Being Loving And Nurturing,
2019
Brigham Young University - Provo
Being Loving And Nurturing, Megan Northrup, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
Urie Bronfenbrenner, a renowned expert on child development, says every child needs parents who are crazy about him or her-an "irrational relationship." Children are wired to "fall in love" with their parents, and they deserve parents who fall in love back.
Dealing With Infertility And Childlessness,
2019
Brigham Young University - Provo
Dealing With Infertility And Childlessness, Jeremy Boyle, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
One in every six couples will never be able to conceive a child. This can be a very painful realization for a couple who has dreamed of having offspring. The Family: A Proclamation to the World says, "We declare that God's commandment for his children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force."
Why Infants Cry And How To Respond,
2019
Brigham Young University - Provo
Why Infants Cry And How To Respond, Amberly Stevens, Chris Porter, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
It’s 3:00 in the morning. For the past few weeks you’ve only gotten 2-3 hours of sleep at a time and you are exhausted. Your newborn baby won’t stop crying. You feel like you’ve tried everything to get her to stop and you don’t know what else to do. You can’t help but ask in frustration, “Why are you crying?” You are not alone in asking this question. For many years, parents and researchers alike have tried to answer the question “why do babies cry?” and the more important question, “what can I do about it?” This article will try …
Teaching Children Self-Regulation,
2019
Brigham Young University - Provo
Teaching Children Self-Regulation, Megan Northrup, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
One of parents' most important responsibilities is helping children learn to govern themselves. According to experts, the best parenting combines firm expectations and reasonable freedom for children to make their own choices. When parents provide a good balance between rules and freedom, children learn to act responsibly of their own free will, even when parents aren't around.
Teaching Children Democratic Citizenship,
2019
Brigham Young University - Provo
Teaching Children Democratic Citizenship, Sarah A. Smith, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
Citizenship is simply legal status in a country, but democratic citizenship involves much more. It demands becoming informed about issues that affect you and participating with others in determining how society will resolve those issues (p. 12).8
Parents As The First And Foremost Teachers,
2019
Brigham Young University
Parents As The First And Foremost Teachers, Megan Northrup, Craig H. Hart, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
The Family: A Proclamation to the World states that "parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness" (¶ 6). Many of today's scholars support this statement. Family science and child development researchers everywhere are emphatic that good parenting is vital. From the earliest preschool years, the way parents teach and rear their children is critical to their children's development throughout life.
Keeping Tabs On Teens,
2019
Brigham Young University - Provo
Keeping Tabs On Teens, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
Raising teens in today's world can be a daunting challenge. They're vulnerable to dangers that lurk around many corners, whether the corner is at home or miles away.
The Worth Of The Human Soul,
2019
Brigham Young University - Provo
The Worth Of The Human Soul, Jennifer Crockett, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
Every man, woman, and child is the literal offspring of God. Knowing and understanding this truth affects the way we live, the way we treat others, and the way we see the world around us. It is an essential part of understanding the worth of each human soul, including our own. This truth is one of the main focuses in The Family: A Proclamation to the World.
The Art Of Emotion Coaching,
2019
Brigham Young University - Provo
The Art Of Emotion Coaching, April Steed, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
During the last few decades, researchers have increasingly come to understand how important it is to understand our emotions and handle them in a healthy way. The term "emotional intelligence," introduced by Daniel Goleman in a book by the same name, has become common in both research literature and books written for the general public.2
Teaching Children Money Management Skills,
2019
Brigham Young University - Provo
Teaching Children Money Management Skills, Susan Sheldon, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
Has your child ever thrown a temper tantrum at the check register when you said no to a candy bar? If so, you are not alone. Most parents have experienced these frustrating moments when they are tempted to indulge their children to keep them happy.
Developing Close Relationships With Our Teens,
2019
Brigham Young University - Provo
Developing Close Relationships With Our Teens, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
In an era of increased drug use, teenage pregnancy and youth suicide, it's little wonder that most parents are very concerned about their teens. Very often they ask: "How can I protect my teens from these things?" An important key is to develop close, caring relationships with teenagers.
The Sacred Responsibility Of Mothers,
2019
Brigham Young University - Provo
The Sacred Responsibility Of Mothers, Jennifer Crockett, Wendy Woodfield, Sarah Smith, Stephen F. Duncan, Shirley R. Klein
Forever Families
The Family: A Proclamation to the World, states: "Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love and serve one another, to observe the commandments of God and to be law-abiding citizens wherever they live."
Wired For Learning: Promoting Infant Brain Development,
2019
Brigham Young University - Provo
Wired For Learning: Promoting Infant Brain Development, Kathryn Vaughn, Chris Porter, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
Newborns come into the world with sophisticated brains that are phenomenally wired for intellectual growth. During the first year of life, they are more impressionable and able to develop than at any other time in life. This cognitive development affects them for the rest of their lives. Thus parents have a tremendous responsibility and a sacred obligation to nurture their children in love and train them in the Lord's paths.
Guiding Your Children,
2019
Brigham Young University - Provo
Guiding Your Children, Megan Northrup, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
The Family: A Proclamation to the World places the responsibility of guiding children squarely upon parents. Among other things, the Proclamation directs parents to teach their children to love and serve one another, to keep the commandments of God, and to be contributing citizens of the world.
Media And Clothing Market Influence On Adolescent Girls: Warnings For Parents,
2019
Brigham Young University
Media And Clothing Market Influence On Adolescent Girls: Warnings For Parents, Katie Hawkes, Sarah Coyne, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
As young girls seek to assert their own identities, they are inclined to look to women they admire in pursuit of lifestyles to mimic. Confronted with ambiguous age boundaries and bombarded with popular cultural icons, a sexual pandemic is spreading as fashions trickle down into their closets and cultures (Cook, 2004, p. 210). Fueled by influential media and an overly provocative clothing market, today’s young females are rocketing into adult behaviors at young ages, and multiple risks are along for the ride.
Disciplining With Love,
2019
Brigham Young University - Provo
Disciplining With Love, Megan Northrup, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
The Family: A Proclamation to the World counsels parents to bring up their children in love and righteousness. Among the greatest challenges parents face is persuading children to comply and treating them with loving direction when they don't.
Working Successfully Across Households,
2019
Brigham Young University - Provo
Working Successfully Across Households, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
A common outcome of divorce involving children is some form of shared custody that allows children contact and co-residence with their biological parents at alternating times. Current research suggests that regardless of residence, children benefit when they have stable, loving relationships with both parents. This is the ideal for children and should be pursued, unless one parent has problems that place the child in danger. Shared custody arrangements are best for children when all parties agree and parents are willing to work hard, sacrifice, and cooperate.
Discovering And Building Stepfamily Strengths,
2019
Brigham Young University - Provo
Discovering And Building Stepfamily Strengths, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
Strong stepfamilies don't just happen. It takes time and effort to build and maintain a strong stepfamily. Members of stepfamilies must be committed and determined to make it so.
Relational Bullying,
2019
Brigham Young University - Provo
Relational Bullying, Stephanie Deverich, David A. Nelson, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
Childhood bullying is often noticed when physical signs, like bruises and cuts, are present. Although we generally can see the signs of physical bullying, there are other harmful forms of bullying that occur in childhood circles. An even more painful type of bullying is one that hurts a child on the inside. This relational bullying is a hidden type of aggression ( or hostile behavior) where peers harm "others through purposeful manipulation and damaging of their peer relationship"1 (1995).
Teaching Your Child Empathy,
2019
Brigham Young University - Provo
Teaching Your Child Empathy, Kaitlin M. Miller, Laura M. Padilla-Walker, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
Can you remember a time when you heard a baby cry, and suddenly a lot of other babies started crying? You may not have known it, but that was empathy.
