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What 10 Things Divorced Parent Should Do To Promote Positive Child Adjustment?

By Ruben Francia

Divorced children are more probably to get pregnant as teenagers, drop out of high school, abuse drugs and have aggressively emotional and behavioral problems, which lead to social problems. There are simple yet powerful ways parents can prevent future issues and help their children.  Read on...

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Better Communication with Teens

By Brenda Nixon

There are many reasons parents and teens argue but consider this, sometimes it’s because adolescents don’t “read” facial cues correctly. Often teens translate a parent’s worried or panic expression as anger. Then they respond to what they perceive as anger.  Read on...

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Book Review - Do Butterflies Carry Spare Parts?

Review By Anna Stewart

We define miracles by our own reactions and throughour own awareness. Author Sarah Bryce shares her many miracles in her amazing memoir of love, loss, and hope. Read on...

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Homeopathy Corner: Formula Sensitivity

By Andrea Candee

Q: My 3 month old infant cries when she drinks her formula, and throws it up. What can I do?
A: This is a common response to a sensitivity to the formula baby is drinking. When all she is being given by mouth is formula, it is pretty easy to pinpoint the offending substance. I have seen this so many times and have helped parents bring the situation to a happy resolution with an uncommon approach. Read on...

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Book Review - Journey Into Motherhood

Review By Anna Stewart

Once upon a time, women stood by one another through labor and birth. They massaged a birthing woman’s back, brought her herbal teas and sang with her through the contractions. Though those days still exist in many parts of the world, it is rare in America for a women to have witnessed a birth until she has her own. Read on...

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Mother Nurture: Self-Awareness for Kids and Grownups

By Rick and Jan Hanson

Question. Sometimes I'm with my kids and suddenly I'll start feeling angry or frustrated or sad -- and I don't understand where that came from. Any ideas?
Great question! You're talking about self-awareness, which is one of the five essential inner skills. Read on...

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One Family’s Story: How Special Education Works

By Anna Stewart

You may not recognize them but there’s at least one kid in nearly every classroom in America who receives special education services. It’s another kind of diversity. To quality for special education services, a child has to be assessed. Genetic or developmental disabilities are usually identified well before kindergarten.  Read on...