Parenting: Family – Raising – Nurturing
Parenting styles overview and why they matter

Parenting styles overview and why they matter

What are parenting styles? Parenting styles are broad, recurring patterns in how caregivers interact with children. The best-known framework comes from developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind and was later expanded by other researchers. In this model, parenting is often described along two major dimensions: responsiveness and demandingness. Responsiveness refers to warmth, sensitivity, emotional availability, and respect […]

Month-by-month pregnancy care guide

Month-by-month pregnancy care guide

Months 1 and 2: Confirming pregnancy and starting care In the first two months, many people notice a missed period, tender breasts, nausea, tiredness, or needing to urinate more often. Some people have very few symptoms. After a positive pregnancy test, contact a doctor, midwife, or clinic to plan your first prenatal visit. Prenatal means […]

How culture influences parenting explained

How culture influences parenting explained

Culture gives parenting its meaning Culture influences parenting by shaping what caregivers believe children need in order to become healthy, competent adults. In one cultural setting, a “well-raised” child may be expected to speak confidently, make independent choices, and assert personal preferences. In another, a well-raised child may be expected to show restraint, respect elders, […]

Support Services for Young Mums and Dads

Support Services for Young Mums and Dads

Highlights In This Article If you’re a teenager who is a parent, you might be thinking about: Continuing Your Education While continuing education can be…

Medical Travel Assistance for Rural Families

Medical Travel Assistance for Rural Families

Highlights In This Article Healthcare Travel Support for Rural Families If you live in a rural or remote area and need to travel for health…

Dental Benefits for Children: How Public Coverage Can Help

Dental Benefits for Children: How Public Coverage Can Help

Highlights In This Article Understanding the Child Dental Benefits Schedule The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a government initiative that helps families access preventative…

Understanding the Child Care Subsidy: A Guide for Families

Understanding the Child Care Subsidy: A Guide for Families

Highlights In This Article Overview of the Child Care Subsidy The Child Care Subsidy is a government program aimed at making child care more affordable….

Family Tax Benefit – Part A and Part B

Family Tax Benefit – Part A and Part B

Highlights In This Article Overview of the Family Tax Benefit Family Tax Benefit (FTB) is a two-part payment for eligible families to assist with child-rearing…

Payments for Families

Payments for Families

Highlights In This Article Family Tax Benefit Family Tax Benefit is a two-part payment that helps with the cost of raising children. To receive this…

Health Care and Financial Support Programs

Health Care and Financial Support Programs

Highlights In This Article What is Health Care Assistance? Health care assistance provides access to medical and hospital services, as well as certain prescription medicines,…