by Jim De Santis | Family
Has your child seen any adult images online? You might not think so, but recent studies show that more than half the children who use the Internet have been exposed to indecent material and only one in six parents is aware of it. As a parent, there are some things you...
by Jody Johnston Pawel | Family
Homework is a child’s responsibility, so we need to be careful how much we help. We want to be aware of what our children are doing and be involved in helpful ways, but not help too much. We can start by avoiding the word we when referring to homework; it...
by Jim De Santis | Family
Has your child seen any adult images online? You might not think so, but recent studies show that more than half the children who use the Internet have been exposed to indecent material and only one in six parents is aware of it. As a parent, there are some things you...
by Dyan Eybergen | Family
Interacting with our children can be either an experience that produces negative feelings, or a positive one that produces good feelings. The ability to build warm and supportive relationships with our children is essential to effective parenting. It is important for...
by Dyan Eybergen | Family
Interacting with our children can be either an experience that produces negative feelings, or a positive one that produces good feelings. The ability to build warm and supportive relationships with our children is essential to effective parenting. It is important for...
by Jody Johnston Pawel | Family
Homework is a child’s responsibility, so we need to be careful how much we help. We want to be aware of what our children are doing and be involved in helpful ways, but not help too much. We can start by avoiding the word we when referring to homework; it...
by Linda Gordon and Susan Shaffer | Family
Dear Parenting Road Map Guides, Yesterday my daughter Julie’s parked car was rear ended by another car and she called me before she called the police. I could understand her call if she was hurt and frightened, but this was just one of those aggravating, pain in...
by Linda Gordon and Susan Shaffer | Family
Beauty remains one of the most pervasive and principal standards by which women are judged, regardless of their age. Both mothers and daughters struggle to meet what the media and our culture defines as beauty. Of course, these narrow standards are impossible,...
by Paula Statman | Family
Love is more than a wonderful gift to give your children; it’s also good insurance. Showing your love tells them they are worthy of love and respect and shapes their expectations of how others treat them. A child who feels loved is less likely to look for love...
by John Carpenter Dealey | Family
As a parent, your job is to love, nurture, protect and prepare your children to live a happy, healthy and successful life. Unfortunately, when divorce occurs, children often feel trapped in the middle and can get hurt. The good news is there are many things you can do...
