries, and it's not all about checking out books. For younger children there's story time. Many libraries have a time where someone will sit and read to the children. They may even have different times for differen... more...

Family » Parenting | By Michael Hehn @ Wednesday, 11th June 2008 @ 2:05 PM

Adoption for any person or couple requires a special commitment and is not something that can be decided on a whim; the question of suitability is probably the first issue to be dealt with. The issue is not made easier for people with each state of America having different adoption laws not to mention federal laws; so if you are planning to adopt a child, it is imperative you have a knowledge of federal law and procedure. The process might be complex but that does not mean it cannot be overcome;... more...

Family » Parenting | By Michael Hehn @ Wednesday, 11th June 2008 @ 2:02 PM

The adoption of a child is one of the most important decisions you will make; there are so many factors to take into account. Adoption laws in the U.S. are complex, varying from state to state; so if you are planning to adopt a child, it is imperative you have a knowledge of federal law and procedure. Because of the complexity of the process, many people are reluctant to adopt; but with some knowledge of what is required to adopt and obtaining information on the whole procedure, it is possible t... more...

Family » Parenting | By Michael Hehn @ Wednesday, 11th June 2008 @ 1:48 PM

Adoption is, for a number of people, the only way they will ever have a family of their own; overall it can be a very difficult decision to make. Adoption law in America is complicated and legal requirements are different in each state in addition to Federal laws to overcome. both the federal and state laws must be adhered too, which does make the matter more complicated. It is not surprising that large numbers of potential parents are discouraged by this complexity and never actually apply; how... more...

Family » Parenting | By Margarita Schwartzman @ Wednesday, 11th June 2008 @ 4:05 AM

The growing number of teens and adults spend their free time playing video and online games. Actually the average age of a game player is 33 years old and the average game buyer is 40 years old. Research shows that children are spending increasing amounts of time playing video games - 13 hours per week for boys, on average, and 5 hours per week for girls. Some researchers, psychologists and doctors believe that "addiction" to video games may not be healthy and actual... more...

Family » Parenting | By Catherine Harvey @ Sunday, 8th June 2008 @ 2:51 PM

Having been in the position of young, single mum myself I would never condemn today's younger generation for the way they have babies while they are still children. That is one of the most confusing aspects of adolescence - they feel grown up when they are still children and you don't realise this until you have children of your own, by which time it's too late to grab back that last bit of your childhood. So, we make these babies, the immature fathers run off into the suns... more...

Family » Parenting | By Art Gib @ Saturday, 31st May 2008 @ 12:33 PM

Still unto this day, moms are donating milk to other mothers who either produce scant or zero quantity milk from their breasts for whatever scientific reason there may be. The milk exchange system goes back for centuries. And today the organization of wet nursing has made a lot of headway in organization, storage and exchange. This article will reference a few surface topics from the field of wet nursing and will provide some further references to infant nursing in general. So first off,... more...

Family » Parenting | By Jamie Jefferson @ Friday, 30th May 2008 @ 9:36 AM

Babies come in small packages, but they sure do come with a lot of stuff! Every new parent realizes this fact as soon as they go to a store to register for their baby shower. It can seem impossible to keep a nursery organized, but it's essential that you start out with a good plan. After the baby arrives, you won't have a whole lot of time to clean up and it's easy to get overwhelmed in a short amount of time. You'll need to start by organizing your essentials ... more...

Family » Parenting | By Laura Buckley @ Tuesday, 27th May 2008 @ 1:10 AM

Now suddenly you realize that the hard work of moving to a new community is harder than you've ever expected. If the thought of relocating your kids and family to a whole new school system is producing too much anxiety for your children and family then I have some advise to help you and your family cope.. Right now you're probably at a place in this process of getting a great moving quote for the move, decided to move yourself with portable storage containers and you also arran... more...

Family » Parenting | By Laura Buckley @ Saturday, 24th May 2008 @ 7:36 PM

Moving to a new home in a new country is a time of uncertainty and change for children too. Young children giving up all that they are familiar with is a big deal. So you can't expect children to just make this change without giving you grief through the entire moving process. Here are some tips to help you and your children cope better with this situation. Let your children know about the process and what occurs when packing for moving. As soon as you realize that the move is really... more...

Family » Parenting | By Stephanie Foster @ Friday, 23rd May 2008 @ 1:50 AM

I love being able to be at home with my family. It's tough having one person earning the bulk of the income but it can be done. Here are some tips I've found that really help. 1. Remember what you're saving. Two incomes are not always significantly better than one. Depending on the number of children who would need to be in childcare, the cost of commuting, meals out, wardrobe, taxes and so forth, the second income may be more easily replaced than you expect. Some fa... more...

Family » Parenting | By Salena Kulkarni @ Thursday, 22nd May 2008 @ 2:53 PM

World over, if you ask a mom if she is happier now that she is a mom then what she was pre-baby and most will say "Yes"! As a new mom, you may have your moments of happiness but perhaps you are finding that more often than not being a new mom is not all the fun you thought it would be. Sleepless nights, crying baby, can't remember the last time you showered or had a moment to yourself! I know, but take heart in the fact that you are not alone. There is not a mom out there th... more...

Family » Parenting | By Salena Kulkarni @ Thursday, 22nd May 2008 @ 9:06 AM

Okay, it is time for you to shake the frumpy mom look and get your groove back. Being a beautiful and feminine creature is not something that should fly out the window when you become a mom. Don't roll your eyes and say that you don't want to. I know with energy levels at an all time low, it can be hard trying to even contemplate focusing on how you look. It's not that what you wear really matters. It is more how it makes you feel. When you look and dress crummy, it can&#... more...

Family » Parenting | By Tommy Lee @ Thursday, 22nd May 2008 @ 4:19 AM

Are you the parent of a child or a teen who uses the internet? If so, you likely already know that the internet can be a dangerous place for a child, especially if your child uses online chat rooms or social networking websites. For that reason, there are a number of steps that you, as a parent, will want to take to protect your child when they use the internet. The first step that you should take, to help keep your child safe online, is to know as much as you can about computers and th... more...

Family » Parenting | By Stephanie Foster @ Thursday, 22nd May 2008 @ 1:05 AM

Birthday parties for kids have turned into something of an environmental nightmare in a lot of ways. All the paper used once and thrown away, plastic toys given not only to the birthday boy or girl, but often to every guest, the competition in many areas for each family to outdo the one before. It gets pretty ugly. The challenge is that it's not a comfortable thing telling people what they should give for gifts. It pretty much goes against the usual etiquette. Registration for... more...

Family » Parenting | By John Myre @ Thursday, 22nd May 2008 @ 12:28 AM

Urging kids to "Run along and play" should not amount to sending them off to harm themselves. Sadly, that's too often the result. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 200,000 children are treated in hospital emergency rooms each year as a result of injuries related to playground equipment, and about 15 children die. Here are some suggestions to help your kids "Run along and play safely." Safety At Home * Buy well-mad... more...

Family » Parenting | By Tommy Lee @ Wednesday, 21st May 2008 @ 5:25 PM

Are you a parent? If you are, you may be curious as to when children regularly start using the internet. In all honesty, you will find that it depends. There are some parents who start their children with using a computer and the internet right away and others wait until their children need to do so for school. So, how young is too young for your child to use the internet? What many parents, especially first time parents, do not realize is that some elementary schools teach their chil... more...

Family » Parenting | By Tommy Lee @ Wednesday, 21st May 2008 @ 4:52 PM

If you are the parent of a child or a teenager who uses the internet, do you take steps to protect them? If not, you will want to start right away. Although the internet can be neat for your child, it is important to remember that there are dangers that lurk online. Since there are dangers that lurk online, such as the potential for meeting an online predator and the potential of being harassed online, you may be curious as to how you can protect your child. Of course, you will want t... more...

Family » Parenting | By Tommy Lee @ Wednesday, 21st May 2008 @ 4:50 PM

Are you the parent of a child or a teen who uses the internet? If you are, there is a good chance that you use Internet Explorer for your browser, as it comes standard on most computers. The good news is that if you are using Internet Explorer, which has the blue colored e icon, it is easy for you to set parental controls. These parental controls can block your child from viewing dangerous content online. As nice as it is to hear that you can limit the websites that your child or teena... more...