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Many of the parents I work with were raised in very authoritarian homes themselves. They are very clear that they do not want to raise their children this way. Unfortunately, some of them confuse consistency with rigidity. This confusion often leads to problems, including ADHD. How?
In their attempts to avoid authoritarianism, many parents will create a very laissez faire style of parenting. Its extreme forms are not good for children. Why?
Venagozar.com
I grew up poor, so did a lot of my friends, it is a normal state for many people. From about seven to the time I left home we were poor. The only thing I was sure of when I left home was I was never going to become a part of the ‘poor system’ no matter what happened in my life. I knew little about the world and life, but I knew that one thing.
Be In Wonder
I've never met an infant who suppressed her natural urge to cry because she was patient. Patience isn't determined by genes alone (no matter what our genetics say about our patience potential) patience is acquired through practice
By
Alan E. Kazdin Posted Wed Sept. 24, 2008
Why you shouldn't hit your kidsThe typical parent, when whacking a misbehaving child, doesn't pause to wonder: "What does science have to say about the efficacy of corporal punishment?" If they are thinking anything at all, it's: "Here comes justice!" And while the typical parent may not know or care, the science on corporal punishment of kids is pretty clear.
TRALEE PEARCE
From Tuesday's Globe and Mail
May 13, 2008 at 2:26 AM EDT
Back to Basics: Raising an 'unhurried child A growing number of parents are espousing a radical philosophy: It's time our children got some life skills by actually living
BBC
April 2008
Toddlers are still just realizing they're separate people. As your toddler grows and
develops, he'll begin to learn who he is and will have more
understanding about himself. Toddlers slowly build up a sense of self.
Gradually, he learns what he looks like and works out the things he can
do.
BBC
April 2008
Use this interactive tool to help you estimate your child's adult height
There's an old theory that you can predict how tall someone will be as an adult
by doubling their height at the age of two. Using growth data gathered
from thousands of children, today's equation is rather more complex -
and a bit more accurate.
Observer UK 2007
Having children was once an accepted fact of life. But today it can often be a
lifestyle decision.
Amelia
Hill talks to three generations of women
from the same
family whose different choices reflect the remarkable
shift in social attitudes towards families
Peaceful Parenting author Dr. Nancy Buck
Shares Her Tips
Business Wire
We all have wisdom. But, when is it okay to give advice and when isn't it? Sometimes the tip your sister shares about calming a cranky infant might be just what you need
to help your baby settle down. But sometimes even well-intentioned
advice can feel like criticism.
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