Focus on the Child
Web sites that focus on the health and well-being of the child in the single parent home.
Dealing with Abandonment Trauma  It is not possible to eliminate the trauma from the abandonment of a child, but it is possible for the custodial parent to aid the child in finding healthy ways to deal with his/her emotions. Dealing with Teen Suicide  Prevention is the obvious goal when it comes to teen suicide. But what can we do once it happens to help our teens deal with the aftermath? Family N You [offsite link] Not only a section just for single parents that tackes special needs in an open & honest manner, but also guides for childrenīs growth, psychology, health, discipline, and lots of creative activities. Finding Balance Through Nature  A childhood experience that has stayed with me all my life has also been helpful in raising my daughters. Teaching relaxation and balance through nature has amazing effects! Go Green with ALL  All small & mighty laundry detergent is sponsoring a contest to encourage families and schools to "go green." Helping Children Cope with Loss  Coping with loss can be difficult for an adult and yet it is a parentīs job to help our children learn how to deal with loss and keep them feeling safe as a child. What can we do to accomplish these tasks? Keeping Children Out of Divorce  The break-up of a family due to divorce will always have some impact on the children. However, there are ways for parents to keep this damage to a minimum. Life After Abandonment  Abandonment is a feeling that never goes away. A person simply cannot "get over it" without first walking through it and thoroughly exploreing it. What does happen when our children face abandonment and decide to deal? Overachievers Revisited  There is nothing wrong with a drive for success, as long as it does not squelch the desire to enjoy life. Overachievers sometimes lose focus of this fact and need to be taught a different view of living. Relationship Lessons for Teens and Young Adults  Teens and young adults face many challenges in learning lifeīs relationship lessons. How can we, as parents, assist them in this process? SAMMY Scholarship  The Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year scholarship awards $7,500 to eligible student athletes who excel in academics and athletics. Find out how to apply here! Support the VFW National Home for Children  Join General Motors in supporting the VFW National Home for Children this Memorial Day! Talking about Divorce and Abandonment  Dealing with divorce and/or abandonment is never easy, especially for a child. Ignoring the situation and your childīs feelings are never the answer. Take the time to talk with them, and especially to listn. Teen Depression  Teens are a strange breed, exhibiting mood swings and developing their own personalities and character traits. So how do we know, as parents, when there is a real problem? Teens and the GSA  The teenage years are a critical time of examining sexuality and beliefs regarding sexuality. As parents and adults, are we promoting the right environment for our teens to successfully answer these difficult questions for themselves? The Benefits of Nature  Our society, which once depended upon nature, has been slowly losing touch with nature. Perhaps modernization has resulted in a loss of balance that can only be restored through the "great outdoors." Zero Tolerance or Zero Sense?  Do zero tolerance policies serve their purpose? Do the benefits outweigh the pitfalls? Or are they a scapegoat to keep adults from making decisions? Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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