With the high rate of divorce in this country, it is more important than ever to know what it takes to provide pro active step parenting that gives kids the atmosphere that they need to be healthy and secure. There are many aspects to step parenting that can affect all of the relationships in your newfound family. Here is some child custody help for step parents.As long as the other parent is still a part of the child's life, you should never...more
Everyone always has different opinions about whether uniforms are a good idea for children or not. However, in order to really help you to ensure that you are recognizing the potential benefits that school uniforms can have, it is important to carefully think about what exactly these benefits are. For some children the benefits are limited, while for others they are quite varied.Many schools opt to use school uniforms because they like the pulled...more
Once you have made the decision to divorce, a parenting plan can be a valuable tool in a number of ways. Not only will it help you design a plan for how you are going to raise your children, but it may also help you gain more control during a battle for custody. A good parenting plan will help you make long term plans for your children that are realistic and help you keep track of your child custody calendar.You can find parenting plan templates online, and you can use them to create a plan that is uniquely yours. Not all families or circumstances are identical so it is important for you to modify the template to suit your circumstances. The end result should be a plan that addresses the individual needs of your family.One of the most important features of an effective parenting plan is that any adult who reads it can easily understand it and gain perspective about your family situation. While it is mainly a tool to be used to encourage a settlement between you and your ex-spouse, there may also be a time when a judge will read it. Keep the important functions that your plan may perform in mind when preparing it.Your plan should also include a child custody calendar. This calendar...more
As parents, our behaviour influences our children more than anyone else. We are a role model for them to follow. Do the things you would want them to do as well. If you want them not to use foul language, keep your language clean. Allow me to say that children have changed little since Joseph's brothers sold him to the Egyptians, and...more
A child hitting his parents or other children is of course unacceptable. Before saying "no" or "stop", it"s very important to understand what causes this behavior and then explain why it's wrong. You can't expect your child to know what is good or bad without you telling him.Before I tell you how to make your child hitting behavior stop, I need to...more
Kids lying dont necessarily have a serious problem. Indeed, most kids lie at least once. What is very important is to define what kind of lies your kid tells. That way you can know how serious this is. It of course also depends on your childs age. Basically, there are two reasons why kids are lying. First, they have a strong imagination and are making up stories. Second, they lie out of fear of being punished or yelled at when they know they did something wrong.Kids lying problem is a bit tricky because it appears on different levels in children behavior. But there are different things you can do to help your child get rid of this behavior:Dont give your child a chance to lie. In other words, dont ask what you already know. If your child obviously took a cookie even though he wasnt allowed to, dont ask: Did you take a cookie?. Youll push your kid to lie. Just say: You have chocolate smears on your mouth. I told you not to take a cookie and you did it anyway without asking me!When your child lies to you and you know he does, dont get angry, youll make your child lie more. The fear of your angry reaction is exactly the reason why your child is lying to you. Listening and keeping your...more
Kids stealing are not necessarily going to be thieves! Stealing is actually a pretty common mistake. First you need to be aware of the reasons of this behavior. Know that children under 5 have no concepts of ownership. School-aged children may have...more
Just like adults, young children and teenagers can get depressed and their ill-being has to be taken seriously and treated. This is why recognizing depression symptoms in a child early enough can really help your depressed child getting over his...more
The art of parenting has evolved over the years to the point where there are now no set styles which new parents need to adopt. However, this doesn't stop the continued debate about which parenting style is 'right' for children. Is it...more
Do you remember your own tumultuous teenage years? As parents it's easy for us to slip on the mantle of responsibility and forget that once upon a time we were just as scared, confused and rebellious as our own teens were. That's why Christian...more
Honestly, is there anyone harder to shop for than a teenager? Caught up in the life and death drama that always accompanies those teenage years, coupled with the stress of attempting to define themselves as both individuals and Christians, today's...more
Habitswe all have them. Our children are no different. Do you remember your childhood habits? Maybe you carried around a special blanket, a stuffed animal or if you were like my neighbor, an old worn out pillowcase. Maybe you sucked your thumb or...more