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Parenting
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Minnesota Family Law Blog
Bringing Home an Adopted Child: What to Expect the First 3 Months
By Jason Brown
You made it through the red tape of the adoption process and you're finally ready to welcome a child into your family. This is an exciting time, but it's also…
Gender and the Law Prof Blog
The Terrible Gender Stereotypes of Father’s Day Cards
By Tracy Thomas
The Terrible Stereotypes of Mother's and Father's Day CardsThe messaging isn’t subtle, either. Some cards are very clear about which parent is considered more important. “Happy Mother’s Day to a…
Family Law Prof Blog
Parenthood Guilt
By Family Law
From ABC7:Guilt and parenthood seem to go together. When it comes to missing out on a child's game or performance, it can feel devastating to a parent. But some experts…
Family Law Prof Blog
No Fighting in Front of Kids
By Family Law
From Psychology Today:For years I’ve found in clinical experience that the number one cause of children’s psychological problems (apart from severe abuse and neglect) is parents having arguments in front of their kids.…
Family Law Prof Blog
Kids in UK More Likely to Have Smartphone than Resident Father
By Family Law
From the Guardian:Because that’s the main thing, of course. The children. No one flourishes in a home that feels like a war zone, but most children hate it when their…
Family Law Prof Blog
Family Home Night Ideal
By Family Law
From the Atlantic:Every Monday evening, Mormons around the world pause, as families. Together they pray, sing, play games, eat snacks. This is all standard fare for many American households, but…
Family Law Prof Blog
Free-Range Parenting
By Family Law
From the Atlantic:Every few decades, a new idea emerges about the “right” way to raise children. The 1990s saw the rise of the helicopter parent, those anxious middle- and upper-middle-class…
Leaving A Loving Legacy
Guest Blogger: Ashley Taylor from www.disabledparents.org – Preparing Your Home and Your Life for Children as a Disabled Parent
Preparing Your Home and Your Life for Children as a Disabled Parent Preparing your home for parenthood is something every new parent needs to do, but for parents with disabilities, this…
Family Law Prof Blog
NPR Call for Stories
By Family Law
From NPR:NPR Ed is working on a special project about how parents can best explain divorce and separation to their kids, and we need your help.If you have been through…
The Right Coast
The sting of the Tiger Mother – The Boston Globe
The Tiger approach doesn t work for every child, Lulu said, and didn t always for her. But it s important to push kids to reach their full potential . . .…