Earthquakes and Tsunamis When two lives are split asunder, especially as in divorce, it could be compared to an earthquake. Unfortunately, if there are any little islands around – perhaps as in children? – they are swept up in the following tsunami. Unfortunately, other than … [Read more...] about Emotional Baggage of Children with Divorced Parents
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The Reality of Becoming A Better Parent
If you asked your child what things you could do to be a better parent, chances are they would answer you with things like this:Let me eat ice cream for breakfast.Let me stay up later at night.Let me watch as much television and play as many video games as I want.Never make me do … [Read more...] about The Reality of Becoming A Better Parent
What is Attachment Parenting?
Attachment parenting is a phrase that was coined by pediatrician William Sears. This is a method of parenting that is based on the principles of the attachment theory in developmental psychology. According to this theory, a strong emotional bond with parents during childhood, … [Read more...] about What is Attachment Parenting?
The Best Parenting Style
There are four basic parenting styles that different characteristics of parenting fall under: Authoritarian, characterized by high demand and low responsiveness; Authoritative, characterized by high demand and high responsiveness; Permissive, characterized by low demand and high … [Read more...] about The Best Parenting Style
Choosing Your Parenting Style Based on Your Child
You care so much about your bundle of joy and you want the best for them. You want to give them the best life and the most opportunities. That starts with choosing the right parenting style for your child.Take a good look into each of the parenting styles: authoritarian, … [Read more...] about Choosing Your Parenting Style Based on Your Child
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to