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being a parent
Tips that might make parenting a bit easier...

being a dad
Fathering is not the same as parenting - here are some things that all dads can do...

healthy families
The family in which your child grows up in will have a big influence on how well they cope...

family squabbles
A certain amount of quarrelling between brothers and sisters is normal, but sometimes you need to step in...

being a grandparent
There have been many changes in the last fifty years or so which make grandparenting a whole new ballgame...

splitting up
How to deal with your own feelings, while helping your children cope and making important decisions that will affect the whole family...

grief & loss
Whether its due to separation, divorce, illness or death, children and adolescents may feel vulnerable and insecure when families experience a loss...

single parenting
Parenting in a single parent household is different in many ways from parenting in a two parent household. Here's some tips on how to cope ...

step families
Building a new family needs a lot of time, energy and hard work, but you are not alone...

teenage parents
Being a parent is one of the most difficult things you can do, but it is the most important. And it can be fun. Here's some tips from other teenage parents...

general tips for parenting
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All articles are from DoCS Parenting Magazines which were based on the Parenting SA, Parent Easy Guides - see disclaimer & copyright.