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So – you're an expecting couple, aye? There are many books and guides out there on pregnancy, but most of them are targeted at the woman. This article is a very basic guide to pregnancy, targeted at men, so you can support your wife /...

When I was a brand-new mother, I went to the mall's play center, and I just sat with my infant, wanting, hoping desperately, for someone to come over and talk to me.

I bet you know where this one is going!!! We spend so much of our teenage years and twenties (and depending upon just how challenging our childhoods were, maybe thirties and forties and beyond) rebelling against what our parents said and did.

How many teenagers do you meet that really have a strong sense of self esteem? Not many if you tell the truth. It's a treat to find a fifteen year old who knows and likes who they are.Healthy teen self esteem is first nurtured at home.

Enjoy them now, they'll soon be teenagers!" Warnings like this from friends and relatives, together with media images of adolescents as irresponsible, rebellious troublemakers, can lead parents to expect trouble as their children enter...

If you have more children than you have space, it’s time for some creative solutions.Sharing a bedroom means having two of everything – duplicate beds, dressers, storage units etc.

Many children suffer from various forms of stress and in this article I give advice on how parents can help their child during these periods. Their stress can cause them to have nightmares and to lose their self-confidence.

Should your teen get a job? Perhaps. If you have the perfect situation and your teen is excited about the opportunity, then go for it. You know your child better than anyone, and many special needs teens do very well working for others.However, if...

Although all kids are different, I will share with you my views on sports and kids with special needs.If your child is having difficulties socially in school, you may be tempted to sign him or her up for basketball or soccer with the other kids.You...

Compassionate Parenting provides a secure emotional base from which children carry out their genetic programs to explore and interact with their environments in safety and protection.