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Christmas Games, Ideas, and Activities for Kids

  That time of year is very near! Decorating with lights and putting up a tree, can all be wonderful experiences to share with your child or children. Here are a few ideas that I love to use! I found all these really good ideas on the following site: www.kaboose.com Clothes Pin Angel Ornament: This... Read More

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What is the worst parenting advice you have ever received?

I have been given a lot of parenting advice over the years and have even tried some of the suggestions. I have since learned to just trust my own instincts. What I want to know is what is the worst or craziest advice you’ve ever been given, and did you try it? ... Read More

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Should parents be required to take a parenting class during the hospital stay when the baby is born?

What benefits whould this have? I am writing a Thesis on getting a program started through the government requiring parents to have a parenting lecture or class during their hospital stay. Any comments are appreciated. Thanks! ... Read More

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What are some great pregnancy and parenting books?

I already have the “What to expect when you are expecting” series, what else was useful for you? What books on parenting have been worth buying for you? What about pregnancy books? Which ones could you not live without? My husband and I are first time parents and need some direction! Thanks! ... Read More

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How do you deal with different parenting styles?

How do you and your spouse deal with different parenting styles when raising your children?? Do you ever get in arguments about how the other should parent? ... Read More

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What is the best free online parenting class to take?

I have decided to take an online parenting class. I was wondering what site would be the most effective. I don’t have a credit card or a checking account so it needs to be one that is free. I have 3 kids between the ages of 5 and 11. Has anyone taken one that was effective? If so, I would... Read More

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Do you think the majority of parents take parenting seriously?

I’m not talking about you personally. I’m talking about parents in general as a whole. Do you think parents (even when their children are at a young age) practice foresight? Do you think parents really take that responsibility to heart–almost like a job–and do their best? ... Read More

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What are all of the different parenting methods available?

I know we belabor the point here, sometimes… But, whenever I read people replies from people in the neverending spanking/not spanking debate, it seems like there are some who think the only choices for teaching our children are: Spanking Timeouts Taking away toys/priveleges 1-2-3 Magic That&... Read More

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Why are people required to take parenting classes before they become a foster parent, but not a blood parent?

Why is it that the law requires people to take parenting classes before they become a foster parent, but.. When a couple is expecting a biological child, the law doesn’t require them to take any classes. That sounds one-sided to me; shouldn’t all soon-to-be-parents be held to the same st... Read More

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How do you make parenting decisions with your significant other?

I’m just curious how other people do this or if there is even a decision at all. My husband and I have two totally different ideas of parenting but somehow we do pretty good together through compromise and strategy. So, how do you make parenting decisions? Does one person do the majority of th... Read More

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