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Communicate with Your Baby in the Womb

For many of us, modern life relegates parenting to an on the job experience. Its often a lonely journey and can leave one filled with anxiety and worry. One things for sure, we are not alone on this wonderful, exhilarating and often emotionally complex ride that is the experience of raising a family. But if you look around, there is wisdom and guidance everywhere and you simply need to seek it out.

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Child Custody Rights

Child custody rights vary based on state regulations and the family’s particular situation. Most courts determine child custody rights by taking several factors into consideration, including the child’s age, the child’s mental health, the child’s physical state, the parents’ mental and physical health, social factors, emotional bonds among various members of the family, the child’s location, the impact of custody changes on the child and–in cases where the child is around age 12–the child’s preference.

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Effective Communication for Divorced Parents

Effective communication between parents after a divorce is essential to a smooth transition for the children involved. Feelings of anger, betrayal and sadness can disrupt the communication process, making major parenting decisions difficult and leaving children stuck in the middle. A plan for effective communication between divorced parents will not ease any residual negative feelings, but it can make the coping process easier for everyone involved.