A new research brief from Child Trends reinforces what research has been saying for years- healthy and happy parental relationships lead to better outcomes for children. For years researchers have been coming to the conclusion that higher relationships quality between parents leads to many better child and parental outcomes including: less child behavior problems higher […]
Parenting
When Disaster Strikes
The recent devastating tornados remind us that disaster can strike at any moment. These events often happen in the blink of an eye, sometimes without warning. Though families can never be free of these dangers, preparation can go far in helping you cope should an emergency strike. There are several things families should do to […]
Drama! Ohio Girls Face Pressure From Relationships
For all the parents of teenage girls out there, does it seem as if your daughter’s life is constantly filled with DRAMA? They do too! Recently the Women’s Fund of Central Ohio commissioned a study of over 2,000 girls with diverse backgrounds, from Central Ohio. The girls ranged in age from 5th to 12th grade. […]
Just In Time Parenting
Are you a parent or an expecting parent? Consider signing up for Just In Time Parenting eNewsletter. Just in Time Parenting will send you free parenting newsletters by e-mail – monthly during your child’s first 12 months, then every other month from ages 1 through 5. [click here for samples] You can subscribe for up to […]
Have a Debt Free Holiday!
If you are like a lot of Americans, January is the worst month for you. This is the time that all the credit card bills come in the mail for all the presents you bought in December. The glow of the holidays has worn off, all the presents have been opened and used and the […]
Bullying. What’s a parent to do?
Recently it seems that bullying is getting out of hand, with some cases becoming deadly for the child being bullied. While bullying itself is nothing new, with an increase in technology it seems that there are new tactics aggressors are using. However, there are many resources available for both kids and parents. First, parents should […]