Raising Kids:

Parenting Skills for the 21st Century

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Parenting is becoming an art form in today's culture.  The fast pace of family life and the many influences that are present in our childrens' lives make it increasingly difficult for we parents to raise them well.

This website was created to provide current and future parents information to help them with some of the more challenging situations they will face. It also contains helpful links to resources on parenting and family life.

General Topics:

1. Why Have Kids? - An important question to ask and answer honestly.
2. Work/Life Balance - It's quality and quantity!
3. The Role of the Extended Family - Giving our kids identity.

Babies & Toddlers:

1. Sleeping Through the Night - The first major battle.
2. Day Care - One of the biggest dilemas you'll face early.
3. Tantrums - Understanding them and making them stop!
4. Potty Training - A pay raise for Mom and Dad.
5. Social Skills - How and when should kids interact with other kids?

Grade Schoolers:

1. Sibling Rivalry - Help your kids develop the skills they'll need for life.
2. ADHD and Medications - To medicate or not to medicate?
3. Bullies - How to beat them at there own game. 
4. Faith & Spirituality - Helping them with why we're here.
5. Grades & Homework - The value of A's, B's, and C's.
6. Manners - Much ado about nothing?
7. Diet & Excercise - A gift that will last their whole lives.
8. Decision Making - Morality and Ethics for teens - teaching them to fish.
9. Sex Education - How, When and Where to do this right.

Teenagers:

Internet/T.V./Music - Keeping your kids safe.
Sports & Activities - The fine line between engaging and overscheduling.
Dating - Helping to take the pressure off.
Drug Abuse, Alcohol and Smoking - Doing whatever it takes.
Value of Money - Overcoming the entitlement mentality.
College Preparation - It starts sooner than you think.
Vacations - Great ones you will all remember for life.

Why Have Kids?