Free Parenting Resources

You know there’s nothing more important than raising a child. However, being a parent is not an easy job. Babies don't come with instruction books and often a lack of family, school or community support means you're seeking parenting help all on your own.

The Learning Community (TLC) is here to make getting the parenting help you need easy. We provide you with free parenting resources such as Tips for Parents, parenting videos and hundreds of links to really useful parenting websites. There is no charge to access our giant parenting resource library. Getting started is as easy as clicking one of the links below:

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Pornography and 14 Year Old? Where's the Parental Authority?
3/9/2010 10:53:00 AM Parent Power Blog
I was just reading one of the mommy forums I subscribe to and a mother posted that she keeps catching her 14 year old son watching porn on their family computer, and she's wondering what to do. Her top idea is to cut him off from the computer but to buy him a "harmless" magazine like Maxim or Playboy. I think her question and the extreme range of answers illustrate just how uneducated and insecure parents feel about parenting. But when it gets into issues that we, as adults, haven't even completely figured out, our kids are in a tricky and uncomfortable place. More...

Becoming a Foster Parent, Part III
3/2/2010 1:50:00 PM Parent Power Blog
This past weekend, we had a moment of doubt as we thought of everything coming up this month related to foster care--and felt stressed about having such a busy schedule. We wanted to make certain we would be able to handle this increased responsibility long term without feeling overwhelming stress or resentment towards the child. More...

Why Don't You Just Tell Me?!
3/1/2010 11:08:00 AM Parent Power Blog
The kids are always asking, "Guess what?" or "Can I ask you something?" or "Do you know what happened?" I really wish they'd just get to the point! More...

Tips on Kids and Pets

Having a pet in the family can be a rewarding experience for kids. In addition to learning responsibility, kids often feel they have a friend in their pet and confide in them. Pets share love and affection and teach kids empathy as well as important life lessons about reproduction, aging, and death.

Considering adding a pet to your family? Children can learn responsibility from caring for an animal, and pets can be affectionate and fun. But before you make a trip to the pet store, be certain you understand all that's involved:

Tips for Parents: Kids and Pets

The Pet Adoption Process: What to Expect

Kids and Dogs: Teaching Responsibility Through Pet Ownership

Pets and a New Baby

Pet Fun and Information for Kids:

Petpourri: An animal care activity selection for children

ASPCA Animaland

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Consejos para padres: Los niños y las mascotas

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