Tuesday, 22 January 2008
Sites Brasileiros
Monday, 21 January 2008
A day in the life and some sign language links
Posted with permission from Pirate Papa

today we played in the snow for the first time hands got cold pretty quick
upon returning in we discover that snow is in fact edible and delicious
they are both wandering around trying to say 'hermana'
and signing up a storm ... read more >>
All Pro Dad - #4 Be a Role Model
Welcome to All Pro Dad's 10 Ways to be a Better Dad online courses.
Continuing with number Four:
Click on above link to view a video clip that, once viewed, will provide you a basic outline on how to be a better father.
Thanks for participating and please share your success stories with us as you put these 10 Ways to be a Better Dad principles to work in your family.
Keyword: "Guide"
Display humility
Display integrity
Display patience
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What’s a Mother to Do?
Posted with permission from www.vision.org
Of all the difficulties single mothers face, the most distressing one may involve coming to grips with the current understanding about fathers. Fatherhood is no longer seen as being merely a biological or economic role for men. But as research continues to reinforce the fact that men make unique and vital contributions to their children's lives, there is no getting around the reality that some families must function without them. When this happens, must single mothers and their children be shortchanged, or can a single mother raise happy, healthy children? According to the Gurian Institute's training director, Kathy Stevens, they certainly can—and she should know. Stevens, who raised two sons as a single mother, has coauthored several books on children's needs. She recently spoke to Vision about what a single mother can do to make up for a missing father in her child's life. ... read more >>
The Single Parent Controversy
Posted with permission from familymatters.vision.org
Does family research stigmatize single mothers and their children?
Before we finish talking about singles, it seems appropriate to consider the particular challenges of single parents. If I revert to using the term "single mothers" more often than not, it's only because single parents tend to be mothers more often than not.
The most common accusations made against "family restorationists" have to do with political and economic concerns. For instance, in an essay titled "Politics of Family Structure," author and family scholar Arlene Skolnik says that—although there are some "family restorationists" who aren't trying to introduce drastic legislation—most of them: ... read more >>
Sunday, 20 January 2008
Where is the manual?
by Jean Leidloff
The Continuum Concept