Teen dating violence is a particularly alarming scenario for teenagers and parents. Dating typically starts during teenage years; a violent experience can have long lasting psychological effects on a teen's future. Teens who are in violent relationships may realize they're in one but are unable to c

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The Sony PlayStation 3 has the ability to be jailbroken, much like an iPhone can be jailbroken. However, once your PS3 has been jailbroken, you will lose access to some of the PS3 benefits. Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of jailbreaking your PS3 will help you decide if it's the right move.

Medela Pump In Style Advanced Backpack is perfect for the active mother. This "all in the bag" breast pump kit makes it convenient for on-the-go moms who must express their milk when away from home. ...

Learn about what baby developmental milestones that you'll want to pay attention to. It's not just rolling over and walking that you should be excited about, but there are other minor baby milestones that matter.

With so many options available, choosing the best infant travel system for your precious cargo can be a challenge. By knowing what really matters and by taking the time to do your research, you will find choosing the right baby gear for your little one can be simple.

Older child adoption can often be more complex and come with more risks than adoption of an infant. In this article we look at some older child adoption outcomes and how possible negative situations can be resolved or prevented. The first problem with older child adoption is that older children need

Finding a minor child's birth parents is a challenging task because of the strict laws governing the release of this information. Adoption records are governed by laws that safeguard the invasion of privacy. Moreover, the emotional turmoil of the process adds to the stress of searching. Unless you

Babies do not come with an owner's manual. Many new parents are left confused and overwhelmed when dealing with crying, feeding and sleeping issues. Newborn babies are a lot of work, but the most important thing any parent can do is to remember that it is only temporary. By the end of the first thre

Sexting is defined as preteens and teens sending nude or semi nude pictures of themselves to friends via cell phones, email and the web It is one of the most dangerous forms of communication today.It

Do you have any of these recalled products in your home? Do you know anyone who does? All of these items have been recalled this year because they are dangerous to your children or your family. If you see something you own, stop using it immediately. Most companies offer free repair kits or replacem

For families that are strong and who work well together, there is usually one family member who is the glue or the hub of the family unit. How can you be the person that keeps your family strong and together?

Parents always have a million things to do for before school starts, but here's a back to school checklist just for kids.

We parents sure do put our kids through a testing time don't we?According to David Keirsey (Please Understand Me) we're more likely than most to try and manipulate the genetic code as much as possible in producing clones of ourselves, producing children programmed and destined to achieve w

Yes, you are happy because you and your baby have made it to three months.The past two months have been both challenging and enjoyable.

Ahh, the bugle cry of back to school. Does joy at the sound of the school bell make you feel like a mean mom? That alone should not do it. But that, along with a plan based on the three R's to take charge for a smooth transition, should.

I recently had a mom of a seven year old girl tell me she was having a lot of problems with her daughter. She wasn't doing the things she was asked to do, she was arguing a lot, and just generally challenging her mother with virtually everything.

Kangaroo Mother Care is now being recommended by hospitals and midwives as a way to balance the hormones that are naturally released during pregnancy, childbirth and after birth. A part of KMC is on skin-to-skin contact and the continuous or intermittent skin contact which promotes the production an

News stories on autism research, from around the Web, featured in the daily news folder on About.com Children With Special Needs in 2010.

While sport will not cure everything its a great starting point and with so many benefits, not just fitness but others as well, it can also teach them a lot of what they will need later in life.