Ellen Lopez 
Divorce can have a positive impact on children because they are being freed from unhealthy family life. This allows them to have more choices in life which often results in a more happier and fulfilled adulthood for them. The effects of divorce on children tend to be mixed, but mainly negative. This is due to … Read more
Children who experience parental divorce often develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of the breakup. The effects of divorce on children can be substantial and long-lasting. Children with divorced parents often experience significant emotional and behavioral problems, such as depression, anxiety, anger, and aggression. The impact of parental divorce on children is very … Read more
Those who choose to look after their children full time know that it’s a really difficult social position to assume. Here are 8 tips to keep up with the situation and fully assume your new role as a stay-at-home mom! According to some studies, working mothers are in better shape than those who have chosen … Read more
Parental burnout: many mothers – or fathers – experience, or have experienced, this phenomenon of physical and mental exhaustion. Because yes, being a mom is undoubtedly the most beautiful job in the world, but maybe also the most difficult! And many of us would like to do it all together and succeed: to be the … Read more
One of the biggest things aspiring moms want to know about is what pregnancy signs they should be watching out for when they are trying to get pregnant. The simple answer is that there is no single answer for you because every woman will experience different symptoms of pregnancy. However, there are some very common … Read more
Being a parent can be equally difficult and rewarding. One of the difficult parts is that you know you can’t watch your children every moment, and that, inevitably, they’re going to get hurt or upset in a way you can’t immediately understand. When teenagers act up, it can be especially heartbreaking, because you can see … Read more
Wondering if your toddler’s development is on track? Toddler development can be grouped into four areas: language & communication, physical, cognitive, and social & emotional development. Toddlers will develop individually but should generally master milestones by certain ages. The charts below give developmental milestones of 18 month olds, 2 year olds, and 3 year olds. … Read more
Looking for ways to help your toddler speak more often, or would you like to help expand your child’s vocabulary? Scroll down for seven techniques to help your toddler talk. Read with your Toddler Books help expose your toddler to words he/she may not otherwise hear in a normal day, and books also have pictures. … Read more
Children are both excellent negotiators and often highly manipulative. They have an entire, seemingly innate, ability to throw emotional ammunition at their parents, in a bid to get what they want most. Have you ever told your child “No” to something, only a few minutes later saying yes just so they stop bugging you. Perhaps … Read more
As a parent, it is your goal to raise a responsible child who makes good decisions. You pour your heart and soul into attaining this goal, only to find that your teen often makes poor decisions, acts on impulse, and behaves irresponsibly. You are not alone. These are situations that all parents of teenage children … Read more
