Most parents spend more time selecting clothing for their children than selecting the right school. Which choice will have the greater impact on the well-being and educational development of your child? With greater school choice than ever before, it’s time
One of the most valuable family traditions my parents taught me was the example of their marriage, especially in their method of resolving conflict. My parents had been married for 14 years when I was born and by the time
Tiffany Riding, mother of 4 and a Health and Fitness Coach, talks about her journey to find the correct diagnosis for her son. She relates her struggles in helping her son and the increased success he enjoyed once the correct
Most parents recognize from the moment they first see their child or hold him or her in their arms that there is no other child in the world like theirs. Parents with more than one child know that, even with
Welcome to In Support of Families. This is Emmalou Penrod. There are many ways to raise children. In an earlier blog, I wrote about various parenting styles. In addition to various styles, children can be raised by one parent, two
Parents are often admonished, especially in public by strangers, that they should control their children. Society holds parents responsible for the actions of their children. If a child breaks something in a store, the parents are expected to pay for
Is there a “right” way to parent? While everyone puts their own personality into whatever they do, psychologists have identified three basic parenting styles. You may have heard of them before, Authoritarian “Because I said so!”, Permissive or Indulgent,
It has been said that a worried mother does better research than the FBI. This is especially true of mothers of a child with special needs. They want to know about their child’s disability, what treatment is most effective and
Welcome to In Support of Families. This is Emmalou Penrod. I have been passionate about education since I was a young girl, lining up my dolls to play school. I have always enjoyed learning. I remember that I couldn’t wait
If you have flown with a commercial airline, you are familiar with the directions from the flight attendant, put your own oxygen mask on before you attempt to help someone else. Why is this good advice? Perhaps a better question