Parenting

Starting a child out right in life is of concern to all parents. Articles in this chapter discuss many different aspects of parenting. Scroll down for an introduction to our featured articles, or click directly to one of the articles from the list on the right.

Great Expectations
by Johann Christoph Arnold.
Vast numbers of children are endangered by a one-sided approach that sees them solely in terms of their ability to be fruitful -- that is, to "achieve" and "succeed."

Breathing in Relaxation
by Caron B. Goode, Ed.D.
Your child's breathing reflects his self-esteem and directly correlates to his enjoyment and satisfaction in life. If you breathe deeply, you imbibe of life and what it has to offer.

 

A Child's Future is Now
by Johann Christoph Arnold.
 It is one thing to read (or write) about bringing up children, and quite another to actually do it. Words are easy to come by; so are anecdotes and suggestions. When all is said and done, we must put away our books and go out to find the children who need our love.

Adolescents & Decision Making
 by Annette Geffert
and Diane Brown.
Adolescence is filled with opportunities and challenges for your daughter. She is facing many of the decisions that will shape her adult life. To successfully handle these potentially life-altering situations, she needs a strong internal decision-making center.

  

First Love
by Marcia Millman.
First Love revolves around two themes: separating from our parents and establishing our own identity. These challenges are never totally resolved, and they affect all our love choices.

Dating with Children
by Ellen Kreidman, Ph.D.
Some of you might be thinking, "I'd love to start dating, but who would want to date someone with four children, a dog, and two parakeets?" Don't assume just because you have children, you're less desirable.

  

Life Purpose: Personal & Global
by Doreen Virtue, Ph.D.
Deep down, you probably know that you're here to make the world a better place. If you feel that you're not doing so, your inner self begins to nudge you.

 

 
Anorexia & Bulimia
by Carol Emery Normandi
& Laurelee Roark.
Many girls, in order to look like super models, develop an eating disorder and spend a lot of time being concerned with their food and their weight.

Sex and the Pregnant Dad
by Jack Heinowitz, Ph.D.
Sexual liberation has hardly made a dent in our understanding of sexuality during pregnancy. Most of us are unclear even about the basics: Is it really all right to be sexually active?

 

 
Low Self-Esteem
by Marilyn J. Sorensen, Ph.D.
A child's view of herself forms based on things she is told, her experiences, and how she is treated. As we go through life, we record our memories and our interpretations, though not necessarily the facts surrounding those memories.
Restoring Faith in Life Itself
by Mimi Doe.
We must help our children when they are rocked with fear and questions. The following are ideas to support your child's spirit during this time of tragedy...
Children & Sexual Abuse
by Sol Gordon, Ph.D. 
and Judith Gordon, M.S.W.
Sexual abuse may occur to children of any age. An understanding of molestation is essential for parents, since this area has been clouded by misinformation and taboos.
 
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