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Dealing with Adult Children

Grown-ups are children, too, though we seldom like to admit it. Being a parent is a lifelong role, and one that does not necessarily get any easier. Here you will find a wealth of information about being a good parent to your adult children.

How To Plan for Boomerang Children

 
 
 
 
 
October 21, 2008
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By Pat Montgomery
Boomerang children--those who have been on their own and then moved back home to Mom and Dad's--is this a new phenomenon? How do parents anticipate this and plan for it?

How To Let Go of Adult Children

 
 
 
 
 
January 11, 2008
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By Pat Montgomery
Our children grow and leave home. While they were little we looked forward to this day, so why do we feel so bad and what can we do about it?

How To Welcome a Son-In-Law

 
 
 
 
 
January 7, 2008
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By Pat Montgomery
Parents need to welcome a son-in-law, even when they would not choose this person for their daughter. It can be difficult, but not impossible.

How To Spot a Liar

 
 
 
 
 
October 11, 2007
By John Stejskal
Avoid being the victim of liars by becoming a human lie detector. Easy and effective techniques for spotting and understanding liars.

How To Be a Good Parent: Special Situations Such as Child Illness and Behavioral Problems

 
 
 
 
 
September 26, 2007
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By John T Jones, Ph.D.
Some kids have special needs that are related to abnormal health. Resources are given to help the parents of those with learning and addiction problems as well as advice on how...

How To Be a Good Parent: Prepare Your Children for Adulthood

 
 
 
 
 
September 25, 2007
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By John T Jones, Ph.D.
Children should be exposed to the world they live in by their parents. Family activities can expose talents and interest that will help children to live happy and successful lives.

How To Find Single Parent Travel Packages

 
 
 
 
 
October 25, 2006
By Kaye Siders
If you are a single parent searching for a travel package that is geared toward single parents, you may be wondering where you can find them. Single parents who wish to travel...

How To Find Online Resources for Work at Home Moms

 
 
 
 
 
August 2, 2006
By Andy Humphrey
Many parents dream of having the flexibility to care for their children while still having the opportunity to earn money to pay the bills. Is this a realistic aspiration? Absolutely....

How To Learn Positive Parenting

 
 
 
 
 
July 7, 2006
By Kaye Siders
Being a parent is hard work. Let's face it -- there really is no other job that is quite so difficult but so rewarding at the same time! Parents struggle on a daily basis...

How To Transition Into a Step Parent Role

 
 
 
 
 
May 27, 2006
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By Elizabeth Grace
Today, "blended" families are the norm. It is not uncommon for newlyweds to come into a marriage with children from previous relationships, and when they do, the new...

How To Learn About Single Father Parenting

 
 
 
 
 
May 24, 2006
By Theresa Halvorsen
Single fathers now make up about thirteen percent of single parents. Statistically, single fathers have more financial benefits than single mothers do, though according to...

How To Evaluate Different Parenting Styles

 
 
 
 
 
May 20, 2006
By Heather Scoville
Parenting is hard. There is no doubt about that. Every parent struggles at some point to figure out how to handle situations and how to be the best parent possible. Understanding...

How To Learn About Tough Love Parenting

 
 
 
 
 
May 15, 2006
By Theresa Halvorsen
Tough Love was coined the 1980s by a couple in the Philadelphia area after dealing with their teenage daughter. Phyllis and David York founded the Toughlove Network and the...

How To Learn About Motherhood

 
 
 
 
 
May 9, 2006
By Theresa Halvorsen
Having a baby does not mean that women automatically know about motherhood. Most women worry about how to be a good mother and whether the mistakes they make will damage their...

How To Encourage a Healthy Mother Daughter Relationship

 
 
 
 
 
April 20, 2006
By Laura Johnston
A mother-daughter relationship is one of the most important ties each will have in her lifetime. As little girls, we see our mothers as queens. We often try to imitate them by...

How To Develop Parenting Skills

 
 
 
 
 
April 14, 2006
By Laura Johnston
Parenting styles differ between individuals and families. Each style is unique and typically encompasses much of who the parents are themselves. Children are very impressionable,...
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