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Parenting for peace in a war zone Most of us are fortunate to have never known war up-close. Most of us have never spent time as a refugee. Most of us have never tried parenting for peace in a war zone. This video describes what's all involved.	What about boys and Attachment Parenting? People often fear that if boys are nurtured too much, it somehow warps their personalities and makes them too dependent and too sensitive. What does this mean when it comes to Attachment Parenting with our sons?
Understanding Shame, part 4: Growing up shame-based Shame is experienced as a passing emotion in almost everybody. It exists to tell us that we are at risk of losing important social relationships, or that we might be thrown out of our group.	The Best Gift You Can Give Your Children It’s never too late to start. Begin today. It doesn’t matter how old your kids are now or where they live. We all need parents who are connected to their hearts and not afraid to validate our worth by hearing what we have to say.
Parent Engagement Practices Improve Outcomes for Preschool Children Parent support programs improve school readiness, social skills, and academic success among preschoolers while reduces problem behaviors.	Parents Don't Get How Negative They Seem to Their Teenagers The teen years are tumultuous for parents, but also for teens. They're craving independence and seeking their identity. They're dealing with big emotions and even bigger hormones.
Breastfeeding and Economics: Liberating Motherhood Our economic system places absolutely no value on breastfeeding despite its overwhelming benefits to babies, families, and the next generation.	You Can Stop Yelling: Here's Your 10 Step Plan Yelling hurts kids, but it can be a hard habit for a parent to break. Here is a 10-step guide to help you do that.
Harsh Parenting Can Backfire with Bad Behavior From Teens Seventh-grade students who are frequently yelled at, hit, or threatened by their parents are more likely to rebel against their parents in 9th grade and instead orient toward unhealthy peer interactions, according to an American study published... read more	Parenting Style Impacts Kids’ Attitudes on Marriage, Family Supportive parenting styles -- featuring high or average values on independence paired with a high level of trust and interest shown in the child, as well as large amounts of time spent together -- is linked to not only greater academic... read more

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