What can parents do to help their children feel accepted and encouraged?

I know some kids that have a disadvantage. Both of their parents are not really that good at parenting but the mom really wants to learn to be a better parent. She just doesn’t know how to make her kids feel more confident and accepted. These kids have felt rejection and seen alot of drama. [...]

is there any advice about co-parenting with an ex who wants to be difficult about visitation with a child?

please be honest and very frank without bad words

What kind of parenting or discipline should i enforce with my 3-year-old daughter?

Whenever I ask her to do something she refuses. She even reasons out like adults. She hurts her younger sister, classmates and even elders as well as her teacher. If know websites where i can learn parenting much better.

It is the quality of parenting, not the quantity of parents that is important?

I am doing a research project on ‘it is not the quantity of parents, it is the quality of parenting that is important to a child’s well-being’. Please can any single parents fill in my questionnaire, the link expires in 10days. http://www.freesurveysonline.com/fso/AskSurvey.fso?Survey=15411&CheckID=13204 Thank you.

What do you think is your best parenting attribute?

What do you feel is your best attribute when it comes to parenting and caring for your children?
While we’re at it - What do you think is your worse attribute as well.

What is your parenting philosophy when asked by adoption agencies?

My husband and I are in the middle of adopting from Russia. We are asked what is are parenting philosophy. For those of you who have been through the process what did you write down.

What are some good books on parenting theories?

Like on sleeping, discipline, and general parenting thoughts?
I have a 1 1/2 yr old step-son who was born 3 months preemie and is developmentally handicapped. Plus I am expecting another.

What is the most important thing to remember about parenting?

I have an almost 8 month old baby girl and I would like to know what is most important in parenting

What parenting moves have backfired on you?

For instance, when I was 15 I wanted to wear thongs so my panty line wouldn’t show. Everyone at school would make fun of you if it showed. My parents wouldn’t let me have thongs so I started not wearing any underwear to school. One day my skirt flew up and I had no underwear [...]

If parenting were a professional job, what would be your personal mission statement?

I just thought it would be neat to see other parents’ goals in parenting. I feel we all have very similar veiws [especially love] but would love to know what deeper goals you have

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