Parenting Advice

Adultery on either parent has a long lasting effect on children. Many children may never recover from what they have seen and heard.

A relationship between a birth parent and child is one of the most important and strongest bonds, no matter how old the child is. Many people think that because you are related, your relationship...

A lot of parents don't know how to go about introducing the subject of sex with their kids. It's up to the parents to decide how or when to talk about it, but most parents choose to do so for the...

Parents of children with autism have a divorce rate that is much higher than other parents. Because of the stress that this diagnosis can cause the whole family it is important to take steps to...

In open and semi-open adoptions, children generally know who their birth parents are and where they live. But in closed adoptions, children and their adoptive parents may not have information on...

It grows only more difficult to parent children in a world inundated with information, distractions and a bombardment of family activities. Many parents are looking for guidance, camaraderie and...

While children are resilient, they tend to cope better when parents provide routine, support and reassurance. This is especially true for children of divorce who experience changes in custody....

Although loving your child usually comes naturally, parents often can use advice. In parenting classes, parents learn skills that can help them during difficult times, and they can also connect...

Children become curious about sex and the human anatomy at a very young age, and it is up to their parents to tackle this tough subject. It can be a very difficult and uncomfortable conversation,...

"Winning isn't everything," echoes the booming voice of Vince Lombardi, "it's the only thing." Lombardi may be the greatest coach professional football has ever seen. However, Lombardi also said,...

Although children are resilient, loss and divorce is as difficult on them as it is on adults. In fact, in some ways it may be worse as many adults try to protect their children from the grief by...

Tough love is described as combining warmth with consistent discipline. Many parents use tough love in an effort to discipline their children in a loving and firm way.

Among school age children, 3 percent to 7 percent have ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), a figure that translates to 4.5 million children, as of 2006, according to the Center for...

As parents we want our children to know how much we truly love them. We tell them often and try to show them each and every chance we get. It may be through kindness, a simple gesture, or tender...

Children do suffer from anxiety. Sometimes it may be minor, while other times it may be so severe that it incapacitates their schooling and friends. Here are some tips on how to have a...

At times it’s very difficult for parents going through a divorce to help their children deal with the emotional pain that kids tend to experience as a result of seeing their once happy home broken...

Parents going through a divorce often have to deal with the added stress and anxiety of worrying about whether or not the divorce is having a negative impact on the kids. The best way to minimize...

Children need anywhere from nine to 11 hours of sleep each night, which can be difficult to achieve when a child refuses to go to bed. In turn, parents may find themselves sleep-deprived, which...

Raising money smart kids is no easy task, especially in our instant gratification “I want it now” culture. Teaching children the value of saving, investing and delaying gratification is no easy...

1. Get to know who your neigbors' kids are 2. Remember their name and birthdays 3. Share parenting tasks 4. Support and share know-how in disciplining children

Being big, strong, wise, and kind helps parents gain their children's respect and trust. Because you already have several more years' experience than your child has, some of these qualities will...

This is an article that helps parents to be aware of some depression from their children. There are many reasons children get depressed, my advice is to just don't forget them and to watch for...

12 things YOU can do to help your kids when you break up. Written by a divorce lawyer with over 25 years experience.

When you teach your child self-control, you can start it early and continuously. Remember that a teenager will experience a difficult transition period sometime in life so it's better that he or...

Most parents would agree that spending time with our children is a top priority, but in our hectic, overscheduled society, it can be difficult to find time each day to be involved in our...

Playgroups have become an increasingly important part of parenting small children, particularly for stay-at-home mothers and fathers who may have little other outlet for the socialization of their...

Well-known family therapist Virginia Satire says, “Every word, facial expression, gesture or action on the part of a parent gives the child some message about self-worth.” Here are ways to start...

Parents have to work with teachers to continue the educational process from the classroom to home, helping them to become life long learners. It is a well known fact that when parents are involved...

Often it's not easy for people to learn what makes a good parent. Raising children can seem like A big and frightening challenge to take on. Although there is no single definition of good...

Building self-esteem in your children can have a lasting impact on how they fare in life. Parents can do simple things to ensure that their children grow up with a healthy self-esteem

Raising children is never an easy task, and having more than one can leave parents feeling overwhelmed. Even harder is having a set of multiples. Now you've got more than one baby to take care of,...

It is generally true that parents have good intentions for their children. But how does parental control relate to these intentions? Many children will accuse their parents of either being too...

Meeting a new sibling is scary for a child of any age. Additionally, visitors often bring new babies gifts, which can upset a sibling. Gifts for the older sibling celebrate the new relationship...

I truly understand the concepts of divorce. Divorce ran rampantly in my family. I watched my mother go through a painful divorce in the ‘90s while I was in high school.

Talking with your kids about sex can be one of the most difficult parenting responsibilities. The old-fashioned birds and bees speech fails to suffice in a world newly complicated with additional...

Play dates give parents and kids an opportunity to solidify friendships. Kids learn social skills while having fun and parents can mingle. Play dates can also be an opportunity to try new projects...

If your goal is to really, really annoy the two people who have loved you since you entered the world, read on...

Although each child is different these are a few helpful ideas on how to deal with normal behaviors

Parental stress can become a serious problem. That is, if you don't do something about it. It's normal to have a certain amount of stress as a parent. Let's face it being a parent isn't easy. So,...

Camping is a wonderful outdoor activity all families should enjoy. There is nothing better than sitting around the campfire roasting marshmallows and spending time together. Camping can help...

Parents are responsible for their children. In that regard, parents can be overly protective when talking with a teacher about their child. Here are some helpful tips on how to talk to a school...

Teenagers have difficulty finding good entertainment because they are at a transition in their lives. They don't want to do things joined at the hip to family because they are finding their...

It used to be a rite of passage---dealing with the bully on the playground. But recent studies of the cause and effects of bullying show that it is both pervasive and dangerous. Schools are taking...

Just as parents try (and perhaps succeed) to train their off-spring, they are being affected and at least sub-consciously trained and even manipulated by their children as well. In order to secure...

For as long as there have been parents and children, there have been difficulties in familial communication. Parents are often seen as the bad guys who simply don’t understand what it’s like to be...

"Help!...How do I NOT focus on everything that I don't like with my Child?" This was a phone call that I received from a parent who allowed their 7 year-old child make their own Peanut...

When a couple decides to end a marriage it is difficult for every member of the family. No matter how carefully you approach the dissolution of the marriage, you're still looking at the pain of...

Parents want their children to succeed, but we often don't know how to turn off our own definitions of success to let our children flourish as individuals. We need to let those natural talents in...

Part of caring for a baby is making sure that the baby is as comfortable as possible. People use pillows to make themselves comfortable, and parents might want to do the same thing for their...

Family portraits are a wonderful way to capture a moment of childhood and will provide joy for the whole family for years. Many parents prefer to save money on a photographer and have a family...