Parenting Advice

Becoming a mom can be a shock to the system, to say the least. You'll want a support group that extends beyond your partner and child. A local mommy's group can be the answer, but you'll want to...

This is a basic article on how to allow your young kids who at the appropriated age the chance of independance and responsibility and you the comfort of knowing they can be trusted and that they...

Some children are naturally shy and have a bit of trouble making friends in new places such as school, day care, or even at the park. A child make lack social skills, be afraid of other children,...

The only thing worse than being a teenage girl is being a pre-teen girl. Stuck somewhere between barbies and boys with no understanding how to give up one and adapt to the other. Here is my...

Almost all families are touched by the economic situation in the world today. Every business, every industry, every parent, every child feels the crunch. Families facing difficult challenges may...

This is not about the American Girl Doll and Company. This is about asking what is an American Girl and are we acting responsibly to raise one. Raising kids in general is tough business in today's...

It's difficult to make friends as an adult. But when you are the primary caretaker, it is beneficial to both you and your child to get out there and socialize as well as to do different things...

As a mother of two small children I know how hard it is to find even a moment for yourself, but with a little help from everyone close to you it can be done!!

Children with autism often prefer to play alone. There are steps you can take to get them to play with others. You can be the best role model for them. It takes time, practice and patience, but...

Becoming a new mom changes one like nothing else. Many new moms find themselves needing a whole new social circle after baby comes. Here are some tips on how to find new friends.

If you have children that need to be driven places, or must commute in the same direction every day as neighbors or friends, then a carpool may be the way to go. Even if you do not own a vehicle,...

You've just received the shocking news that friends are getting a divorce. While it's shattering news for you, your children are likely to be confused and frightened. There are ways that you can...

Tweens are at an age where they want to show more independence and make more choices for themselves. This is an exciting time, but also a time for parents to recognize whether or not some of their...

Children are born with good intentions. After they are matriculated in school, they usually meet a variety of people who can often lead them in the wrong direction. Many parents will agree that...

Motherhood is constantly rewarding, exciting, fun and exhausting. Every day brings new joys along with new fears, and it can be difficult to remain calm in the face of that dangerous world that...

There are parents who have a problem distinguishing the difference between parenting and being a best friend. This lack of understanding can create setbacks in a relationship between parent and...

If your child has Sensory Integration Dysfunction, or Sensory Defensiveness, here are some ways to help him make friends.

Making friends in general can be difficult enough, but trying to schedule activities and make friends with working moms can seem almost impossible. From being in the right place to meet working...

We all want our children to make friends and be social and happy. But when they are involved in a friendship that isn't healthy, a parent or concerned adult is faced with the difficult task of...

Moving to a new locale can be traumatizing for children. If you're moving to Miami, you cn relieve your little ones' anxiety by following these steps.

Having friends is usually an important goal for most kids. Making friends doesn't come naturally for everyone though. If your child needs a little help in the friend department, try some of these...