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Author :: Jean Tracy  |
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| Article Title :: Parenting Resolutions for Character Builders, The Best Three Ever! |
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| Desmond Tutu said, "You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as your are to them."Parents, you can help your gift grow into the best family ever by choosing the three resolutions below. Find out what they are and how to keep them."Acting is just a way of making a living: the family is life." Denzel Washington.What did Desmond Tutu and Denzel Washington have in common? Could it be their belief in family? Or their respect for family life? Or their joy in a close-knit, loving family? Whatever their similarities, you can have all three when you make the following resolutions. All they take are a little time, a loving heart, and commitment to make your awe (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: David Perdew |
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| Article Title :: What Happens When Dad Disappears? Part 1 of 5 |
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| "In virtually all human societies, children's well being depends decisively upon a relatively high level of paternal investment."
— David Blankenhorn, Fatherless America"About one-third of all childbirths in the nation now occur outside of marriage; In most of these cases, the space for the father's name is left blank. Fifty percent of divorced fathers see their children only once a year. Thirty percent of children of divorce have never been inside their father's home."
— Mark Bryan, The Prodigal FatherThe presence, guidance and support of a father in a child's life are most important.No offense Moms, but after reading the Special Rep (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: David Perdew |
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| Article Title :: How Much Evidence Do We Need to Prove that Absent Dads Cost Too Much in Many Ways? Part 2 of 5 |
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| Do numbers and statistics speak to you? How about these? A child from a fatherless home is:* Five times more likely to commit suicide* Thirty-two times more likely to run away* Twenty times more likely to have behavioral disorders* Fourteen times more likely to commit rape (this applies to boys)* Nine times more likely to drop out of high school* Ten times more likely to abuse chemical substances* Nine times more likely to end up in a state-operated or charitable institution* Twenty times more like to end up in prison for a long period of timeAre you not outraged by those statistics? Do you understand the consequences of these (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Sara Duggan |
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| Article Title :: Children: All They Need is Time, Time, Time; All Children need is T.I.M.E. |
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| With all of the books, counseling, and classes to help us parent better the simple truth is children need T.I.M.E. (Time wIth M E) What do you remember about your parents? Is it the family chores? Reading together? Missed ball games? Coming home to an empty house? Playing ball with your Mom or Tea party with your Dad?If you think about your happy childhood moments most likely they will have one thing in common – The presence of one or both of your parents. I remember playing baseball in the backyard and playing cards while camping. Sure I experienced happy moments outside of my relationship with my parents but these moments are the ones that stick out the most to me. Why? T.I.M.E (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: David Perdew |
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| Article Title :: Children of Single Mothers Suffer from Poverty When Dad is Absent; Part 3 of 5 |
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| It's no picnic for moms raising children in a home without a father, without the emotional or financial support. Seems like a big ol' 'Doh'!But sometimes, our little minds just can't grasp the reality of a tragic situation — and believe me, this is tragic. Even in America, the richest nation on earth, mothers without fathers in the home suffer the most — far more than you ever thought.Father's historical role in the family has been breadwinner. When he goes, so does the financial stability of the family in most cases. Immediately, the children of solo mothers (or children whose fathers are absent from the home where the mother is responsible for raising them) are plunged (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: David Perdew |
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| Article Title :: "Where's My Daddy?" - A Simple Question With A Complicated Answer; Part 4 of 5 |
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| Moms, at some point you will probably hear "Where's my daddy?" Whether the dad has ever been part of the parental picture or not, his absence is conspicuous.Dads, if you're trying to reconnect with your children, read on to understand what Mom has gone through.Sometimes, Dad is in the house and still absent. That was true in my case. I was more interested in work than family. And my kids took notice. As I wrote in Bad Dad: 10 Keys to Regaining Trust (at http://www.Bad-Dad.com/ez3.htm) my 16-year old son told me, "Work is evil for you."I thought about that for years. Work is evil? Of course, work is not evil. Ignoring my kids in favor of work ù that was evil!In (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: David Perdew |
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| Article Title :: How To Organize A Reunion with Your Kids If You're An Absentee Dad? Part 5 of 5 |
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| Dads who abandoned their kids, for whatever reason, have a long, hard road ahead if they want a reunion with there kids. God Bless you if you've got the dedication required to make it happen. As the years roll by, Absentee Dads who want to reconnect with their kids face severe obstacles:1) Fear — How will you be received by the kids if you can get to them?2) Access — Will the ex-wife allow you to return?3) Acceptance — Will the kid even want to talk to you?There's no simple answer to overcoming these obstacles. But getting support and working with a team of mentors to advise you every step of the way is key.And then there's the kids. Acceptance rea (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Eriani Doyel |
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| Article Title :: Boot Camp - is It the Right Choice for Your Troubled Teen? |
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| Chances are that you have probably seen or heard about a “boot camp” approach for working with troubled teens. You may have seen it on a news program or talk show. Sometimes the abuse at these camps has led to the death of a participant. But, these camps are still in business. Are they all bad? Is there any value to the “tough love” principles that many of these camps are based on? For those who have a troubled teenager, they may see this as a better alternative than a juvenile detention center. What is the truth? Here are some facts about these boot camp programs.1. Studies have shown that for both youth and adults the rate that people return to illegal activity a (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Eriani Doyel |
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| Article Title :: Summer Camp - Making a Positive Memory for Your Child |
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| Summer camp can be a wonderful experience for nearly every child if it is approached in the right way. Whether or not you had a positive experience at camp as a child does not determine what type of experience your child will have. If you follow certain steps and guidelines, you can help your child to have the best experience possible. These steps include: choosing the right type of camp, checking out the facilities and staff, and preparing your child for the “summer camp” experience.One of the first things that you will need to do is to talk with your child about what type of camp they would like to attend. There are traditional camps, sports camps, computer camps, weight (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Jim Sullivan |
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| Article Title :: Confidence : The Forgotten Parenting Skill |
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| Let’s be honest, none of us was prepared for parenthood. Parenting is by far the most complex and demanding job you’ll ever take on, without advanced qualifications. So it’s not surprising that so many of us feel under-confident in the role.When I first became a father, a friend once asked me what I most wanted for my new baby. Without thinking, I blurted out “confidence”. It surprised me that this was the first gift I thought of, but now I’m not at all surprised. Because with confidence, not only is so much possible, but we have the capacity to enjoy life.What I really want for my children is happiness. Confidence is merely a means to an end. I also want them to (read full article) |
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