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Single Parenting

Single Parenting

Author PAL
Challenges of Single Parenting Single-parent families are becoming more and more common in today's society. One out of every four children in the United States lives in a single-parent household. Not all of these situations are the result of divorce. Death, single-parent adoptions, and unplanned
Pregnancy during a Pandemic

Pregnancy during a Pandemic

Author PAL
Having to worry about a virus brings new levels of concern to expectant mothers Being pregnant is supposed to be filled with lots of joy and wonderful expectations! Of course there are things every expectant mother worries about, but having to worry about a virus
10 Father’s Day Celebrations He’ll Love

10 Father’s Day Celebrations He’ll Love

Author PAL
10 Ideas for Father's Day Dad deserves a great day and with a little planning there's lots of ways you could celebrate your favorite guy! We've put together 10 great options: Get Fancy with Breakfast. By fancy, we mean one with attention to detail and
Physical Fitness For Preschoolers

Physical Fitness For Preschoolers

Author PAL
Being physically fit is a good idea for everyone-even pre-school age children. Children who are inactive risk becoming overweight later in life. Before you begin a daily fitness routine with your preschooler it is important to understand what your child can do and what skills
Preschoolers and Media

Preschoolers and Media

Author PAL
Today’s parents live in a world where electronic media is an ever- changing, but increasingly important part, of family life. Parenting is a tough job especially when both parents work outside the home, families try to juggle complex schedules, or if you are a single
Lying

Lying

Author PAL
Parents are often surprised by the dishonesty of their children. School-age children lie for many reasons. Understanding why children lie can be most helpful in dealing with dishonesty. Reasons Children Might Lie: To impress and gain the respect of peers. (“My dad is a millionaire.”) To
Toilet Training Your Toddler

Toilet Training Your Toddler

Author PAL
Most parents begin their child's potty training process around the age of two. Most children achieve daytime training by the age of three. Some children will train before age two while others could train as late as age four. It is important for parents to
Child Abuse: Sexual

Child Abuse: Sexual

Author PAL
Sexual abuse of children is more common than most people realize. One out of every four girls and one out of every six boys will experience some form of sexual abuse by the time they reach the age of 18. Although the topic of sex
Child Abuse: Physical

Child Abuse: Physical

Author PAL

There are numerous ways children can experience physical abuse- shaking, jerking, slapping, pinching, pulling hair, and harsh spankings or beatings. Most often parents revert to these tactics because of extreme frustration, stress, and/or lack of appropriate parenting skills. Shaking – All infants cry, some much

Child Abuse: Neglect

Child Abuse: Neglect

Author PAL

Although physical abuse is commonly thought of when one hears of a child abuse case, the truth is there are more reported cases of neglect than any other form of abuse. Need for love – Contrary to popular belief, you cannot spoil an infant. Crying

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