When is it a good time to start parenting classes, yoga etc.?

I havent gone to the doctors yet because i am away at school so im waiting till i go home to start appts ( thats what planned parenthood recommended because of the different county rules) Schools almost done in less then a month, but My last period was exactly two months ago (02.19.08)

Well my question [...]

I am living in China , I am looking for good parenting programmes?

I am running a children’s english school in China currently. I myself have a six years old daughter and two year old son. I got a lot opportunities in discussing with different parents about how to educate our kids. I find out parents in China really need be educated in a lot of aspects. [...]

What are some good topics for a parenting survey?

I’m making a survey for my parenting class. I need an interesting topic, that I could make about 15-20 questions for. Some examples are:
TV Viewing
Nutrition
Disipline Methods
Media Influence
etc..

I don’t really want to use those topics because EVERYONE does them. Any ideas? Thanks.

What are some good reference sites for Attachment Parenting?

I’m looking for a site that provides plenty of information about Attachment Parenting. Not just the 7 B’s. But much more about what Attachment Parents do and believe in.

Parenting Secrets: 9 Tips to Become a Good Parent

If you are a parent then you know how much happiness children can give you. But you also aware of the tough times and situations you had to go through when raising them. Parenting a child can be difficult. Even the most patient and careful parents can make mistakes. Here are 9 tips to help [...]

Being Good Foster Parents

In principle, every child has a right to the security of a big family to be. But for various reasons, some parents are temporarily or permanently unable to provide their children the affection, love, safety and security given to those who need them.

In such situations is often the inclusion of the child in a loving [...]

Good Parenting Advice – How Do You Learn To Be A Parent?

Parenting is the toughest, most important job most people will ever encounter and yet there is no license required, no training required, and no 24/7 hotline. This is rather short-sighted on the part of society as the cost of bad parenting is immense, but in truth the situation is not as dire as it seems. [...]

Let’s take off the limits from our kids! Is it good?

Children without limits will be lost! Its like to sail in a ship without knowing the right direction. Therefore we have to define the borders and direct them to the right route. One way to do so is to  dedicate them more time by making permanent family activity.

 Kids have to have something permanent in their [...]

3 Easy steps to become a good parent

As a parent, perhaps the one thing that you are worried about the most is being a good parent. The problem is how do you know if you are being a good parent or not. Here are 3 simple guidelines to assess yourself.

Step 1

The first step you need to follow to learn how to be [...]

What are some good books on parenting theories?

Like on sleeping, discipline, and general parenting thoughts?

I have a 1 1/2 yr old step-son who was born 3 months preemie and is developmentally handicapped. Plus I am expecting another.