Got Girls? Help For Single Dads Raising Daughters
With the negative statistics plaguing the “boy” community, society has begun to pay special attention to the unique and complex needs of single mothers raising sons. As attention is focused in this...
View ArticleGet/Stay Engaged in Your Child’s Education
Guilt becomes a familiar emotion as the school year slides by with well intentioned thoughts but unfulfilled actions of being more involved this year, being more active in education, joining the PTA,...
View ArticleI Hear You Talking…
Let’s be real. Sometimes as single parents, we find ourselves out of time. It also seems like sometimes our children can pick the absolute worst times to talk. As busy, tired, and overwhelmed as we...
View ArticleWhy Take A Parenting Class?
A popular stance is — either you are a good parent or you are not. You cannot learn to be a good parent. Parents who have taken parenting classes, however would disagree. There is a great deal of value...
View ArticleA Comprehensive Approach to Discipline – Part 1: Build The Relationship
Every moment between you and your child will not be full of hugs and kisses, especially moments that involve discipline. However, if the relationship between you and your child is intact, you will be...
View ArticleA Comprehensive Approach to Discipline – Part II: Encourage Appropriate Behavior
It is important to remember that positive reinforcement will not eliminate the need for providing consequences for negative behavior. It is to be used as part of an overall comprehensive plan for...
View ArticleA Comprehensive Approach to Discipline – Part III: Eliminate Negative Behavior
Of all of the consequences that can be applied when negative behaviors appear, the most important aspect of any plan must use consistency as its foundation. If children are not sure that they will face...
View ArticleSingle Dads Raising Daughters: What A Girl Wants
Dads, you have a great deal of influence over the healthy development of your daughters. You have the power to influence their self esteem, their sense of independence and their healthy body image....
View ArticleTalking Through Tough Topics
Sex. Drugs. Alcohol. Violence. Aids. Relationships. All tough topics but important ones that must be discussed with our children. How do we approach these difficult topics and handle them in an age...
View ArticleParents as Friends
There is a growing trend among parenting experts that encourages parents to befriend their children. The benefit of this philosophy is that children will feel that their parents are on their side and...
View ArticleFantasia proves dreams deferred are not denied
Barrino's ever evolving story proves that a life interrupted by rape, illiteracy, pregnancy and single parenthood can still be put back on track. A period of struggle does not have to equate to a...
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