Being a parent means that you are responsible for laying the foundation of your children’s future. So what is the right approach to some common challenges that arise during parenthood? This section equips you with up-to-date advice.
In recent years, single-parent families have become more common than ever. Although common, life in a single-parent household can be quite stressful for the adult and children alike. Learn how to manage the unique challenges associated with being a single parent with the tips in this section.
The teen years pose some of the most difficult challenges for families, often filled with conflict and confrontation between parents and their children. But it is also a crucial time to help your teen develop important life skills as he or she transitions from childhood to adulthood. For some practical advice, see Parenting in the Teen Years.
While parenting can be hard work, listening and talking is essential for building and maintaining a healthy connection between you and your children. Communication Tips for Parents provides you with some guidelines to help you build and maintain a healthy relationship with your children.
We understand that parenting is often the most important and challenging job of your life so we’ve prepared useful tools and resources to help you navigate through parenthood.
In recent decades, single-parent families have become more common than ever. Although common, life in a single-parent household can be quite stressful for the adult and children alike. There are additional pressures that the traditional nuclear family does not have to face, such as visitation and custody issues, financial difficulties as a result of reduced income, and less opportunity for parents and children to spend time together. Others issues can include disruptions to the extended family, as well as the potential problems caused by the parents’ entering new relationships.
Although single parenthood may be a dramatic change from the life you once had or imagined, it can be a workable, rewarding family situation. Parents all over the world are successfully and joyfully raising children by themselves. Learn how to manage the unique challenges associated with being a single parent with the tips below:
The teen years pose some of the most difficult challenges for families. Teenagers are dealing with hormone changes and can feel as though no one understands them. They are in the midst of their identity search while confronting issues about peers, sexual behaviour, drugs and alcohol.
While teenagers are developing more independent thoughts, feelings, and values, it is only natural for them to question their parents’ rules, beliefs, and expectations. For parents, dealing with this can be both frustrating and challenging.
It can be a great help to understand that there is a purpose for all the turmoil and that it is this process of conflict and confrontation that helps teenagers transition from childhood into adulthood.
If you identify dangerous or destructive behaviours in your teen, consult a doctor, counselor, therapist, or other mental health professional to help find appropriate treatment.
While parenting can be hard work, listening and talking is essential for building and maintaining a healthy connection between you and your children. Below are some tips to help you communicate effectively with your children:
Parenting is often the most important and challenging job of your life. For this reason, we’ve prepared useful tools and resources to help you navigate through parenthood:
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