Who You Callin’ Blended?

January 8th, 2010 by admin

By Wednesday Martin, Ph.D.,
Author of Stepmonster: A New Look at Why Real Stepmothers Think, Feel, and Act the Way We Do

The media is in love with the term “blended family.” From USA Today to Star magazine to the New York Times, from 20/20 to Oprah, there’s no escaping the articles about repartnering with children that don’t just label such families “blended,” but further suggest that “blending = success.” That is, not blended = failed stepfamily. Read the rest of this entry »

Parenting Resource Links

July 7th, 2009 by admin

Australian Baby Names
Top 100 baby names, Australian names, Popular baby name meanings, Personalized gift baskets, Home remedies, Jewelry and skin care information, DVD, Music download software.

Parents and Failure

September 17th, 2008 by admin

By Bruce J. Gevirtzman,
Author of An Intimate Understanding of America’s Teenagers: Shaking Hands With Aliens
As September approaches, almost every schoolteacher in America fills with excitement and trepidation. It is, after all, a new year. Like baseball in spring, anything seems possible for a teacher in the fall when it comes to a renewal of spirit: new students, new gimmicks, new courses–and hope does spring eternal. Most good teachers take a mental inventory of what needs to be done to become more successful in their classrooms; unfortunately, however, that usually means having to dwell temporarily on the downside of education. Read the rest of this entry »

“Who is This Kid?”

July 3rd, 2008 by admin

Partnership for a Drug-Free America Launches Digital Effort to Help Parents Grasp Teen Behavior and Connect with their Kids

New Study Shows Parents Need the Most Help Talking
About Drugs and Alcohol as Kids Enter Teen Years

NEW YORK, NY,– For every parent of a teenager who has ever wondered “who is this kid?” a new web destination, launched today by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, aims to make answering the question a little bit easier.  Designed to help parents navigate the confusing, often frustrating teen years, “A Parent’s Guide to the Teen Brain” translates recent scientific findings that shed light on how brain development shapes teens’ behavior and personalities into easy-to-understand tips and tools for parents. Read the rest of this entry »

Parenting Toddlers – Terrible Twos and Troublesome Threes!

February 21st, 2008 by admin

Parenting Toddlers – Terrible Twos and Troublesome Threes!
Parenting toddlers can be very exhausting as well as enjoyable. If you are parenting toddlers, you should have stamina and lots of patience.

Your little bundle of joy could be very energetic at times and since he or she is still a bit of a baby, you may need to carry him or her around every now and then. Mind you, toddlers can be heavy and they can be very demanding when it comes to being carried around in your arms all day. Read the rest of this entry »

« Previous Entries