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Family » Parenting | By Salena Kulkarni @ Thursday, 1st November 2007 @ 5:46 PM

Why isn't there a crash course in being a new mom, where they hand out a pamphlet that lays out the reality of new motherhood? Not another place to hear about how wonderful the baby is, how sleep is a memory after birth, but the truth of what motherhood does to women. Face it, it has a real impact and when you are completely blindsided by it, it can take a little getting used to. Don't be hard on yourself if you to feel alone, or have moments where you resent the impact that ha... more...

Family » Parenting | By Randy Gilbert @ Friday, 26th October 2007 @ 11:54 AM

Most parents have trouble communicating with their twenty-something children. It is a difficult stage of life, a transitional time when adult children ignore their parent's advice or view them as clueless. Many times the adult children will become unappreciative and hostile, pushing the parent/child relationship into a downward spiral. Martha Pope Gorris, author of Parenting Twenty-Something Kids says, "There are a lot of things we are doing that need fixing. I think what happ... more...

Family » Parenting | By neil parnham @ Friday, 26th October 2007 @ 6:27 AM

From the first moment the infant is applied to the breast, it must be nursed upon a certain plan. This is necessary to the well-doing of the child, and will contribute essentially to preserve the health of the parent, who will thus be rendered a good nurse, and her duty at the same time will become a pleasure. This implies, however, a careful attention on the part of the mother to her own health; for that of her child is essentially dependent upon it. Healthy, nourishing, and digestible ... more...

Family » Parenting | By Christine Groth @ Wednesday, 17th October 2007 @ 8:42 PM

There are many reasons to choose a family day care over a corporate center. More and more parents are realizing this as we continue to hear horror stories from bigger childcare facilities. A family day care is in someone else's home, however, so why should you choose this over a professional facility? 1. A family day care is more caring. Since it is run from a home, the children will become like a family unit with each other and the caregiver. They will receive more personal attentio... more...

Family » Parenting | By Phyllis Goldberg @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 3:42 AM

In any media frenzy,lately, Britney Spears is at the top of the list when it comes to celebrities and controversy. What do you think - is she a puppet of the press or does her public humiliation reflect the downfall of our society? Erratic behavior, such as shaving off her hair, attacking the paparazzi or posing without underwear, is one thing. But don't you believe we should draw the line on America's addiction to B-list bad girls when the best interests of their children are at st... more...

Family » Parenting | By Jean Shaw @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 7:38 AM

I have a son who developed autism just after his first birthday and I wouldn't describe my life since as being easy. However, today I was reminded just how lucky I am. Through various non invasive interventions, endless patience and persistence, my son has developed into a nice young man who I can now take most places without wishing the ground would open up and swallow me. My son is eighteen, physically very capable with a great sense of balance and hand/eye co-ordination. He'... more...

Family » Parenting | By Adrien Brody @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 5:31 AM

Women in our culture are sometimes advised to avoid spicy or "gassy" foods when nursing. Or they are told that chocolate, citrus, carbonated beverages or dairy causes problems in all nursing babies. As a breastfeeding educator, I often see women warning other Moms that they need to not eat certain foods while breastfeeding. There are also websites that give unproven breastfeeding advice that claim that women must eat a certain kind of diet in order to make quality milk for her bab... more...

Family » Parenting | By Adrien Brody @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 5:08 AM

An infant formula industry study found that only 31 percent of US infants are still being breastfed at 6 months, and even though experts recommend exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, one study found that only 13% of breastfeeding mothers at 3 months and a MERE 1% at 6 months were doing so. Why do women fail to breastfeed or wean too early? There are many reasons. Some mothers think breastfeeding is 'yucky'. The husband or partner might think woman's breasts are for sexual... more...

Family » Parenting | By Adrien Brody @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 5:03 AM

So, you've decided to breastfeed - wonderful! We're here to help you get prepared, and to supply you with resources for help if you need it. Breastfeeding is such a natural thing; you would think that mother and baby should just instinctively know how to do it. While there is truth to that statement, there are a number of reasons why breastfeeding might get off to a rough start. Mom might have flat or inverted nipples, be tired and sore from a difficult birth or recovering from ... more...

Family » Parenting | By Adrien Brody @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 4:45 AM

Feelings about how to parent seem to shift with every generation. A new way of parenting, sometimes called attachment parenting, has emerged and it challenges many of the rigid teachings of our mother's generation. Although breastfeeding is on the rise now, women are still dealing with the repercussions of previous generations. Not too long ago mainstream women did not breastfeed at all and the ones that did were taught to follow strict schedules. Some thought of breastfeeding as pri... more...

Family » Parenting | By Don Alexander @ Wednesday, 10th October 2007 @ 9:43 PM

Above all, do not send a note. I repeat, I've been teaching for nineteen years, do not send a note. When a teacher gets a note it can give them a feeling of failure. Especially if it is a long one with your signature. Think about this: "What if every day that you came into work, you received a detailed note from your customers about all the bad things you are doing on the job?" That said, if you want to get through to your child's negative teacher, you are going to have ... more...

Family » Parenting | By Jamie Jefferson @ Wednesday, 10th October 2007 @ 10:42 AM

Babysitters are entrusted to care for the most precious people in your life. Here are five steps you can follow to make sure you hire the best candidate for the job. Step One: Ask trusted community members for recommendations. Some of the best babysitters come from referrals of other parents who have found a babysitter they are delighted with. Ask friends, relatives, and moms you meet in the supermarket or on the playground. In addition, you may want to ask preschool teachers or earl... more...

Family » Parenting | By Jim Brown @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 4:25 PM

Holidays fast approaching? Or, is it the month of togas and throwing hats? Or could someone be blowing candles? Occasions always go together with gifts and presents. So, if your nephew, niece, son, daughter, godchild, or cousin is celebrating, you don't want to be hated just because you did not bring munchies to their party right? Usually, when you get invited to children's parties, you directly rush to toy stores, chocolate and candy factories. You buy them those stuffed toys,... more...

Family » Parenting | By Alex Olson @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 8:48 AM

It cannot be denied that single parenting is a tough job. No matter what circumstances have thrown you into the world of single parenting, the road that you are traveling is a rough one. There are many struggles that a single parent may face. You must know how to balance your work, housework, visitation schedules, childcare and your children's activities. You also have to set aside some free time for yourself. Usually, one of the biggest struggles that single parents face i... more...

Family » Parenting | By Stephanie Foster @ Monday, 8th October 2007 @ 1:15 AM

As the school year takes off, the homework battle begins anew for many parents. Kids don't always want to spend hours on homework when they get out of school, when there are friends to see, games to play and shows to watch. For many parents, this is a nightly battle. They have to check to be sure that the homework is done every night, or even just about have to stand over their child to make sure the work gets done. It's hard on both parties. Life gets much easier when yo... more...

Family » Parenting | By Stephanie Foster @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 6:26 AM

Many stay at home moms feel isolated. They spend so much time with their kids that it's easy to feel that way. And if you don't already know some fellow stay at home moms, it's often hard to find them. Where are they? Besides at home, that is. Try the Park I've run into a lot of my fellow SAHMs by taking my kids to the park. The trick is in figuring out what time they are going to be there. I kept missing the other moms for a long time at the park.... more...

Family » Parenting | By Ivanovich Cuxev @ Thursday, 23rd August 2007 @ 11:19 AM

Confusion often abounds when mixing divorce and kids. If you plan on having a divorce and kids are involved, there are many things to consider like child support, custody and visitation rights. The responsibilities that come with divorce and kids are apparent in both parents. The two main concerns when it comes to divorce and kids are child custody and/or guardianship and child support. Child custody: Having custody over a child means that the custodial parent has the right ... more...

Family » Parenting | By Ivanovich Cuxev @ Tuesday, 21st August 2007 @ 8:35 PM

Divorce is tough for anyone who has to go through it, and there is no exception for the child. Recognizing relationships between the other parent and the child is needed when it comes to dealing with a child and divorce. First, parents should recognize that their decisions during and after the divorce could affect their child mentally and emotionally. Secondly, special attention is needed towards the child and his or her life with divorced parents. Parents, children and divorce: De... more...

Family » Parenting | By Jim Brown @ Tuesday, 21st August 2007 @ 7:11 PM

Every year a family might look forward to the back to school shopping extravaganzas. There are so many things that children need to go back to school that the family makes it a family outing that is full of excitement and has almost as much fanfare as when the family experienced the thrills associated with a circus that they visited. There are so many personalities that emerge when a family enters the store. The older children are probably going to ask for a credit card so that they can g... more...

Family » Parenting | By Steve Nickson @ Thursday, 16th August 2007 @ 9:34 AM

A large number of accidental poisonings each year involve children under 5. Children under 5 are constantly exploring and investigating the world around them and things they can see and reach, they often put in their mouths. When they are crawling, they can usually reach anything at their own height. Once they start to walk, they can climb up onto tables, beds, and kitchen benches and access cupboards, including the medicine cupboard. Using child-resistant packaging is good, but of... more...