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Curfews are subjective and generally based on a parent's preconceived notion of the trustworthiness of the child on whom the curfew is being imposed. Because curfews imposed by parents are subjective and arbitrary, a gradual easing of the restrictions of a curfew can be earned through a building of trust in the activities of the child, as well as a general sense of ease with the child's friends.
Your may try to avoid hurt feelings as you decide how to word the exciting news of your marriage. Your stepparent is a part of your life, but there is often confusion as to whether or not to include his or her name on your wedding announcements and invitations.
As parents, we all make mistakes. Get tips for talking to your kid about your mistakes in this free video series about keeping your kids mentally and physically healthy.
We’ve all seen the “stage parent” screaming at their kid from the sidelines. You know the one that I’m talking about. It’s the parent who shouts constantly from the side of the stage “Try harder, kick straighter, do it again!” These parents are labeled as stage parents. They are the parents who put unbelievable pressure on their kids to perform. These are parents that insist on rigid practice schedules, constantly demand perfection and seriously seem to be living vicariously through their kids.What steps can you take to avoid being labeled as a stage parent?
Just as kids do, parents make mistakes. Even the most educated parents following the latest parenting guru will find themselves in many a quandary when it comes to raising children. Pretending to be perfect will not serve you or your children well, so as a parent, when you make a mistake, what should you do?
