Parenting Topics of Concern
Philosophies and Principles
Nature
vs. Nurture
Each
child is different
Parenting
styles
Marriage and Self Issues
Being
a “good enough” parent
Parents
as a team
Taking
care of your marriage
Romantic
love
Conflict
in marriage
Single
parenting
Keeping
your own friends
The
homemaker
Dealing
with depression in women
Understanding
premenstrual tension
Coping
with menopause
Midlife
and beyond
Male
and Female uniqueness
The
meaning of masculinity
Physical Issues
Eating
healthy
Snacks
Hygiene
Potty
training
Naps
Coping
with adolescence
Emotional / Intellectual Issues
The
Bible and love of the self
Finding
esteem in Christ
Building
security
Developmental
stages
Temperaments
Teaching
how to manage emotions
A
Christian perspective on anger
Language
development
Separation
anxiety
Defining
themselves
Source
of self-esteem in children
Developing
self-esteem in children
Positive
reinforcement
When
positive reinforcement goes too far
Dealing
with death
Grief
and loss
Dealing
with divorce
Dealing
with lying parents
Bedtime
rituals
Nightmares
Teaching
children to be responsible
Understanding
guilt
Spiritual Issues
Training
the child spiritually
Leading
your child to Christ
Teaching
your child to pray
Instilling
character
The
role of heroes
Children
and church
Social Issues
Teaching
service
The
role of play
Playing
with your child
Socialization
Dealing
with rejection
Dealing
with rivalry, hostility and jealousy
Regression
Aggression
Sibling
rivalry
Conflicts
with other kids
Bullies
Teaching
conflict resolution
Parental
overprotection
Hyperactivity
in children
Television
and bad behavior
Sexual Issues
Sexual
education at home
Sexuality
Masturbation
Sexual
Exploration
Healthy
limits of touch
Homosexuality
School Issues
School
issues
IEPs
Getting
authority
Communication
lines
Learning
problems in childhood
Sex
education at school
Discipline Issues
Disciplining
infants
Disciplining
toddlers
What
is the role of discipline?
Teaching
self-control
Dealing
with “no”
Discipline
and love
When
does it become abuse
The
role of warmth and affection in discipline
Physical
discipline – when how and why
From
timeouts to shunning
Parental
provocation
Refusing
to discipline
Spoiling
Threats
or promises
Assigning
chores and responsibilities
Temper
tantrums
Lying
When
you get angry
Security Issues
Childproofing
the house
Fire
drills, tornado drills and preparedness
Adoption and Fostering Issues
Adopted
child
Signs
of trauma
Talking
about the past
Establishing
communication lines
Dealing
with the court system
Dealing
with DCFS
Naming
or renaming children
Hoarding
or overeating
Administration Issues
Picking
baby sitters
Dating
Driving
Use
of the internet
Picking
movies
How
much activity is too much?
Depression
and anxiety
Dealing
with the medical issues
Counseling
Body
image
Knowing
who their friends are