Archive for October 2016
The Truth of Single Fatherhood
Single Fatherhood is not discussed as much as single motherhood. In some aspects, single fatherhood is more difficult because all the help out there for single parents is geared towards mothers. You can walk into any bookstore and find 100’s of books about being a single mom, how to live as a single woman and…
Read MoreALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS FOR CHILDREN WITH ADHD
Not many studies have looked at the long-term effects of ADHD medications. There has been some research done, though, and it raises red flags. Stimulant medications can be effective and provide a relative feeling of safety, but parents are concerned about these ‘mind-altering’ medications being used over a long period of time. Parents and adults…
Read MorePARENTING STYLES: WHICH ONE ARE YOU?
Psychologists have long studied how parents affect their child’s development. Finding actual cause-and-effect links between the actions of parents and future behavior of children is very difficult, however. As a parent, your approach to how you raise your child is as unique as you. People cannot just wake up and be a different person…
Read MoreHOW ADHD IMPACTS AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN
October is Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder Awareness month. This year, 2016, the theme is “Knowing is Better.” It is better for everyone (parents, young adults, adults) to know that ADHD is a part of their or their children’s lives so that they can seek the help that is needed. This helps in school, workplaces and…
Read MoreORGANIZE YOUR HOME THIS FALL
Learn how to decrease stress in your daily life with these organization tips this Fall.
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