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Parenting
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Kids
growing up in today’s culture have different challenges and
expectations than the generations of children before them. This fact
causes us to consider that perhaps we need to parent differently
than our parents did. But
how?
As
a parent, we have one of the most important and difficult jobs in
the world!
Do
you have a clear sense of purpose guiding your responsibilities as a
parent? Should we be
aiming for more than raising children who are independent and well
behaved? Do you
question your effectiveness as a parent?
Do you ever wonder if it is as chaotic in anyone else’s
home as it is in yours? A
key to performing any difficult and important job well lies in
understanding the job’s specific purpose.
“The purpose of parenting is to protect our children to survive and
thrive in
the kind of society in which they will
live”
Dr.
Michael
Popkin
The
good news is that as with any difficult task, when we gain new
insights and skills we grow in our ability to meet the demands of a
difficult task head on. The
same is true for parenting. It
takes energy, time and commitment to be a good parent and understand
our role. As we open
ourselves to understanding the unique challenges of raising our
children in the 21st century, we will have greater
confidence, obtain the skills we need, and strive to accomplish one
of the greatest goals of a lifetime:
to raise a child that will “thrive in the kind of society
in which they will live.”
Dr.
Michael
Popkin
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Below are some
great links.
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General
Parenting Links
- ParentingBookmark.com—The
latest in parenting books, articles, tips and parenting advice
on raising great kids.
- American
Academy of Pediatrics—An
organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment
of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being
for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
- BabyCenter—One
of the largest, and most-comprehensive general parenting
websites.
- Pampers
Parenting Institute—Committed
to providing with the best information and support from the
world's leading experts in child health and development.
- Parent
Tools—Helps
parents monitor and limit access to AIM and Yahoo! Instant
Messenger.
- Parenting
Teens—Information
and articles for teen parenting, troubled teens, teen education,
teen boot camps. Also provide parents to offer their views about
military schools, boarding schools and parenting issues.
- Accent
on Success—Helping
parents teach their children how to take responsibility for
their own homework and education.
Other
Interesting Sites
- Movement
& Learning—Helps
parents understand the importance of physical activity in their
children's lives and education.
- GreenHome—Offers
a full range of healthy, eco-friendly products for home and
nursery, from paints that don't give off toxic gasses to
non-toxic insecticides and cleaning products.
- Children's
Literature—A
searchable database of reviews of the latest kids' books.
- More4Kids—Specializing
in children’s personalized books, music and homemade baby
gifts.
- Fun
Play Dates—Promoting
active and creative play for kids.
Sites
to Visit With Your Kids
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