When seeking support in raising a teen, parents often turn to friends, family, or their communities for help. That said, many parents find the added guidance of a trained professional to be helpful as well. A licensed therapist who specializes in family dynamics may be able to assist you ...
As one of our team members, Wendy, put it best: “I always like to remind parents and teachers that we are all on the same team. We both want what’s best for the student, but we might just differ on the methods to get there.” ...
"Teens are developing their identity and beliefs and learning more about who they are outside of their family system," says Dr. Fulton. "Parents should aim to give their teens some space to express themselves, while also ensuring they are meeting basic responsibilities and behaving safely." Str...
Birth to 2 years of age: During the first year of life, a child is functionally dependent upon his parents fornutrition, love, and safety (from his environment and himself). Infants have no sense of the future and thus are unable to plan for or anticipate consequences. After this first y...
These five tips, when followed, can significantly enhance your dating experience as a single mum. They foster a healthy, balanced approach to new relationships, ensuring that both you and your child's needs are met. Communicating with Your Child About Dating ...
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As parents, it feels good–greateven–when our kids need us. We love it when they turn to us for guidance, affection–even for that peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Don’t worry, your kids willalwaysneed you in one way or another. ...
We share someeffective parenting tipsbelow, including various hacks for different age groups. Remember: Thebest parenting adviceis the one that you intuit will best apply to your kid(s). No singleparenting adviceapplies to all kids and parents. You might need to modify yourparenting styledependin...
In this guide, we will explore essential tips for parents navigating the conversation with their children about dating. Whether you’re a single parent re-entering the dating scene or a divorced parent introducing a new partner, effective communication is key. ...
This article addresses other types of families, including single-parent families, blended families, multigenerational families, foster families, and families headed by same-sex parents. The article focuses on how teachers can 鈥doi:10.1080/00228958.2005.10532048Ray...