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10 steps to prepare for life with children

10 steps to prepare for life with children

By MICHAEL GROSE It’s hard to explain to the unitiated what parenting is about. After all, you don’t know what you don’t know. Here’s a 10 step program to prepare prospective parents for the delights and dilemmas of raising a young child.Read more

Smacking is not okay

Smacking is not okay

Discipline is an important part of the parenting process, but it doesn’t need to include corporal punishment. There are plenty of effective alternatives to smacking, and they don’t come with negative side effects including resentment and teaching kids how to bully.Read more