Every child deserves to be part of a loving family, and establishing a secure legal relationship known as parentage between parents and their children is critical to the well-being of all families. This provides stability and security for children and allows parents...
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8 Ways to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month With Kids
From September 15 to October 15, the U.S. celebrates the cultures and contributions of Americans who identify as Hispanic or Latinx. National Hispanic Heritage Month is a great time to teach kids about the histories and traditions behind these cultures, try new...
Preparing for a Hurricane or Other Tropical Storm
Hurricanes don’t only affect people living along the coast. They can cause damage hundreds of miles from the shore. Learn how to be prepared. Make a Plan Hurricane season starts on May 15 in the north Pacific and June 1 in the Atlantic and the Caribbean. It...
The Unbreakable Tie: Grandparents and Grandchildren
There are more reasons why grandparents and their grandchildren are inseparable. Children adore the attention and care that grandpas and grandmas provide while the latter are receiving huge bumps of serotonin and stress relief whenever the youngsters are around. Today...
Summertime Safety During Times of Covid
Staying safe during the covid-19 pandemic is even harder during the summer. While most countries are reopening their doors to travelers, people should be aware of the pros and cons of engaging in such activities. To make ensure your family stays safe, you should take...
Integrating Foster Kids into a Family with Biological Kids
Foster parenting can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be stressful. If you already have children at home, you have probably worried about how bringing a foster child into the mix will disrupt your home. Any new child, whether biological or foster, will create...
Five Ways to Build a Better Bond With Your Child
Building a strong relationship with your child is an essential part of parenting. Children who feel bonded with their parents feel safe and secure. It helps them build a strong foundation for future growth and trust. The positive effects of well-attached children...
The Happy Child Parenting App Helps Parents Forge Deeper Bonds with Children
Parenting woes can’t simply be wished away, nor resolved by merely reading a few blogs and articles. The American SPCC realized the need for a science-based, readily available platform to refer to, and partnered with the Human Improvement Project to release the Happy...
3 Tips To Salvage Your December Holidays
*Article originally published on Aha! Parenting December is here, and your child is probably getting excited, no matter what holiday you celebrate. But with coronavirus cases on the rise across the U.S. and throughout the world, most of us will need to alter our...
Can Mediation Make Divorce Easier on Children
As difficult as a divorce can be for a married couple, it can be just as upsetting and confusing for a child. Parents tend to want what is best for their children and are apprehensive about the effects a potentially long, drawn out court battle can have on the family....
4 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Baby’s Risk of Sleep-Related Death
If you’re a new or expecting parent and you don’t know much about safe sleep, you’re not alone. The importance of practicing safe sleep is woefully absent from our society’s cultural awareness. Yet, SIDS is the leading cause of death among babies between 1 month and 1...
Keeping Your Children Happy and Positive During the Transition of a Divorce
Besides feeling emotional about the failure of your marriage, you probably have a lot on your mind, such as the division of marital property, whether the judge will award support and if so, how much, and how you will cope with being a single parent. This article, from...