A child with diabetes needs a special type of parent -- and special parenting. Because your child's very life depends on careful management of his diet, physical activity and emotional state, you as a parent must maintain a delicate balancing act...
Power struggles are a normal part of the parenting process. As children develop, they want more control over their lives, but parents need to set boundaries. Children with developmental disabilities present a challenge in that they may not...
Being a parent is a hard job, but parenting a child with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), also known as ADD, can be overwhelming and frustrating. However, you can make your home more calm and peaceful, even with a child struggling...
As a parent, the best way to deal with a child with a personality disorder is to remain stable, realistic and calm. Your child is probably expressing huge emotions that may have no basis in reality, so the best strategy is to simply dismiss them...
Parent and child conflicts can occur for many reasons. When conflict occurs, the entire family can be thrown into emotional turmoil. Resolving a parent and child conflict requires the participation of everyone involved. Communication is a very...
Communication enables parents and children to express their thoughts and feelings with one another. Effective communication helps strengthen the parent-child relationship and increases mutual understanding. Conflict occurs when communicated...
As the parent of a child with ADHD, you're not going to have the time, energy or strength to take your child to task for his each and every bad behavioral habit. One of the most vital skills you can develop is the ability to distinguish between...
In developing a parenting plan as part of a child custody case, an important consideration is calculating time for each parent to spend with the children, according to "Child Custody A to Z" by Guy J. White. The primary objective is to create a...
Occasionally, disagreements arise between a parent and child that are not easily resolvable due to differences in attitudes, values or goals. Negotiating conflict is a learned skill that promotes resolution of emotional situations before they...
Conflicts between children and parents can emerge at any age, but those battles tend to flare up most often during adolescence. Act Up for Youth, a combined effort of Cornell University, University of Rochester and the New York State Center for...
The unexpected loss of a spouse can leave you feeling alone, adrift and in shock. Yet if you have children, you'll be faced with their daily needs and the responsibility of helping them cope with their own loss. What may seem like an overwhelming...
Effective communication skills are paramount to being a good parent. These skills become even more important as your child matures. When a child is still very young, communication will basically revolve around her physical needs. As a parent, you...
"You're not listening to me!" Parents say this all the time to their children. The reverse is true as well--kids often tell their parents they're not listening to them. According to the Child Development Institute, good communication is essential...
Parent-child conflict often stems from a lack of clear communication. A child breaks rules that weren't spelled out properly, a parent levies a punishment that the child doesn't agree with and both parties begin to feud. A parent and child...
Many parents have difficulty communicating with their children. Poor communication can lead to anger and frustration from the child and the parent. Many parents don't realize they are making basic mistakes when they are trying to communicate with...
Although some minor differences in child custody laws exist from state to state, the general provisions of these statutes largely are the same no matter where you reside, according to "Child Custody A to Z" by Guy J. White. This includes those...
Communication often determines the quality of the parent-child relationship. It's much easier to weather the storms of life when both parents and children talk and listen to each other. For parents, this means awareness of the importance of...
An estimated six out of every 1,000 children born will have a disorder on the autism spectrum, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Finding out your child is one of the statistics can be a shocking blow. This...
When your child is diagnosed with autism, the effect can be devastating. Early intervention, however, is key -- so waste no time gathering a team of trusted professionals to work on behalf of your child. Your team should include your child's...
Disruptive behavior is often challenging and difficult to address. According to Kids Health, children often engage in disruptive behavior in response to an unpleasant or boring situation. Disruptive behavior can be embarrassing and upsetting for...
Kids are kids. It should be that simple, but it's not. The number of biracial children--more than one race--has quadrupled since 1970, but you still find adults who view biracial children as "different." Kids model actions and behaviors from...
Parenting a defiant child comes with many challenges. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry lists the following behaviors common to defiant children: engaging in temper tantrums, arguing with adults, refusing to comply with rules...
Difficult children are a challenge for parents and require a different set of rules for parenting. Many parents have a hard time adapting to their challenging children. How can it be that the same thing that works for one child doesn't work for...
If you are a parent of a child who avoids friends, sleeps often and doesn't seem to enjoy life, your child may be depressed. Although it was once believed by doctors that depression did not affect children, states the Mayo Clinic, depression is...
For most parents, dealing with the occasional temper tantrum or "meltdown" is an expected, if undesirable, part of the job description. However, when kids fail to outgrow these explosive outbursts or if they happen too frequently, this may...
It may seem teachers and other educational professionals know best about helping your child learn, but the U.S. Department of Education notes that as a parent, you are typically the adult best equipped to help your child succeed. Staying actively...
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...
The parenting philosophy may have many influences and affects how parents deal with issues such as discipline. Some parents have a specific parenting ideal in mind while others have a less regimented approach. But, it is a good idea to understand...
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of children who grow up in single-parent homes continues to rise. Children with two parents grow up with more financial and educational advantages, according to the bureau. The effects of a...
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