Feature Article #1

Schools in for Dads

Each Tuesday night for eight weeks, 30 dads gathered at the Narre Warren Bowls Club, grouped according to their child’s age; thus my brother sat at the 0-12 months table.
For seven weeks, it was strictly dads only: “If the mums had been there I don’t think the dads would have been relaxed to discuss issues […]

admin | February 21st, 2008 | Continued

Feature Article #2

Unplanned pregnancies despite precautions

Unplanned pregnancies despite precautions
More than half of Australian women who unexpectedly get pregnant are either on the pill or using condoms at the time, a survey has found.
The report into unplanned pregnancy by sexual health organisation Marie Stopes International shows that 43 per cent of women were on the oral contraceptive pill when it […]

admin | January 31st, 2008 | Continued

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Break-up kids hurt by family court

THE Family Court is forcing children of separated parents to have contact with violent fathers against their will, a new study of court judgments shows.
Some of the parents have threatened to kill or burn former partners, while others stalk, abuse and harass their former partners.
But research published in the latest Journal of Family Studies […]

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Parenting Your Teenager

Parenting Your Teenager Presented by
Garden City News,  USA - 41 minutes ago
In this parent-friendly exploration, Dr. DeCamello uses slides, discussion and feedback to enable you to anticipate and respond well to emerging issues and …

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Parenting: Boost your child’s self-esteem

Parenting: Boost your child’s self-esteem
The New Nation, Bangladesh - 1 hour ago
You as a parent can do the following to enhance his self esteem. First of all, make him feel important. Do not ignore what he is saying and value his …

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All About Parenting Blog Carnival - About Working Moms

About Working Moms

All About Parenting Blog Carnival
About Working Moms, DC - 2 hours ago
Parenting is the most important job in the world, and it’s also one of the toughest. We all find ourselves juggling family time, household chores, …

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My Child - mychild.gov.au

The website mychild.gov.au provides information to families about Australian Government early learning and care initiatives and other issues that affect children.
You will find information on different types of child care, how to access assistance with the cost of child care, as well as a searchable database of local child care services.
You will also find links […]

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The 3000 fibs that parents tell their kids

PARENTS tell their children almost 3000 little white lies as they are growing up, a new survey of 3000 mums and dads has revealed.
Eight in 10 parents said they fibbed to their children to protect them from the truth, while 46 per cent said they resorted to white lies when they did not know the […]

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Junk food advertising banned from children’s television

JUNK food advertising will be banned on children’s TV under an agreement by some of the country’s biggest food and drink manufacturers.
The Australian Food and Grocery Council will today announce a code to ensure that its members advertise only healthy food when the target audience is mainly children aged under 12.
The code will also […]

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Most divorced dads want more time with children

THREE-QUARTERS of divorced fathers want to have custody of their children for at least 50 per cent of the time, while as many as 36 per cent wish they could have their children all of the time.
Based on a survey of 300 child-support payers, mostly fathers, and 300 payees, mostly mothers, the research shows that […]

21Oct2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Children should learn respect

OH, behave. The aim of the game isn’t to be liked by your kids. It’s to be respected by them.
Last week my husband and I joined friends for dinner at a restaurant. At the table behind us, four parents were allowing their combined children to run around the restaurant playing tag. They careened into patrons, […]

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We need urgent help, say grandparents

Cash-strapped seniors forced to raise their grandchildren without any real monetary support say the global financial crisis will push many to the wall unless governments recognise the crucial job they do.
The Tewantin-founded Grandparents and Grandchildrens Society has been fighting since 2002 for grandparents raising their loved ones to be given the same rights and access […]

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