All Entries in the "Parenting" Category
Typical Moody Teen Or Serious Problem? How To Tell?
Adolescent angst is something that most if not all teens go through. So how can you tell whether it is typical teen rebellion or something deeper that ails?
Since mental illnesses often start during adolescence, it is important to detect it early on. Here are some warning signs of deeper problems that one should look out [...]
What Parents Should Know About Teen Suicide?
The adage prevention is better than cure is never truer in the case of suicide because in this case there is quite literally no cure at all. And when you look at statistics, it is startling to know that the third leading cause of death among 15- to 24-year-olds, according to the Centers for Disease [...]
New Parents Can Help Each Other
Anyone who has children understands that when the new baby comes the honeymoon is over.
Couples enjoy a very close relationship when they first marry. They are able to spend a great deal of time together and it is usually quality time.
When the first child arrives however, there is so much time [...]
Understanding Step-Family Dynamics
Blending families can be a difficult and trying time.
Not only are two different methods of parenting being blended but in many cases two different sets of siblings are being blended together.
There are ways to better understand the dynamics behind step families which will help deal with the [...]
Combating Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry can be a very difficult thing to deal with however it is important to remember sibling rivalry is as common and as old as anything.
Sibling rivalry is nothing new. The key to combating sibling rivalry is to understand why it is going on and what [...]
5 Ways To Help Prepare Your Child For The Loss Of Their Grandparent
1. Talk openly about the impending death in advance of any health problems.
Let the child know the grandparent as a healthy grandparent and acknowledge that grandparent will eventually pass away.
And while discussing the topic of death with your child, answer all of their questions no matter how difficult they may be.
Of [...]
Help Your Kid’s Self-Esteem
These days, there are many things that can harm your child’s self-esteem.
In addition to the traditional self-esteem busters of schoolyard bullies, critical teachers and high expectations are imposed by a variety of different social pressures like the pressure to be thin and the pressure to be cool.
Many children might start to [...]
Are You Worried With Strict Parents?
Parenting is a challenging and also tough task for every one, which makes every parent to set their terms and conditions.
Parents always have best intentions in their mind while teaching discipline to you and they don’t want to hurt their children intentionally.
However, there can be some parents with too strict [...]
