302 articles on "parents"

Fixing Teen Problems - Pressures And Understanding

As a parent of young children I was often warned by older parents about how much harder it is once your children reach their teens. I was warned about bad attitudes, resent, conflict, defiance, dishonesty, vandalism, drugs, alcohol, stealing, rule-br...

Parenting  parenting parents right teens
10 Secrets To Know You’re A Good Working Parent To Your Kids!

How are parents to know they are doing the right thing for their children when they are working parents? Many parents feel guilty for the amount of time they are spending at work versus the amount of time they spend with their children. If you are qu...

Family  family children time parents
Yes, You Can Survive Your Adolescent’s Challenging Years and Still Support Success in School

Yes, You Can Survive Your Adolescent’s Challenging Years and Still Support Success in Schoolby Barbara Snyder M.A. Ed.It is one of the most understated comments that parents can make when they say, "Adolescence and the middle school years are a ch...

Self Improvement And Motivation  self improvement motivation parents child time they
3 Parenting Styles And Their Effect On The Social Behavior Of Children

What type of parent are you? Beginning with studies in the 1960s, 3 parenting styles have emerged to help understand and explain the behavior and development of children. Observing the impact that parents have on child development has been a fascina...

Parenting  parenting children parents behavior
Organizing Your Aging Parents

There comes a time in all of our lives when the roles reverse. Suddenly, we are no longer the child and the parenting skills we've so carefully honed with our own kids now need to be turned toward our aging parents. It can be one of the most emo...

Family  family parents care
Whose Decision

Whose Decision by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of May 5, 2003 I'm very disturbed these days, and if it continues, I might get mad soon. I am 28. I recently went to see my parents in India and met a girl for marital...

Self Improvement And Motivation  self improvement motivation parents life like
Do You Say "Tomorrow I'll do better", Yet by 8am You're Yelling at Your Children?

Most parents put their hand up and say, "Yes, me too!" Exhausted from a day of nagging, yelling and demanding your children do things faster, better, or do something at all, you flop into bed and wish for more peace in home. With your head churning, ...

Parenting  parenting parent family things parents
Recover Deleted Cell Phone Text Messages and Pics to Keep Teen's Safe

The teenagers of today's world are hugely independent and so eager to be adults that in some cases it can put them at serious risk. Many teenagers have cell phones and spend large amounts of time away from home with their friends. This often mak...

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Is An Allowance For Children Necessary?

An allowance for children is the first way most will learn the power of money. Teaching a child how to save and spend sets them up for behaviors later on in life. Children learn independence and the difference between saving and instant gratification...

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Tips for Buying Gifts for a Baby Boy

Trying to decide the perfect gift to buy for a baby boy can be a little challenging. It can be especially hard for those individuals that do not have kids or who never shop for little baby boys. However it is possible to find perfect and appropriate ...

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