When choosing online parenting classes, look for accredited courses with certificates of completion, research reputation and instructor credentials, and consider recommendations. For court-ordered classes, choose courses that meet standards and fit your schedule. Choose classes that address your unique needs, offer resources and support groups, and consider courses that offer credits or certificates. To choose […]
Planned Parenthood provides care for pregnant women, birth control, sex education, family planning, STI screenings, prenatal care, adoption referrals, abortion, and counseling. It serves women of all classes and values confidentiality. Planned Parenthood is an organization founded in 1939 as the Birth Control Federation of America. In 1942, the organization’s name was officially changed, but […]
Baumrind’s parenting styles are authoritative, permissive, authoritarian, and neglectful. Authoritarian parents set high standards and rules, leading to insecure children who rebel. Permissive parents set few rules, resulting in dependent children who struggle with responsibility. Authoritative parents set important rules and discuss them respectfully, leading to well-adjusted children and adults. The three main parenting styles […]
ADHD is commonly inherited, with a parent with ADHD 24 times more likely to have a child with ADHD. Many parents with ADHD are unaware of their condition, but exhibit similar symptoms to their ADHD child. Help is available through certified ADD coaches to develop strategies to avoid self-defeating behaviors. You may have heard the […]
Community parenting involves additional caregivers, such as family members or friends, helping to raise a child. It can provide support and create strong bonds, but requires trust and responsibility. Non-traditional families are becoming more common, but legal issues may arise for non-parental caregivers. Community parenting can be broadly defined as any situation in which a […]
