Parenting Archive
Obesity is the most common chronic disease of childhood. The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) reports this condition now affects more than 30 percent of children in the U.S. –– a number that has more than tripled since 1980. Being overweight …
Could very well be that you see yourself or someone you know in this piece. You know, that overly protective parent that wants the absolute best for their growing child and in a misguided effort to protect them from some …
PHOTO BY © Dmytro Dudchenko | Dreamstime.com This past weekend 2020 Mom, in partnership with the March of Dimes, launched March for Moms®, a walk to raise awareness for maternal mental health and related disorders, including depression and anxiety. …
I’m a control freak. I am not talking about the kind of control freak that people secretly love because she will get everything done so they don’t have to. I am talking about the kind of control freak people run …
Daniel Carlisle, FCNI Adoptive Parent and Social WorkerVoice of a Foster ParentRecently, I attended an annual father daughter dance. My daughter and I have participated in this tradition for several years, and it’s an event we both look forward to …
I used to sneak away for a hot bath as often as possible when my daughter was in the need-me-every-minute years. I’d soak long past when the water went cold and I felt guilty at times but sometimes I needed …
Six Ways to help their Insides Match their OutsidesBrooke Cone, Adoptive Mom and FCNI Social WorkerVoice of a Foster ParentMy family of origin is more like mac and cheese than a filet mignon. Even though we aren’t fancy and sometimes …
“I will not make the same mistakes my parents made.” It may be one of the most common sentiments in the world of parenting. But when we express this desire, it is often met with rolled eyes or some other …
Hearing the news that your child has a disability can be difficult for any parent to hear. Parents who have a child that gets a diagnosis such as this often turn to friends and family for comfort and advice. Another …
On May 1, Children’s Rights launched its third annual Fostering the Future campaign. Each day throughout the month, CR is sharing a new #FosterTruth from someone affected by foster care. In this piece, Julius Kissinger recounts his long journey to …
