There are many differences between parenting styles. All parents can use all of these styles. However, some parents may be more disposed to one or the other than others. For example, some parents may have a highly permissive parenting style while others may be highly authoritative. The four parenting styles have different names and attributes: Authoritarian and Disciplinative. Authoritarian pa.... {{ Continue Reading }}

Motherhood for first time parents can be both exciting and frightening. First of all, being a mother is a huge responsibility and many women find that they don't quite know how to approach this new experience. This article will give some tips for the new mother's to help you become the best mother possible. Even if you were raised by your mother, you have experienced all kinds of life experience.... {{ Continue Reading }}

I often feel like a broken record is repeating itself when I think about my feelings when I am feeling lost as a single parent. There is nothing more heartbreaking than to think that there may not be anyone to lean on when you need it the most. Being a single parent means you will have to make tough choices. You are going to have to raise your children by yourself. That means making sure they hav.... {{ Continue Reading }}

Parenting and Working Life Balance is an eleven-week program for single parents of babies, infants and toddlers. Author, Judith Sage's book shares the personal experiences of a single mother who struggled through forty years of single parenting and later became a work-book author, speaker, and blogger. In her new book, she shares tips for changing the way you "parent" and how you can balance your.... {{ Continue Reading }}

The parenting or child rearing is a natural activity for both the male and female species. It is a very important role in every family and an essential component of the development of a human being. The term child rearing or parenting refers to the various complexities of raising a kid and not just for a familial relationship alone. A lot of factors come into play when we talk about child rearing.... {{ Continue Reading }}

Parenting help is available for anyone who needs it. From the professional, to the stay at home mom or dad, everyone can benefit from some parenting advice. The best thing anyone can do is to take a few minutes and find out what other parents are doing to get good parenting help. You can even use the Internet, which is loaded with parenting help resources and support groups. Parenting help is .... {{ Continue Reading }}

Many parents are very concerned with the state of today's economy and with the future outlook they believe that the necessity for a parenting budget has become even more necessary. The reality is that every family is different and not every family can look at their own situation and determine exactly how much they should be saving for future goals. In reality, what most families are looking to do.... {{ Continue Reading }}

There are a number of differences between the custody arrangements of divorced parents. It is important for both parents to be completely honest about their conditions and the issues that they are seeking to have resolved. A court will typically require both parents to submit a custody agreement that details all of the specifics of the custody and visitation schedule. In some cases, the child su.... {{ Continue Reading }}

A single father is a male who lives alone with their child or children, and who doesn't have a wife or live-in spouse. Many times the father may be widowed. Reasons for being a single father include separation, divorce, death of an active spouse, abandonment or death of the father's other partner. Other reasons that single parents may be asked to help raise the children include biological or adop.... {{ Continue Reading }}