One of the biggest responsibilities of a foster parent is their ability to provide emotional support for their foster child. This if often a monumental task as many foster children are traumatized by the circumstances forcing their removal from their home. Adding to the … [Read more...] about Becoming a Foster Parent: Emotional Requirements
Becoming a Foster Parent: An Overview
The need for foster parenting has never been greater. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent here is an overview of the program requirements and certifications. Experts advise that you check with your state for specific foster parent regulations since they can differ … [Read more...] about Becoming a Foster Parent: An Overview
Help Your Child Stop Lying: Tips and Suggestions
Children are peculiar when it comes to lying as there are no rules given to them about when they should or shouldn't lie. Therefore it is difficult to tell whether or not they're telling the truth at times. Children lie in variety of situations for variety of reasons. Some … [Read more...] about Help Your Child Stop Lying: Tips and Suggestions
Get Your Kid to Brush Their Teeth: Tips and Tricks
Brushing your teeth is the best way to prevent tooth decay or cavities. However, sometimes it can be quite the struggle to get your kids to do it. Dental cavities, or tooth decay, are one of the single most common chronic childhood diseases and what you may not know is that it's … [Read more...] about Get Your Kid to Brush Their Teeth: Tips and Tricks
Getting Your Child Interested in School: Clever Pointers for Parents
Education is one of the most important aspects of your child's life during their life. While getting excited about school is natural for most children, there are some children that fear their first school experience and aren't sure about the whole thing. As a parent it's up to … [Read more...] about Getting Your Child Interested in School: Clever Pointers for Parents
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to