Posts by Parents Inc of New Jersey
Fitness Tips for Good Health
Staying healthy and active is important for both physical and mental well-being, but busy schedules, work, and family responsibilities can make fitness feel difficult to prioritize. The good news is…
Read More5 Strategies for Preventing Teenage Alcohol Use
As teens grow more independent, they also face more pressure and opportunities to experiment with alcohol and tobacco. While this can feel out of a parent’s control, research shows that…
Read MoreConsequences of Vaping for Teens
Vaping has been around since 2007 and has become the most commonly used tobacco product among teens over the last ten years. Quick Facts on Vaping “Smoking kills more Americans…
Read MoreElder Financial Abuse
What is Elder Financial Abuse? When someone steals money or anything of value from an older person. It can happen by not only stealing the elder’s valuables but also taking…
Read MoreTurning Stress into Strength: Building Resilience in the Heat of the Moment
Parenting is perhaps the only job where a “crisis” can happen five times before breakfast. Whether it’s a toddler’s meltdown over the wrong colored cup or a teenager’s wall of…
Read MorePositive Discipline: 10 Alternatives to Spanking
Several decades ago, spanking was widely considered an acceptable parental response to poor behavior. But years of research show that laying a hand on a child is not only ineffective;…
Read MoreThe Phases of Childhood That Can Make You Crazy
A Parent’s Guide to Sanity Raising children can be one of the most difficult jobs in the world. There are times that all of us as parents go through with…
Read MoreA Child’s Rights
LOVE Each child has a right to know that their parents love and want them. He wants to know that someone is near who cares about what happens to him. …
Read More10 Ways to Manage Stress
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and when stress builds up, it affects everything — our mood, our patience, our health, and even the way we show up for our…
Read More10 Tips for Positive Discipline
Discipline is one of the hardest parts of parenting — and one of the most important. Children learn best when guidance is rooted in respect, consistency, and love. When we…
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