Question 1

what is attachment parenting?

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Refers to children: Child forms a strong emotional bond with caregivers during childhood with lifelong consequences.  The absent parent or child going from one foster home to another children can develop reactive attachment disorder, they can't trust adults. Children needs to know that a parent is there when they need them.

Question 2

what are some good parenting styles?

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Active parenting: This style teaches you to give your child freedom with limits. The limits expand as the child shows more responsibility. Check out dr. Michael popkin's program at www.Activeparenting.Com. I used to teach the class to parents and found to be the best.

Question 3

what are some tips for team parenting?

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Be a team: All members of the "team" need to agree on the main aspects of their plan ahead of time and stick to it, backing each other up at all times. They (i assume you mean mom and dad) must also try not to undermine each other's judgment in front of the child.

Question 4

how can i cope with my parent's death?

Accepted Answer

Comfort and support: You can cope best by letting all of your thoughts and feelings be just as they are.  There is not "getting over" a death, there is only deeply resting with everything that comes up. Losing a loved one is a very important moment in one's life and can bring about great changes if one does not "shut things down".  Be gentle with yourself and seek psychological services to allow for growth from grief.

Question 5

what kind of parent gets arrested for drugs?

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Unfit ones: Parents that should not have kids in the first place-.

Question 6

how can i decide whether to become a parent?

Accepted Answer

Tough question: Deciding to become a parent is one of life's most difficult questions. I suspect that there is never a "good time" to parent. Parenting requires time, money and patience. You can look to professional counseling, religious leader, friends and family for help with the decision. Ultimately, you must decide but we all have resources to help with tough choices in life. Use them, best wishes.

Question 7

why is community support important for parenting?

Accepted Answer

Stress reduction: Parenting is the most important job one can have and therefore support in the process from fellow parents is critical to helping keep the stress under control.  Whether this comes formally through support groups or informally through friends and family, support is part of self care and helps us keep our stress at bay.  Support can provide us with tips and relief in times of need.

Question 8

how do you deal with a parent who has borderline?

Accepted Answer

DBT: Dbt (dialectic behavior therapy) has been helpful for some with bpd.  If it is available in your location, it is a good first step.  Some 12 step programs including aa or al-anon can also be helpful especially if there are substance abuse issues in either the parent or the family.

Question 9

how much should parent pay if living with a child?

Accepted Answer

CHILD SUPPORT: Parent should pay for everything including the child if he is the breadwinner in the family. If wife is working, then she contributes to the family household expenses.

Question 10

if death of a parent does the pain heal by time or no?

Accepted Answer

Bereavement: Anytime we lose someone close to us there is always a period of pain. In normal bereavement, time does heal the pain. However, if your distress persists, you may need additional support. A support group would help.

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