Earthquakes and Tsunamis When two lives are split asunder, especially as in divorce, it could be compared to an earthquake. Unfortunately, if there are any little islands around – perhaps as in children? – they are swept up in the following tsunami. Unfortunately, other than … [Read more...] about Emotional Baggage of Children with Divorced Parents
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Like Father, Like Son: Teaching Tolerance by Example
If you are a parent, you know there are many challenges to raising your children. One of the biggest challenges you can face is that of teaching your children to be tolerant of others. This includes things like not being prejudiced, unkind and so on. The following is a guide to … [Read more...] about Like Father, Like Son: Teaching Tolerance by Example
The Reality of Becoming A Better Parent
If you asked your child what things you could do to be a better parent, chances are they would answer you with things like this:Let me eat ice cream for breakfast.Let me stay up later at night.Let me watch as much television and play as many video games as I want.Never make me do … [Read more...] about The Reality of Becoming A Better Parent
A Caring Parent’s Guide: Teen Health Issues Related to Sexuality
Whether you want to admit it or not, it's impossible to make it through the adolescent years as a parent without dealing with teen health issues related to sex. From menstruation to pregnancy for girls and voice changing to sexual attraction for boys, there are so many issues … [Read more...] about A Caring Parent’s Guide: Teen Health Issues Related to Sexuality
Need to Know: Allowances and Teens
When it comes to teens and their allowances parents know that they must tread softly. To teens, the ability to buy what is fashionable, fun and entertaining is almost defining to their personality (or at least what they want to project as their personality). Teenage years … [Read more...] about Need to Know: Allowances and Teens