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Are you wondering if you are over parenting your child? It seems like Mommy guilt is unavoidable, no matter what sort of parent you are. There has been a lot of talk online about over parenting. Are we being too … Continue reading
According to a recent Pediatrics journal, spanking has increasingly been linked to many different mental disorders, including anxiety and substance abuse problems, that present themselves in adulthood. However, children still need to be disciplined on occasion. With that in mind, … Continue reading
Do you find it a big chore to get your kids to practice music? If your child plays an instrument and getting them to practice is a big chore, there are some great tips at NPR to help. One idea … Continue reading
Co-parenting isn’t easy after a separation or divorce. It’s especially difficult if you have to co-parent your kids with someone who is a bit of a jerk. How do you deal with a disrespectful ex who doesn’t back you up? … Continue reading
Disney has decided to stop promoting junk food in commercials related to their programming. Will this help reduce childhood obesity? Food marketing is big business and many companies market to kids as they know this is the way to the … Continue reading
Does the African way of rearing children result in more independent and resilient kids? Kids in Kenya and Nairobi are often given a lot more freedom and a lot more responsibility at younger ages. Sometimes the stories are heart-breaking but … Continue reading
What is French parenting and how does it compare to American childrearing? Apparently the French parenting method results in more independent and structured kids, including babies who sleep through the night from 8 weeks old. Learn more about this method … Continue reading
Bernie Mulholland is a woman who has worked with her husband Al to raise over 40 foster kids (plus her own 2 kids) over the last six years but despite foster kids moving on, her door is still open. Learn … Continue reading
Should the government ban junk food sales? Should they be able to legislate how much soda pop a convenience store is allowed to sell to someone? Or should we be able to make our own decisions? There is a lot … Continue reading
In the United Kingdom, the NHS is planning to offer parenting classes. Areas covered will include changing diapers, breast feeding, and nutrition. This comes, apparently, from overwhelmingly positive responses to surveys where parents indicated they would appreciate the help. More … Continue reading
