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	Working Parents And Child Development by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Caught between a rock and a hard place and needing to pay the bills, working parents often worry if their children are suffering from their lack of availability. In truth, there are some children who are suffering. The Birds and the Bees? Oh Puhlease! by Michael Webb Why wait for them to commit their own mistakes to learn from it but it's too late to turn back? Talk to them - they don't bite! Trust me! Sheltering them from the truth about life would cause more damage than good. Balanced Parenting by Anne Ream Balanced parenting takes highly devoted parents. Parenting is the most important, complex, challenging and rewarding job we ever do. Our thinking about 'our' children must change throughout the process of raising our children and that involves continual balancing and rebalancing of who we are. When Not To See Kids In Counselling by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Counselling is at times seen as the holly grail for helping children in distress, consequent to custody and access disputes. However, at times, counselling can be more harmful than helpful. Is Your Ex Coming to Visit Your Child? by Dr. Molly Barrow The childs needs are more important than your anxiety over the past. We're moving.... Again. by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Be it for another job, marital separation, or in and out of care, multiple moves affect children. When Your Child 'Comes Out' by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW This article addresses the issue of teens 'coming out' to parents and managing the experience and relationship. It comes at the request of a colleague in eastern Canada On Your 17th Birthday.. Jessica by Henry Velez Today is my step-daughter's (Jessica) birthday, so I jotted down a few thoughts to share with her. Hope you enjoy them or find them useful. Your children are listening and sometimes watching too. by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW What to do, when you learn a child is exposed to domestic violence. Forget Harmony, Settle for Peace by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW An oft-common mistake working with high conflict separated parents is to move them towards getting along and working cooperatively for the well-being of their children. Teen's First Job by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Chores at home and support in job hunting helps land the first job. Adult Children Come Home to Heal by Dr. Molly Barrow Should you let an adult child come home again? Some Frustration is Necessary! by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Teaching children to manage frustration is in their interest... Here's why: Kid out of control? Maybe how you were parented factors in. by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Do you cave to your child's tantrums or protests? Does your child out-talk you or hold you emotionally hostage by telling you he or she doesn't love you when held accountable for behaviour? How important is consistency really? by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Many separated parents concern themselves over parental differences, but is this the biggest issue? Stay-At-Home Moms Can Maintain Their Identity by James P. Krehbiel, Ed.S., LPC Many mothers who are stay-at-home parents lose their sense of self in the process of caretaking for their children. Divorce of Low-Conflict Parents and Kids by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW You may think that because you don't have a lot of conflict, your divorce will go over easy with the kids. Think again. Attention Divided by Divorce by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW If you think ADD is Attention Deficit Disorder, then read this article... Particularly if you are in the middle of a high-conflict separation or divorce. Read this. What A Mom Wants For Mother's Day by Laura Browne A humorous look at what moms want for Mother's Day. Step Parenting: A Job for Two! by Allie Ochs Being a stepparent comes with rewards and punishment. Be prepared for the ups and downs. However, if you can see the light at the end of the tunnel, the rewards may be well worth the effort. Am I Fat? by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW What to do when your child asks Creative Parenting Works by Ken Darby Adopt the attitude that having and raising kids is fun. The Impact of Formative Experiences by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW The message here is powerful. From what children are exposed to, so shall they learn and so may they do. All Fears Are Imagined by Ken Darby Our fears can come under our own control and therefore need not cause us to make wrong judgments. A Foot in Two Families by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW When parents separate or divorce, precious little time is ever given to the consequences and challenges to be faced down the road. Children and the Aftermath of Katrina: From fear to hope by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW When tragedies such as Katrina strike, children, like many of us adults, have no way to understand the unimaginable. Tethered By The Electronic Umbilicus by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Recent advances in cell phone technology and marketing are helping parents maintain an electronic umbilical cord. Keeping A Child Away From The Other Parent Can Backfire by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW In such actions, the children always lose and eventually so too does the vengeful parent. Think Your Teen Needs Counselling? by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW The goal: Relief from distress and well-adjusted teens. When Your Children Come From Different Planets by Kenneth A. Sprang and Carol Sprang, MA, RNC, LCPC Differences between the children brought up even in the same household are undeniable. Parents must affirm their individuality and uniqueness. The children should be loved not for what they do but simply for what they are. Instant Messaging - get with the program by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW It's true. More kids are using Instant Messaging to keep in touch instead of the phone. Recently separated? Practice as if Parenting by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Parents are well advised to continue parenting on the as if principle. That is to say, they parent as if they were still together - not separated. Blended family/Kids in distress: What to do? by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW How to manage the new relationship in view of the kids and how to manage the adjustment process. What Parents Should Do For Children To Do Their Best After Divorce? by Ruben Francia The children who do best after divorce and separation are those whose parents dominantly employ 5 divorce parenting approaches. Check Ingredients Before Blending by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Blended family is the term used when previously separated parents remarry and combine families Enthusiastic Parenting! by Ken Darby Parenting can be a joy when you practice enthusiastic parenting How to Stop Divorce Parental Conflict from Bursting? by Ruben Francia Building or maintaining regular communication with your 'ex' is one of the most important keys to successful divorce parenting Children"s Discipline: How To Resolve Divorce Parenting Differences? by Ruben Francia The matter of disciplining children can be the source of conflict among divorce parents. Spare Your Kids To 7 Most Distressful Divorce Parenting Situations by Ruben Francia Learn to spare your kids from the painful consequences. 3 Major Divorce Parenting Mistakes And Learn How To Avoid Them by Ruben Francia Stop letting your divorce ruin your children's life. 3 major divorce parenting mistakes surely lead to unhappy, unhealthy and unsuccessful children. Aren't They Wonderful? by Ken Darby If you must raise teenagers, the best sources of advice are not other parents, but veterinarians. Making Time For Kids by Henry Velez If we take this conviction and make it a daily or weekly practice it then becomes a positive thing in our relationship with our kids. The Role Of Being A Step-Dad by Henry Velez Being a step-Dad in many ways is really no different from being a Dad, but comes with it's own challenges and extra responsibilities. A Perspective of a Single Parent by Gary Caine If you are having serious problems such as drugs with your children, stop reading this, and get professional help now. Page 1 Back To The Main Article List The Greatest Parenting Secret In History How much is it worth to you NOT to be saying "Clean up your room . . ." for the next 18 years? How many mothers do you know who are still telling their kids at 16 or 17 to clean up their rooms or pick up after themselves? How much is a peaceful home and peaceful relationships with your children worth? Think that's difficult to do? It's not! Kids have the capacity to learn and understand some pretty big concepts, like INTEGRITY. Do you know how to teach that? To get it across to them, to actually INSTILL it in their hearts so that it becomes their own inner star that guides them? How do you teach your children to have emotional balance? A good heart? How do you teach good character qualities and life principles to your children and instill it deep in their hearts? It's really not as hard as you may think. Kids love it, no, change that to . . . they are hungry for it! The Secret waits for you here
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