parenting advice

Among the reams of parenting advice out there, some are very practical, some provocative, some issue management, and others simply the basics of life with children.

Parents often express a lack of knowledge around parenting. There are not many parenting classes and while there are a wide selection of books available, who has the time to read them in the midst of children hanging from chandeliers or other parenting crises? The blogosphere is the perfect medium for gathering information right when you need it. Whether you are interested in improving your day-to-day life with your child, looking for tips on cooking, money, potty training, preparing your house, etc. there is a wealth of information here for you.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “parenting advice”

• Going Parental: Toddlers that talk… and talk… and talk…

  
  When Falls the Coliseum — Authority: 527
  My daughter is 3 1/2-years-old. Although you would never know it now, she was a late talker. By late, of course, I mean that at 1 1/2 she was only saying a few words, ya know the way most 1 1/2-year-olds are. My girlfriend works for the Early Intervention program so when she saw my daughter having fits and ...
  22 hours ago

• Taking the stress out of Christmas

  
  Family Times — Authority: 429
  The other day I went looking for Christmas presents for my children in a large retail store and was taken aback by the staff’s terse responses to my inquiries and their tired, strained expressions. Glancing round, I saw people searching up and down aisles, faces sullen, children crying, cell phones ringing. This was ...
  4 days ago

• How to Properly Use a Breast Pump

  
  Babies & Kids Blog — Authority: 419
  Everybody has breastfeeding advice. When I was nursing my daughter, everybody had ideas on how I should hold her and how I should sit but when it came time for me to pump , I sat alone in my bedroom trying to figure it all out. It was hard and slightly embarrassing. I felt a little like a dairy cow. Here are some ...
  1 week ago

• From One Mom to Another

  
  http://www.doublex.com/blog/xxfactor — Authority: 634
  At the New York Times ’ Motherlode Blog, Lisa Belkin shares an e-mail from a reader named Amy, a stay-at-home mom of two kids who’s unhappy and wondering what to do. My husband and I are 36. We have a 4-year-old and an 8-month old. We both put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be good at what we do. I’m a ...
  1 week ago

• Holiday Festivity or Frustration - You choose

  
  The Middle School Parent Resource — Authority: 109
  Cut back on the frustration in the coming weeks as you near one of the year’s most festive occasions. Two tips for an enjoyable holiday season with your family. I would love to hear from you. Join the discussion by sending me your questions, comments, ideas and ramblings. The show improves and so does your ...
  1 week ago

• Parenting Classes

  
  Family Times — Authority: 429
  Navigating parenthood can be a joy and a challenge at the same time. Finding out that you are facing the same challenges as other parents can be a relief, and boosting your parenting knowledge can make a huge difference. Check out the services below to give your parenting knowledge a boost. Birth Resources [...]
  1 week ago

• Sleeping Beautys Stupid Parents

  
  crooked house — Authority: 409
  Evening. Steph is sitting in the living room, watching TV. David comes downstairs, looking upset. He pauses in the doorway and sighs. Steph [looking up]: What? David: Sleeping Beautys parents had fifteen years to warn her about spindles. FIFTEEN YEARS. Steph: ... David [shaking head]: All they had to do was show ...
  1 week ago

• Raising Thankful Children

  
  Babies & Kids Blog — Authority: 419
  Happy Thanksgiving! To you and me, Thanksgiving is a time to remember all the things we’re lucky for and to get together with our families and share a fabulous meal. But what does it mean to your children, and how do we teach children to be thankful? Suite 101 has some great ideas: Practicing Giving Thanks Many ...
  1 week ago

• Raising boys

  
  Faemom — Authority: 126
  Browsing throw the library, I came across Raising Boys without Men: How Maverick Moms are Creating the Next Generation of Exceptional Men by Peggy Drexler, Ph.D.  I was curious, so I checked it out.  I am raising two boys, perhaps three.  The book was fascinating! I originally assumed the book would be about ...
  1 week ago

• How to Teach Children Right From Wrong

  
  Spray Paint Car Blog — Authority: 153
  “My 5 year old has just started school. Before school she was always polite, caring, helpful. Since going to school, while she still appears to be so with her teachers (so they say), she now really pushes the boundaries at home. Some kids at school have taught her to swear, talk back, talk about sex in very broad ...
  1 week ago

• Louise Hunter: Philanthropist and Mom of 21!

  
  MomLogic — Authority: 535
  Sit down, Octomom. Youre benched, Gosselin. Louise Hunter has 21 kids. And shes here to give some advice on how to raise em.
  1 week ago

• Showing Sentiment In Choosing The Right Baby Shower Gifts

  
  Perfect Argument — Authority: 151
  Baby showers only come around once in a blue moon, and they can be particularly stressing for an expecting mother who is weighed down in knowing that it is going to be an expensive process in raising a child. In choosing the right gifts, you can lighten the burden.
  2 weeks ago

• Ideas On Gifts To Take To Casual Baby Shower

  
  BabyNames& FamilyIssuesBlog — Authority:
  A baby shower of a friend or family member is paramount occasion in which you can send your aid to help a mother in need. Baby shower celebrations are designed to less the burden on a mother, but deciding what to bring can be a problem in itself. Stuffed animals are always a hit for everyone at the party. A cuddly ...
  2 weeks ago

• Ideas On Gifts To Take To Casual Baby Shower

  
  KBS floor — Authority: 127
  The purpose of a baby shower is to have a mother feel better about the financial burdens ahead- but also grow closer to friends and have a celebration for a baby on the way. Just like any gift giving celebration, finding a gift can be hard for friends and family who plan to attend. Stuffed animals are always a hit ...
  2 weeks ago

• Alison Sweeney Says Charity Helps Her Family Keep Things In Perspective

  
  Famecrawler — Authority: 161
  TV star Alison Sweeney is making giving back a priority in her life and her children’s.  She’s hoping it will help her kids deal with having a celebrity mom. Alison hosted a Winter Wonderland event in her home recently for Feeding America, and took some time to talk about why working with charities is so ...
  2 weeks ago

• Sue Scheff: Teens Lying

  
  Sue Scheff (P.U.R.E.) - "Parent Empowerment!" — Authority: 118
  Part 10 of my sneak peek inside the BIG Book of Parenting Solutions , written by parenting expert, Dr. Michele Borba , brings us to a topic that I hear about frequently - LYING. Why do our kids lie to us? What is the motivation? Where did they learn this habit from? Is there really a difference between a white lie ...
  2 weeks ago

• What Is Parenting With Love?

  
  Announced Articles & Press Releases — Authority: 153
  You’ve heard the phrase, but what exactly does parenting with love mean? There are opposing views. Some parents feel that parenting with love means that to discipline a child is wrong. On the other hand, other parents argue that discipline is necessary in order to be a loving parent. Another concern is [...]
  2 weeks ago

• How to Deal With Teens [Advice]

  
  Gawker — Authority: 866
  "A 13-year-old girl wont interact with her long-distance father, and she even called him gay for caring. Whats a dad to do? " Point out that shes the gay one, and she looks like a slut. Kids respect is earned. [ WaPo ]
  2 weeks ago

• ABC - Morning Show - A Parents Guide to the Middle School Years

  
  The Middle School Parent Resource — Authority: 109
  Middle Schoolers face new challenges today. Bullying, drugs and alcohol, social networking a host of social and peer related issues highlight the challenges for parents and kids today. I would love to hear from you. Join the discussion by sending me your questions, comments, ideas and ramblings. The show ...
  2 weeks ago

• Help for Parents | Your Parenting | Johannesburg

  
  Search Engine South Africa — Authority: 155
  Your Parenting   is the leading South African resource for parents. From pregnancy, through the first important year, the terrible two’s, your child’s first day at school and right through the primary school years, there is helpful information where you can see how other parents experience the same things you ...
  2 weeks ago

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