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 [...]

Any tips on parenting a newborn that you wish you had known ahead of time?

I’m about 2 weeks or less away from having my first baby and I’m scared to death that I’m going to mess up…I know that there are natural instincts I will have but I’m sure there are things I should know ahead of time…Do any of you have any tips for me when parenting my [...]

Can a court suspend parenting time for something that someone thinks might happen in the future?

Yes, I know it sounds ridiculous, but my ex is a pretty ridiculous person. She filed an emergency motion to suspend my upcoming parenting time because she believes that I am going to kidnap our son. I guess she thinks that she is in Minority Report and can see crimes before they happen. The court [...]

Can living with my girlfriend effect the outcome of my motion to change parenting time?

I am currently living with my fiance. I’m wanting to enter a motion to change parenting time. Will living with another woman w/out being married effect the outcome? My child’s mother obviously doesn’t like her, but there have been no major problems or fist-fights between the two of them. Further more the interaction they have [...]

What to do when a father refuses to allow child to participate in team sports during his parenting time?

Daughter is 9 and on a team. Father has alternating weekend parenting time. He refuses to take child to practices during his time. The child is going to be kicked off the team because you can’t do team sports on alternating weekends.

Time With Children is Precious ( Effective Parenting for Brisbane Families )

To feel loved, safe, and secure is fundamental to everyone, regardless of age. That is why we must ensure that we make time in our busy days to provide a special moment for each of our children and for ourselves.

“You donâ??t know how I feel and you donâ??t care”, “Leave me alone”, “Get out of [...]

Discipline That Works – Most of the Time!

Some experts dispute the need for any sort of discipline, in the belief that model parents so influence children by their shinning example that discipline are largely unnecessary. If you happen to be one of the fortunate few who have been rewarded with an easy child, this may indeed is true. For the rest of [...]

First Time Parents – Tips and Guidance

Parenting is no easy task, ask any one who has raised a couple of kids and they will raise both their hands in acceptance. It is not for the faint hearted, especially in this day and age of television and advertising. Nevertheless, it can be a very rewarding and loving experience, if it is done [...]

Self Discipline For Students – Effect On Time Management

end of the program, everybody who heard him was inspired. The parents flash their best smiles at their kids. After a long wait, their kids are about to complete college.
There are very few things which cold be equated with the jubilation that parents feel on seeing their kids complete their education. It makes them feel [...]

Your Teen Just Wants your Time

When our child turns into a teenager it often seems that we lose a connection with them, a connection we had built up over their younger, formative years. Some parents feel a deep-down ‘mourning’ at the loss of this connection, but really, you have not ‘lost’ your teen. Underneath he is still the [...]