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Topic: Manners and Values

Though they may seem old-fashioned to some, manners and values help society and personal relationships run more peacefully and efficiently. We have information on how to teach and model core values.

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Parents' Issues: Be Your Grandchild's Gentle Teacher

Grandparents who play an active role in the lives of their grandchildren must respect parents' issues such as authority and boundaries. They must also reconsider what it means to discipline.

Baby Activities to Build Healthy Self-Esteem

Your kindness and love are a tremendous aid to a toddler learning self-esteem. Help nurture a child's efforts by teaching character, offering gentle toddler discipline, and a wealth of fun baby activities.

Adolescent Parenting: From a Dad's Perspective

Men are putting a higher priority on their family. For kids, this has meant better relationships. For dads, adolescent parenting has become more important than how much money they can bring home.

Parents' Issues: How to Talk to the People Who Care for Your Children

Consistent guidance is one of the most important parents' issues with caretakers. Be careful what you say to those helping rear your child because your reactions will affect both the caretakers and your child.

Good Parenting is Not a Gender Behavior

While some people believe that women are better with babies, the truth is that good parenting is not a gender behavior. Both men and women can develop excellent adolescent parenting skills.

Six Hints for Play Date Harmony

Play dates can be just as much fun for your child as they are for you. Just following these tips and you'll be enjoying yourself in no time.

Start Nurturing Child Social Development in the Cradle

Don't wait--child social development begins early. You can start teaching social skills before your child learns to talk. Here are some family ideas on toddler parenting that can teach great social skills.

Adjusting to a Toddler: Family Can Ease Sibling Rivalry

When new children come into the family, compassionate adolescent parenting can help older children adjust. Engage your older children in activities for toddlers to make everyone feel wanted and needed.

Real-Life Parents' Stories: The Challenges of a Large Family

A parent's stories tell how having a toddler and baby triplets changes her priorities. When the infants' activities start to overwhelm, humor brings the family back to earth.

Tricks of Adolescent Parenting: Managing Five Children

A mom of five shares her family ideas for managing daily activities. Read her family ideas for drafting adolescent help from older children and staying well stocked with fun, family activities.

Jane Goodall: Teaching Character Helps Children Achieve Dreams

Jane Goodall knows the secret to really achieving your dreams. A parent's development of community service opportunities can inspire children to a lifetime of greatness and faith.

Family Devotion Affects Teenagers' Behavior

Studies have shown that parents who spend quality time with their kids and help them set goals produce kids with less teenagers' issues. Learn the secret to raising healthier teens.

Parents' Issues: Living with Multi-generations

Are there more than two generations of family living in your home? Get tips on one of the parents' issues that can cause problems. Find out how to accommodate everyone's needs.

Parents' Issues: Choosing a Guardian is Essential

One of the parents' issues that no one likes thinking about is the task of choosing a guardian. Finding the perfect family for kids is uncomfortable, but a necessary and critical part of adolescent parenting.

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