When your children are toddlers and you are constantly changing diapers, filling bottles, putting kids down for naps, and watching Elmo, you might be looking forward to the day that your kids leave home with anticipation. You think how wonderful it will be to sit down for an … [Read more...] about The Stay-At-Home Parent and the Empty Nest
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How to Choose Your Parenting Style
There are so many things to think about when you have a baby. It can almost be overwhelming worrying about everything, but choosing a parenting style is one of the most important things you can do for you and your baby.There are so many aspects that are involved in choosing your … [Read more...] about How to Choose Your Parenting Style
Coping With Empty Nest Before It Becomes Depression
To understand how to cope with empty nest syndrome so it does not turn into full blown depression, you first need to understand what it is. What is empty nest syndrome, and who does it affect?Empty Nest Syndrome (ENS) is the term used to refer to feelings of sadness and identity … [Read more...] about Coping With Empty Nest Before It Becomes Depression
A Comparison of Parenting Styles
When choosing a parenting style, there are a lot of things to consider. They may all seem to be a good idea, there may be a couple that would work for your child, there may be one that you think would have the best futuristic outcome.Looking over the parenting styles and making … [Read more...] about A Comparison of Parenting Styles
Coping With An Empty Nest
A common struggle many parents face is the syndrome called empty nest. Their whole life they have the goal of setting their children free to pursue their dreams, but once it actually happens, they can become depressed or sad. This is a typical problem especially among stay at … [Read more...] about Coping With An Empty Nest
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to