Posts in Parenting Support
How Parents and Children Can Effectively Deal with Bullies

Have you had to deal with bullies at some point in your life?

While most of us have experienced some type of bullying, it’s definitely not a pain we would want our own children to endure.

The reality is that bullying has become a widespread problem. It affects both genders and children of all ages. While there are many positive anti-bullying programs currently at work, how to deal with bullies begins at home.

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Communicating with Teens is Difficult – 5 Ways to Make it Easier

Small children talk to their parents all the time. Every little event needs to be communicated and mom and dad’s response is essential, both in the moment and for the child’s ability to understand the world and themselves. But when kids reach their teenage years, communication can become a lot more difficult. Communicating with teens often consists of trying to get them to talk – or even to listen — to their parents.

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Parenting Stress, How to Keep Your Relationship With Your Partner Intact

You met and fell in love. Simple enough. Then the kids came.  Simplicity over. In truth, parenting is one of life’s most wondrous experiences – there’s never a dull moment. But living through the day-to-day stressors of parenting – the good, the bad and the ugly – can put a damper on even the strongest of relationships. Like millions of moms and dads, if parenting stress is wreaking havoc on your relationship, it’s time for a new strategy. Here are a few useful tips for keeping your relationship with your partner intact as you raise the clan.

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