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Just because you get a divorce, parenting doesn't stop... Shouldn't stop! Do you know this nasty word, co-parenting. Most traditional legal systems and judges do not like this nasty word because it offers too much flexibility in parenting arrangements--who will do what and when? Will there be consistent routines in place? I know, right, all of these challenging questions while your trying to get over an "adult" ... but not your child(ren). Yes, parents, can and many do, co-parent after divorce or separation. Be creative in new parenting expectations: more or less demands, habit building routines, and more should be discussed between you and your ex, and, then, external people that you both associate with.  If not you will have too many people in your bizamiss (pardon the cultural slang). Some suggestions What daily routines does your family follow regarding  mealtime? chores? schoolwork? playtime? television habits? bedtime? friends/relationships? What traditi...

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Did you know that your local public library offers a wide variety of services to adults and children, and home schooling students (hi, my home schoolers I am so proud of you)? Don't hesitate to ask for a tour of all the wonderful services your local library has to offer you and your unique household. Services Offered Books and fine art activities to children, youth and teens Community meeting room Study room Diverse and multicultural collection of books and other library-related materials Computers and other technologies to use  Job and career training workshops Literacy programs Free music downloads Reading clubs Early learning program (Books can be checked out for longer lengths of time or a larger quantity than typical checkouts.) Support your local library by donating or purchasing books and other library materials or volunteer. I do :)

Today's teens are between the age of 12 - 18 (some adults even go further in age to 20). Well, at least we know the legal age of being an adult ... right?  How do you introduce book reading habits to a teen? Here are a few suggestions offered by Michall Jeffers ( WashingtonFamily.com, 2013) : Try forming a teen book club or a parent-child book club. Allow your teen to help out.Choose reading aloud and solo reading activities. My suggestion is to include both forms of reading styles.  I prefer for students to read aloud, giving everyone an opportunity. Create a quiet zone rule for your book club. And other rules as needed, stick with them or revise them as needed. Include other fine arts habits when reading a book that your teen particularly enjoys. It would be a good idea to ask your child's public school teacher for a book list of all books that will be read throughout the academic year. Read them before your child does.  Is it appropriate reading materials for ...

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