The article provided below discusses the importance of a father’s involvement during pregnancy and the lack of early education parent programs specifically for fathers in the United States. The article raises awareness on this important issue, provides supporting data, and… Read More ›
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Recommended Article: Mom & Baby Bond
The following thought-provoking article discusses the issue of inmates raising their babies behind bars while completing their sentences. The growing debate about “The Moms and Babies” program revolves around its suitability. While the program provides a mom and baby bond,… Read More ›
Recommended Literature: STOP FGM!
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is defined as “the partial or total removal of the female genitalia or injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.” In many countries around the world, FGM… Read More ›
Recommended Literature: Family Violence & Parental Alienation
Parental alienation, considered a form of emotional abuse, is the psychological manipulation of a child turning against the unwanted parent. Parental alienation usually occurs in cases of divorce or separation. Family violence, on the other hand, is often overlooked by… Read More ›
Recommended Articles: Protected by the Law
December 2017 The act of disciplining children as a form of punishment is slowly but surely becoming an act of the past. Physical punishment, also known as spanking or corporal punishment, is banned in many countries around the world. For… Read More ›
Recommended Article: “The Talk”
As a parent, when is it appropriate to have the “The Talk” with your child? “The Talk” in this sense referring to international and national news reported almost daily about racism, discrimination, gender inequality, xenophobia, LGBTQ rights, etc. It can… Read More ›
Recommended Articles: Co-housing and Child Rearing
July 2017 Co-housing is an intentional community of private homes clustered around shared space such as a large common, kitchen, laundry, recreational, and dining area. Co-housing began in Denmark and expanded into the United States and Northern Europe. However, there… Read More ›
Recommended Articles: Raised Back Home
June 2017 Whether it is the stress of seeking and securing employment, a demanding work schedule, financial difficulty, or lack of childcare; for many immigrant parents, the decision to send their child back home (the country of parent’s birth) to… Read More ›
Recommended Article: Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
June 2017 In the United States, according to the Child Welfare Information Gateway, Federal Guidelines of Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect, mandated reporters typically include social workers, law enforcement, child care providers, teachers, principals, and other school… Read More ›
Recommended Article: “It takes a village”
Let’s face it, child abuse is a topic that many people would rather not talk about. Hearing the stories of children abused by those meant to protect them is not only horrible but will make a person lose faith in… Read More ›