Moving on
Article Abstract:
A mother bids farewell to childraising. Although raising babies requires much parental attention, it proves to be simpler than raising teenagers because of the latter's accompanying emotional conflicts. The transition beyond childraising allows more opportunities for parents' self-improvement.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1996
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Raising a reader
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A woman describes how well-motivated her neurologically impaired child was to read even though reading was a very laborious process for her. The girl's motivation may have came from her mother's love of reading, which she made apparent throughout her daughter's childhood.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1996
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My daughter the tom-boy
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Issues concerning parents' expectations based on the gender of their child are discussed. The experiences of raising a baby girl with the initial prediction and desire for her to be tomboy are recalled.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 2001
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