Parenting

• Becoming A Father

  Over time, our healthy selfishness started to become stale. Going to the bookstore to look at books and magazines began to get old. All of our routines slowly became dated, and we were starting to long for something more significant and meaningful in our life. We were looking for something that was a part of us, yet wholly separate and unique.

• Preventing And Treating Diaper Rash

  Diaper rash is a common ailment that many babies experience. It’s marked by bright red skin that may look raw and tender. As any parent knows, diaper rash is often painful for babies. In fact, many babies will try to steer clear of getting their diaper changed, because the experience is so uncomfortable.

• New Research Suggests “Self-Reliant Nuclear Family” Is A Myth

  Despite the long-cherished belief that the nuclear family is independent and self-sustaining, most families with working parents depend on a network of care to manage work and family demands, according to research by Brandeis University sociologist Karen Hansen. More than half of all U.S. households with young children have two employed parents.

• Back To School Tips

  As summer comes to an end, many parents are gearing up to send their children back to school. Going back to school introduces many new dynamics into home life. The family has to adapt to a new time schedule, new costs (school supplies, clothing, and food), and new emotional ups-and-downs experienced by their children at school.

• What Parenting Style Is Best?

  Parenting style refers to how a parent behaves around their children. A parenting style isn’t determined by individual events, like a moment of conflict. Instead, it’s defined by the overall demeanor that a parent has when they are engaging their children.

• Letting Go

  By the end of the day, I feel frazzled and chock full of pent up feelings and thoughts. I don’t want to let all that out on my kids or my husband – and I hate it when I do – so do you know any ways to get rid of this stuff without exploding?!

• Parental Involvement, Social Understanding, Protect Teens From Violence

  In some urban neighborhoods, teenagers witness an alarming amount of violence, including watching someone being attacked, wounded or killed. Studies find that witnessing such events can increase the likelihood that teens will engage in violent behavior themselves, thereby continuing “the cycle of violence” in their communities.

• 8 Essential Parental Responsibilities

  The following outline provides eight essential responsibilities that parents must adhere to in order to foster their child’s physical and/or emotional well-being.