Parenting Headlines that are Simply Wrong – Want Better Children?
It was only last night that I was talking to a trusted friend about the inaccuracy and sensationalism in online and offline publications – especially their headlines. As a publisher myself I confess I do find the whole headline ‘thing’ a challenge. I can laugh at the silly and sensational and even salacious sometimes, even though I hope I will never ‘go there’ myself. But using headlines that misinform people about research simply for the eye-catching impact – please stop it. Take this one from today as an example: "Revealed – Marriage Breeds Better Children" … Read full article
Children of Single Parents – They Hear More than One Voice
The other day, I was checkin’ the Tweets, gettin’ all social-media-esque and stuff, when I came upon a Tweet that brought me up short. For my in-the-flesh friends, I can already hear your comments: “Brought you up short? That wouldn’t be too difficult!” The Tweet that halted me stated: “One of the blessings for children with two parents is learning that life has more than one voice." This seems innocuous enough, right? Fair statement, sweet reflection. Still… having been the child of a single mother Read full article
Different Parenting Styles – Does It Matter?
It’s been one of those interminable days of constant negotiation with your children over the tiniest details, about treats, attention, manners, tv. Then in waltzes your partner, and throws it all to the wind. It’s indulgence time….It’s the source of resentment and countless arguments, and can range from minor squabbles to major breakdowns where relatives will suddenly find themselves out of the children’s lives. But this clash about the right way to parent is all about the “grown ups”. What about the children? How do differing styles, especially between partners and within the family group, affect children? Read full article
Single Parenting: Helping Your Kids Cope
Regardless of how you came to be a single parent, some days are hard work. How do your kids feel about it? Margie Sheedy shares some ideas from Jill Burrett about sole parenting including some ways to tune into your children to see how they are coping. Read full article
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