Parenting a teenager is challenging. Your teen has his own views and opinions, moods and problems, but you are still responsible for supporting him. Your support is needed to maintain his educational success, physical health, emotional needs and...
Finding yourself both in the position of being a custodial parent and having to pay at least some child support is both confusing and perhaps even frustrating at first. For these reasons, you need to familiarize yourself with your rights when you...
It is inevitable that most children will eventually have to care for one or more parents as they age. When it comes time for end-of-life care, it can be a difficult time knowing the right steps to take at the right time. End-of-life care and...
Attorney Ronald Isaacs, an expert on father's rights in child support issues, says questions and controversies about child support payments, and the rights of the signers of those monthly checks, remain one of the most frequent and contentious...
Parenting is always a challenge, but if you have a child with ADHD, the challenge gets even greater. Children with ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, require additional structure and routine--and lots of patience--to help them...
A custodial parent receiving Social Security benefits for a disability can affect child support in several ways. The primary issue arising in this situation is whether the benefits are included as part of the custodial parent's income for purposes...
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 9 percent of children who have two parents are living in poverty but 43 percent in single-mother households are at or below poverty level. Families who are marginally above the poverty line also face challenges...
Dealing with your child's allergies can be challenging, as schools, restaurants and even friends' parents can inadvertently pose risks to your kid's health. Joining a support group is often a useful way to keep yourself informed and to keep your...
Program Description Before making any decisions regarding your parents' care, it is important to identify your parents' needs. Some parents need help getting to the grocery store, while others may require daily medical assistance. Identifying...
Adopting can be a painful and stressful process, and seeking out a child internationally is even more problematic. The distance created by an international adoption only creates greater strain on a couple and makes them rely more on the...
If you've thought about adoption but dismissed the idea because of your finances, age or marital status, well, think again. Adopting a child from foster care is a viable option for many people and gives boys and girls an opportunity to be part of...
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks hair follicles, leading to hair loss. Hair loss can occur on the head and anywhere else on the body. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, nearly 2 percent of...
Indoor family activities aren't just a way to keep your kids entertained and out of trouble; they also offer a wealth of emotional and developmental benefits. According to the Program for Early Parent Support website, children learn to reason,...
An exact definition of "parent involvement" depends on the group addressing the issue. The National Human Services Assembly notes, "There is no universal definition of what parental involvement entails." Schools focus on the parent and child roles...
The idea behind child support is that a child has an inherent right to support from parents. To meet this goal, California courts can award support to either parent, or the parents can agree to a support arrangement. Under a California law called...
When you're a parent, or are about to become a parent, you have a lot of pressure to be the perfect type of parent that you see on sitcoms and in magazines. Unfortunately, the standard of perfection can make parents feel as if they don't measure...
Adopting is a very important step for a family to take. Before going forward with the adoption process, you should ask yourself a few questions such as, what age child do you want to adopt? Do you want to adopt a child with a disability? Do you...
Throughout their development, children experience a wide range of emotions. Difficulty can arise when a child is unable to demonstrate emotional control over their anger, frustration, fear, and sadness. This results in emotional outbursts (e.g.,...
Treatments for ADHD vary for each child. Effective treatment plans improve functioning and reduce the challenging behaviors of ADHD, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Consult with a child behaviorist, child psychologist,...
Determining what type of residential custody arrangement is in the best interests of your child is a challenging task. The most common options used include joint and sole custody. Another alternative is shared custody, which is a form of joint...
As the parent of a child with ADHD, there's plenty you can do beyond getting medication. Children can benefit greatly from therapy aimed at teaching them useful skills to help them in school and in social relationships. Talk to your doctor about...
An adoption attorney provides prospective parents with information on legal adoption methods available, explains the rights of adoptive parents and birth parents, presents risks involved in adoption, reviews and negotiates adoption agency...
While the majority of children in the foster care system are adopted by relatives or foster parents, thousands of other kids remain in need of permanent families. Adopting a foster child begins by applying with a local or regional public adoption...
After the loss of a child, grieving parents often feel like they'll never return to any sense of normalcy. The despair can be so great as to make simple tasks like eating or getting out of bed feel too difficult. Working through grief will require...
Although there are some minor differences from one jurisdiction to another, overall, state child support laws are for the most part the same across the United States, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. These statutory...
A surrogate mother is a woman who carries another woman's baby through pregnancy and childbirth. When the child is born, he is given to the intended parent or parents to raise. The exact steps to take to become a surrogate mother may depend on the...
Autism refers to one of many disorders located on the autism spectrum. These disorders are generally diagnosed by the age of 3. Some sources report an increase in the number of autism cases, including MayoClinic.com. For those with autism and...
Down syndrome is a genetic condition that causes delays in physical and intellectual development and is the most frequently occurring chromosomal disorder, according to the National Association of Down syndrome. Children born with Down syndrome...
Parenting a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder--ADHD--is challenging. A parent who does not have ADHD may experience massive frustration dealing with an ADHD child's unpredictable behaviors. A parent who does have ADHD may...
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