Ever wished your child came with an instruction manual? Every child and every parent is unique, but we've got parenting resources to help you be a great parent, whether you're a mom or dad, married, single or co-habiting, stay-at-home parent or working outside your home. Here you will find information to help you develop your skills and confidence as a parent, including reviews of parenting books, how to find great childcare or set up a free childcare swap, balancing work and parenting and how to find parenting classes.
Of course, one of the biggest and best resources for parents is a supportive community of other parents, so stop in and add your voice to our discussions and check out our articles and blogs.
Review of Kids are Worth It! by Barbara Coloroso
In: Parenting Resources (general)
Coloroso teaches parents how to discipline kids with love, respect and consistency by ditching rewards and punishments and involving kids in problem solving. more...
Parenting With Leidoff's Continuum Concept
In: Parenting Resources (general)
A review of The Continuum Concept by Jean Leidoff, the parenting book that laid the foundations for the current principles of Attachment Parenting. more...
Increasing a Child's Emotional Intelligence
In: Parenting Resources (general)
Help children develop emotional strength and resilience by parenting with Emotion Coaching techniques found in Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman. more...
In: Parenting Resources (general)
Every child is different, but understanding a little more about how a child is different from his caregivers and other children can make it easier to be a patient parent. more...
Invest in Kids Resource for Parents of Preschoolers
Invest in Kids has provided free positive parenting resources, including development information, a parenting approach and activity ideas for parents of young children. more...
Raising Your Spirited or High Needs Child
In: Parenting Resources (general)
Spirited children and high needs babies pose a challenge to parents, but resources are out there to help you parent your high intensity child. more...
How and When to Talk to Your Kids About Sex
In: Parenting Resources (general)
The New Speaking of Sex by Meg Hickling is an excellent resource for parents who want to talk to their kids about sex in a confident, open and honest way. more...
How to Talk so Kids Will Listen
In: Parenting Resources (general)
Do you have a relationship with your child that makes you want to tear out your hair? Faber and Mazlish can teach you a new way to parent. more...
All feature articles in Parenting Resources
All contributors in Parenting Resources
Got Water? Make Sure Your Child Drinks Water
In: Parenting Resources (general)
By: Kirsti A. Dyer
Going Beyond Just Reading to Your Child
In: Parenting Resources (general)
Free Printable Morning Routine Charts
In: Parenting Resources (general)
By:
Kelly Pfeiffer
Free Printable Bedtime Routine Charts
In: Parenting Resources (general)
By:
Kelly Pfeiffer
Routine Charts Versus Reward Charts for Children
In: Parenting Resources (general)
By:
Kelly Pfeiffer
All contributing articles in Parenting Resources