Sit with Each Other
Can we be honest here? Being a mom is hard! How many of us have such high expectations of ourselves that we do not share our worries and fears with others?
JFS – Dress a Child
(New Philadelphia, Ohio) – Tuscarawas County Job & Family Services is announcing that registration is now open for the local Dress a Child program.
Sleep training for your kids: Why and how it works
(U.S.) – For thousands of years, mothers have sung lullabies to help their babies and children fall asleep. In more recent times, gadgets and devices have been invented and marketed to help the tired child – and weary parent.
Fathers forgotten when it comes to services to help them be good parents
(U.S.) – Fathers want to be more involved but often feel sideline, according to studies.
Need for child care continues to grow
(New Philadelphia, Ohio) – There is a drive for more parents/caretakers to work which leads to needing child care.
The Conversation: Breastfeeding struggles linked to postpartum depression in mothers
(U.S.) – The breastfeeding relationship is not always a dream. It can be challenging, physically painful and cause guilt and postnatal depression for many mothers.
Psychology behind why your mom may be the mother of all heroes
(U.S.) – Each May, the United States celebrates Mother’s Day, and for good reason. According to surveys I’ve conducted, over 25% of Americans cite their mother as their number one hero. Fathers come in a distant second at 16%.
Parenting an adult child: making the transition as smooth as it can be
Finding it difficult to transition from parenting a teenager to parenting an adult? We were, too.
Data show how American mothers balance work and family
(U.S.) – Almost 70% of American mothers with children under 18 work for pay.
What parents should do to help students prepare for the first year of college
As the school year begins to wind down, high school seniors – and those who care about them – typically have their eyes on two prizes: getting into college and graduating from high school.