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Today, another toy recall was announced. Beads from a popular craft kit put several kids into the hospital when they ingested a drug in the coating. I was one of the mothers who had bought this toy for my daughter. Unlike the other mothers, whose kids got sick from it, I hadn't yet given it [...]

Why isn't there a crash course in being a new mom, where they hand out a pamphlet that lays out the reality of new motherhood? Not another place to hear about how wonderful the baby is, how sleep is a memory after birth, but the truth of what motherhood does to women. Face it, it [...]

Most parents have trouble communicating with their twenty-something children. It is a difficult stage of life, a transitional time when adult children ignore their parent's advice or view them as clueless. Many times the adult children will become unappreciative and hostile, pushing the parent/child relationship into a downward spiral.Martha Pope Gorris, author of [...]

Above all, do not send a note. I repeat, I've been teaching for nineteen years, do not send a note. When a teacher gets a note it can give them a feeling of failure. Especially if it is a long one with your signature. Think about this: "What if every day that you came into [...]

It cannot be denied that single parenting is a tough job. No matter what circumstances have thrown you into the world of single parenting, the road that you are traveling is a rough one.There are many struggles that a single parent may face. You must know how to balance your work, housework, visitation [...]

Divorce is tough for anyone who has to go through it, and there is no exception for the child. Recognizing relationships between the other parent and the child is needed when it comes to dealing with a child and divorce. First, parents should recognize that their decisions during and after the divorce could affect their [...]

I was talking to a friend the other day who was telling me about a 40-year old man who threw a temper-tantrum every time he didn't get his way. While the man was generally a nice guy, his tantrums made everyone around him walk on eggshells. They didn't know what would set him off or [...]

Confusion often abounds when mixing divorce and kids. If you plan on having a divorce and kids are involved, there are many things to consider like child support, custody and visitation rights. The responsibilities that come with divorce and kids are apparent in both parents.The two main concerns when it comes to divorce and kids [...]

Disciplining children is a very controversial subject today. Many people are convinced spanking is no different than child abuse. The way some parents spank, this isn't too far from the truth. However, spanking should never be used in an abusive manner. Doing so will certainly never have the intended result.The Bible is very [...]