forever.devoted: How can I find places that are offering children to adopt for Christmas? I live in Florida and am interested in "adopting" needy children (giving them new clothing, toys, etc.) for Christmas. I know the Salvation Army is offering an Adopt a Child for Christmas program at our local mall, but I've adopted six children from this … [Read more...] about How can I find places that are offering children to adopt for Christmas?
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How much does a child need to “play” with adults in order to be happy and psychologically healthy?
Brahbrah: How much does a child need to "play" with adults in order to be happy and psychologically healthy? I spend a lot of time around children, and I find that, starting at age three, the first thing they ask of me is if I will "play" (usually a make believe game) with them. I don't like "playing" this way. I enjoy talking with children, … [Read more...] about How much does a child need to “play” with adults in order to be happy and psychologically healthy?
What is the term for children who do poorly in school due to abuse?
: What is the term for children who do poorly in school due to abuse? There is a term that defines when children who normally make good grades in school suddenly start failing classes. When the school discovers the child is being abused or mental disturbance, they work with the child and the child generally can rebound and start doing well in … [Read more...] about What is the term for children who do poorly in school due to abuse?
What are your thoughts on having children young?
allie: What are your thoughts on having children young? Me and my fiance both want three or four children close in age. I want to start having children at age twenty or twenty one. He wants to wait until after college, so around twenty four or twenty five. I don't want to wait that long. In your opinion, what are the pros and cons of having … [Read more...] about What are your thoughts on having children young?
At what age do children start to differentiate myth and reality?
Brad H: At what age do children start to differentiate myth and reality? We're all taught myths as children as a means of providing explanations for things we don't have a hope of understanding due to our level of cognitive development. Things such as creation myths, for example, help parents answer their kid's questions without requiring the … [Read more...] about At what age do children start to differentiate myth and reality?
What is the best way to transfer my small business to my son?
johndmershon: What is the best way to transfer my small business to my son? I want to give my son my business without charging him any upfront money. I would like to pull a small income from the business each month as a retirement. I dont want a share in the business just a guaranteed payment each month. I have been in business since 1983 and have … [Read more...] about What is the best way to transfer my small business to my son?
How do parents who have children without autism deal with raising an autistic child?
Izzy r: How do parents who have children without autism deal with raising an autistic child? As in, they already had children without autism, then they have a child with autism. How do the parenting skills change? Answers and Views: Answer by bubbleb3Read Jenny McCarthy's book she has an autistic son. Answer by MomseyParenting skills … [Read more...] about How do parents who have children without autism deal with raising an autistic child?