by Francesca Cappucci Fordyce.

Parents, single or not, might consider co-sharing, i.e. families helping each other out. The theory behind co-sharing works in principle like the adage "it takes a village to raise a child". Co-sharing gives single mothers more time because they are sharing the responsibilities. The guilt of not having enough and not being around subsides and everyone gets more of what they really want -- to feel whole, loved, and validated.

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. There are plenty of people who like children and who want to date someone with children.

by Julia Loomans.

When I was little, my mom and I used to have a lot of fun turning old ideas around and changing the meaning into something we enjoyed more. When we heard someone say, "I'm going to kill two birds with one stone," we changed it to "I'm going to feed two birds with one seed!

by Diane and Julia Loomans.

Ask your children two simple questions: "What is a happy home like?" and "What makes our home feel good?" The answers are usually about small, everyday things. Feeling good, encouragement, kindness, play, and connection with mom or dad are at the top of the list. Almost never have children mentioned exotic trips, pools, large houses, or expensive clothes or toys.

by Eric Maisel, Ph.D.

Family communication is possible, but love must be the lubricant. Here is a bonus tip: feel. If you open up your heart, pain may spill out -- but so will love. It is then that communicating will begin. Talking about things like love, kindness, and generosity, and not "problems", might be the route to family change.

by Cassandra Eason. In pregnancy and in some cases even before, quite a high proportion of mothers believe they have been in contact with their unborn children. Some of the women studied found their bodies picking up their unborn babies' feelings. "Every once in a while, I have a feeling but I don't know where it comes from. And then I realize that I am not the one having the feeling."

by Alfie Kohn.

A look at the requirements of a good classroom - the good signs and the not so good signs. From furniture, to posters on walls, students' attitudes, teacher attitude, noise level, class discussions, and more. Gives good things to look for as well as things to watch out for.

by Sobonfu E. Somé.

A lot of us suffer a great deal in our lives because our inner child has old wounds that have never been healed. It is important to know how to overcome our old wounds, because all too often they stand in the way of our ability to fully love ourselves, other people, and the children in our lives. Our old wounds often become our children's burden.

by Phil Laut.

Every generation of parents dreams, works, and saves so that their children experience greater personal prosperity than they. Until the last few years, the steady advances in purchasing power of the average American has made this dream attainable by most. Nevertheless, financial instruction continues to be neglected in school systems and in most families. Perhaps for the first time in American history, better money attitudes and management skills will be required curriculum for the next generation.

by Lucia Capacchione.

Birth can be scary, and it can also be glorious. Fear of the unknown causes anxiety in many expectant parents. Empowering yourself with information, knowledge, and the support of experienced people can turn fear into joyful anticipation. It can mean the difference between being a passive recipient of health care services and becoming an active participant in the experience of welcoming your child into the world.

by Diane Chambers.

How your young children spend their time out of your care will have an enormous impact on how well they perform, both socially and academically, in the future. The following are a few suggestions about choosing daycare and how to ensure your child is getting the most from a childcare situation.

by Christopher S. Hyatt, Ph.D.

A child will learn ethical philosophy by observing how you treat others around you. Severity is sometimes necessary, mercy is sometimes necessary, and mildness is sometimes necessary. Use your head. Think things out before overreacting to situations. Do not moralize with the child. Speak of actions and behaviors in terms of real consequences.