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A critique and application of the Attachment Parenting model through the lens of evolutionary biology. What can we learn from theories of the evolution of the mother-infant bond, and the role of community in child rearing?

A series of articles outlining the responsibilities of all parties involved in co-parenting relationships.

A quick vignette about the benefits of the community found in online parenting sites.

As long as there's lamenting of the out-of-control generation, there's a continuing need for better parenting skills. But parenting is evolving and we need to pay close attention to the lessons. The new age parent is no longer human.

Everyone has a different parenting style, and who is to say who is right or wrong with the way they parent. I have brought you various styles, so that you can choose for yourself.

Celebrating Halloween is a rather odd tradition. Following a few good Halloween parenting tips can help you and your children to discover the real fun in this fall event.

Whether you practice Attachment Parenting or not, your children's education is probably very important to you. Most parents still think their choices revolve around money. What most people don't realize is that the choices aren't that cut and dry.

A child is never too old to be loved and nurtured. Attachment parenting is becoming widely known for babies, but parental detachment is still so predominant that attachment to older children is considered poor parenting. A child is never too old to be loved and nurtured.

The decision to stay at home is determined by the special needs of the child; breastfeeding issues; costs and quality of alternative care.

Kids hate picking up their toys, books and games at the end of the day. Good parenting can mean simply changing the context for unpleasant chores.

Discipline is a very important aspect of parenting. If you have young children, you'll be glad to know there is proven success awaiting the patient parent! Find out about these discipline alternatives.

Tired of "time-outs"? Here are some suggestions to incorporate into your parenting bag of tricks to help manage your child's behavior and contribute to development and change...

This article will offer practical tips to help divorced or separated parents with co-parenting.

The USDA estimates that American families spend between $7,580 and $15,760 on each baby in the first year alone. Three detailed recommendations that will save parents thousands of dollars through baby's first year.

Don't fit in with the "mom" crowd? Check out punkymoms.com to feel at home with a diverse group of mothers like you.

Many Christians participate in Halloween festivities, even though they realize the origins of the holiday, simply because they don't think they have any alternatives.

It still often true today that television is a "babysitter" for adult caregivers and preschoolers, or even infants. Too often, when people are bored or want to rest, they watch TV. This is true even if programming is

This paper explores the idea that the world is about supply and demand and that the key product in demand is Love.

How many ways can two cats, a dog, and a three-year-old boy think of to spill, break, pee on, poop on, tear up, chew up, spit up, and otherwise mess up everything in their domain?

Honesty within any family is expected. This applies even more so in Alternate Families. Sometimes extending that honesty to the children can have unforeseen results.

Being a patient parent requires more than intention. Use these tips to support your intention to be a more patient parent.

It's a tiny word, but "no" has an amazing effect on the lives of even young children. Using "no" with children and helping them to be able to use the word is not easy, without a few tips along the way.

While watching news coverage on those who have decided to camp out in front of stores until opening hours, I wasn't very surprised to see such behavior. I was however, very surprised and appalled when witnessing an interview with one of the campers.

A personal discussion of some parenthood challenges and rewards for an older adoptive mother including dedication, quality times, what to teach, sacred moments, difficulties, and family traditions.

To use Positive discipline parents must stay in control of their emotions, take advantage of the parenting team, use logical consequences, distinguish between the child's behavior and the child, use more praise than criticism, and allow past mistakes to stay in the past.

If your child is young and going through a major life event or change, the development of uncertainty can have adverse implications

A new outlook on the affects of nature v/s nurture and its affects on society and each generation, an outlook on how the envoriment (nurture) of single parenting households has affected what and who our men could become.

Parenting teenagers is hard, a mother's reflection on her own parenting skills. She wonders if Erma Bombeck ever had days like hers'.

First we must all recognize that ADHD is something that is lifelong. Most individuals who struggle with attention deficit and/or hyperactivity will need to be able to cope their entire lives with this "condition".

A sound education and proper parenting can refute the strongest of entertainment and media forces but society doesn't attack parenting or values, we attack the entertainers so we don't have to deal with ourselves and our dwindling society.

Many parents go into parenting without some of the most important information that they will ever have.

Would you like to be able to listen to Christian music any time you wanted? Have you been searching for a Christian radio station but can't find one in your area? What if you could listen 24/7 from your computer?

Any woman facing an unwanted pregnancy should have the opportunity to explore all the alternatives that are available to her and her unborn baby. In Lake Charles, LA, there are several agencies that can help a woman in this situation.

This article discusses drug free alternatives for treating ADHD children.

Many people think about adopting a child or becoming a foster parent, but oftentimes hesitate because they just aren't sure what all is involved in becoming an Alternative Caregiver. WHY NOT GET THE FACTS?

Advice from a mom who traveled for 4 weeks in South America with her toddler. Includes product and toy picks.

This is the first of what I hope will be several articles about homebirth. In this article I address the main reason that people don't like to consider homebirth, and I help them confront it. I also outline future potential articles.

A recent family mediation began with the father shouting, "Do you know what I'd do if my son ever came home with an earring? I'd cut off his ear."

Subjects that are most likely to draw a reader's attention are the ones that editors will pay the most for - base your articles on these everlasting favorites, and you'll have made several steps toward making sure that your articles are going to be read.

Children can learn good food habits by watching how you handle foods. There are a few simple rules all children can learn rather quickly that will help keep them healthy.

This is a research paper that provides a basic overview of the symptoms of and issues surrounding bipolar disorder. It also provides information about pediatric bipolar disorder and its related educational policies and implications.

"Why not let your baby cry it out?" There is no such thing as a baby crying it out! There is only exhaustive submission after it becomes clear that his/her caretaker is not coming to help. There can be physiological as well as psychological repercussions.

America's definition of a family has changed to include different situations like grandparents raising kids, single-parent families, homosexual parent families, interracial families, adoptive families, and more.

Finding a church to call home sometimes can be a difficult task. if you are looking for a wonderful church then look no further!

People often tell me that they could never do what I do. By the awe in their voice you'd think that I have some stressful, job. In reality, what I is be a foster parent. Not for children, but rather for homeless and displaced Siberian Huskies.

These areas include: test anxiety, authority, bullying, communication, and school (as a whole). It is my intention to develop this CRP and implement the strategies discussed in this course next year.

Everyone needs a vacation. Sadly, few are able to take one. Amazingly there are individual who have never taken a real vacation

This article will provide a brief overview on depression.

After endless rounds of skipping school, discipline problems, even trouble with the law, many parents resort to sending their child to boot camp.