Parenting

The experiences of parenting are rarely what we planned. We often find ourselves in unexpected places with no road map or shining light. Challenges we never imagined can instantly pop into our parenting arena. Parenting is one of life’s most amazing and personal journeys that allows us to venture places never known before.

In our Journey of Parenting section we celebrate the diversity of families from single parent families to same sex parents and families from culturally diverse backgrounds. We offer insight and information into parenting practice and some of the challenges faced in helping our children grow. Be inspired by the personal stories of parents who faced the loss of a child or discovered their child’s autism. Learn how to maintain a great sex life or support your children through separation and divorce.

This section offers personal stories and resources to support you in handling criticism, overcoming change and being the parent you want to be.

A Step Mother's Tale - article by Dolla S. Merrillees

Accept Some Scrapes - Allowing Children the Freedom of Play - article by Sarah Napthali

All You Need is Love - A Grandmother's Story - article by Suzy Zail

An Inventory For Balanced Parenting - article by Tsolagiu M.A. Ruiz Razo

Attachment Parenting: Sound Science Or New-Age Craze? - article by Robin Grille

Baby's First Birthday - No Ducks in Bonnets Here - article by Lynette Lancini

Boys And Weapon Play - Are We Raising Little Terrorists? - article by Jodie Miller

Christmas is Coming... - article by Susan Stark

Christmas Presents - Breaking The Cycle - article by Eleanor Sparks

Co-Parenting - A Commitment Of Love - article by Georgia-Railton Stewart and Brendan Smith

Creating a Soulcentric Family Lifestyle in an Egocentric World - article by Bill Plotkin

Crisis Parenting versus Conscious Parenting - article by Jeni Drew

• Crisis Parenting versus Conscious Parenting - Part 2

Entering The Unobstructed Heart: Lessons In Parenting And The Practice Of Compassion - article by David McDonald

Equality and Child Sexual Abuse - article by Amanda Robinson

Flying Solo - Journey Of A Single Parent - article by Lisa Carfoot

Gender And Grief - How Men And Women Handle Grief - article by Mandy Tanner

Grief And Loss Faced By Our Children - article by Mandy Tanner

Guiding Our Children Through A Death In The Family - A Family's Grief - article by Bronwyn Marquardt

Handling Unwanted Parenting Advice - article by Elizabeth Pantley

Healthy Families - Peace on Earth - article by Yildiz Sethi

Helping Your Chid Manage Change - article by Kylie Ladd

How To Have Great Sex In Spite Of The Kids - Ten Top Tips - article by Jacquie Hellyer

I Have Two Mummies - A Lesbian Parenting Journey - article by Helen Sheehy

Intentional Parenting - Do You Know What Hangs In The Balance? - article by Mark Jordan

Is Your Child Self-Confident? - article by Naomi Aldort

Is Your Child Social? - article by Naomi Aldort

Keeping Children Safe from Sexual Abuse - The Role of Intuition - article by Amanda Robinson

• Keeping Children Safe from Sexual Abuse - Part 2

Kindling - A Story Of A Sperm Donor - article by Stacey Greenberg

Learning To Be A Parent - article by Sam Pearson

Lessons Learnt - The Challenge Of Natural Parenting! - article by Liz Crowe

Natural Parents - Facing Criticism From Opposing Views - article by Robin Grille

Neuro-Linguistic Programming And Parenthood - An Interview With Keith Gilbert - article by Jodie Miller

Nurturing Your Child's Attention Span - article by Naomi Aldort

On The Road With Daniel (Part 2 Of Waiting For Daniel) - article by Caroline McCullough

Our Awakening: Phoebe's Story - A Journal By Megan Sheppard - article by Megan Sheppard

Our Children's Bodies - Body Image And Self Esteem - article by Sarah Buckley

Our Journey To Attachment Parenting - article by Mary Jane Pedwell

Paint The World Green - article by Steve Williams

Parenting As Performance Art - article by Jodie Miller

Parenting Through Transitions- A Feminine Path - article by Sarah Buckley

Parenting Without A Map - article by Geoff Powell

Perfect Parenting - article by Rebecca Jacobson

Right Now! Write Right Now! - Mothering And The Muse - article by Mary Kenyon

Sandplay - A Medium For Children To Express That For Which They Have No Words - article by Lynette Fox

School Reunion Jitters - article by Margaret Hickey

Self Fulfillment and Full Time Parenting - article by Susan Stark

Separation And Divorce - How To Support Our Children - article by Bronwyn Marquardt

Stories, Values, Your Baby And You - article by Marilyn Roberts

Super Nanny Jo Frost - Revolutionary Or Rubbish? - article by Gilly Smith

Taking the Time - A Challenge of Parenthood - article by Susan Stark

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