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being a teen parent
Posted on 08. Oct, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
well i’m not sure what to say but just listen and type a comment
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Teen Pregnancy – Natalie’s story
Posted on 28. Sep, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
This programme follows pregnant teenagers as they prepare for the birth of their babies, offering a valuable insight into what life is really like for young mums. Natalie, faced with the prospect of bringing a child into the world, has rediscovered the importance of education. Although conception rates for the under 18s are at their lowest for 20 years, England and Wales still have the highest number of pregnancies in Western Europe, with more than 40000 babies born to teenage mothers in 2005. Often negatively portrayed in the press, teenage mothers regularly find themselves the brunt of society’s prejudices. Behind the statistics and the stereotypes are some who cope admirably and others who struggle to deal with the consequences of their actions.
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Families Need Fathers on BBC South Today
Posted on 13. Sep, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
Families Need Fathers’ Parliamentary Officer Craig Pickering on BBC South Today discussing the Child Support Agency.
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Teen Pregnancy – In Care – Kevani’s story
Posted on 10. Sep, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
This programme follows pregnant teenagers as they prepare for the birth of their babies, offering a valuable insight into what life is really like for young mums. Kevani is pregnant and in care. Although conception rates for the under 18s are at their lowest for 20 years, England and Wales still have the highest number of pregnancies in Western Europe, with more than 40000 babies born to teenage mothers in 2005. Often negatively portrayed in the press, teenage mothers regularly find themselves the brunt of society’s prejudices. Behind the statistics and the stereotypes are some who cope admirably and others who struggle to deal with the consequences of their actions.
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Teen Pregnancy – Impact on family – Adele’s story
Posted on 04. Sep, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
This programme follows pregnant teenagers as they prepare for the birth of their babies, offering a valuable insight into what life is really like for young mums. Adele has found the support of her family vital in coping with the stress of having a baby. Although conception rates for the under 18s are at their lowest for 20 years, England and Wales still have the highest number of pregnancies in Western Europe, with more than 40000 babies born to teenage mothers in 2005. Often negatively portrayed in the press, teenage mothers regularly find themselves the brunt of society’s prejudices. Behind the statistics and the stereotypes are some who cope admirably and others who struggle to deal with the consequences of their actions.
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Boyfriends, girlfriends…already?
Posted on 31. Aug, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
Are your children getting into relationships sooner than you expected? Find out what it means to have a girlfriend or boyfriend at a young age, and get an idea of whats really going on with tips for supporting their understanding of love and relationships as they grow up. For more videos packed with expert advice on raising children from 5-19, go to: www.parentchannel.tv Related Links * www.brook.org.uk : confidential advice for young people * www.relate.org.uk : sex and relationships counselling * www.fpa.org.uk : the confidence to talk about sex * www.nhs.uk : talking about sex * www.bbc.co.uk : parenting adolescents
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UK Secret Courts: The Judiciary and Shared Parenting
Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
An extract from a BBC tv program on ‘UK Secret Courts and the Judiciary’.FIND OUT MORE! SUBJECT PLAYLIST Representing Yourself in UK Family Courts lipfamilycourts.blogspot.com Shared Parenting Research sharedparentingresearch.blogspot.com CAFCASS cafcasscourts.blogspot.com Parental Alienation Syndrome PAS intractablehostility.blogspot.com The Welfare of the Child in UK Family Proceedings welfareofchildren.blogspot.com COMMENTS “Very many thanks for sending me a copy of your interesting and informative guide on ‘even Toddlers Need Fathers’. I much appreciate your drawing my attention to it”. PROFESSOR SIR MICHAEL RUTTER, 13th March 2002. “I am very grateful to all those, like yourself who have written and particularly where you have been able to demonstrate your own thinking from the experiences you have had. Congratulations on your battle”. Former UK Home Secretary and father DAVID BLUNKETT, 22 March 2005. “The PRIME MINISTER has asked me to thank you for your recent letter and enclosure. The Prime Minister does not issue photographs of his children and therefore has to decline your request. He has however asked me to pass on his best wishes”. 1O DOWNING STREET, 8 March 2001. “It was thoughtful of you to enclose a copy of your book ‘even Toddlers Need Fathers’ and HER MAJESTY has noted your concerns”. BUCKINGHAM PALACE, 26 July 2006. LINKS WEBSITE ‘even Toddlers Need Fathers’ – not for profit www.eventoddlersneedfathers.com YouTUBE VIDEO CHANNEL http TWITTER twitter.com
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Fathers’ Rights on the BBC
Posted on 06. Aug, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
A BBC radio discussion of fathers’ rights.FIND OUT MORE! – evenToddlers – SUBJECT PLAYLIST Representing Yourself in UK Courts and Fathers’ Rights Helping fathers sustain a relationship with their child or children through the courts – The ‘joke’ is that fathers do not have any rights in UK courts. URL: www.youtube.com Child Psychology and UK Fathers’ Rights What is the research basis for decisions taken in family proceedings in UK courts. How does the attachment theory apply and is the concept of ‘maternal deprivation’ relevant? URL: www.youtube.com Shared Parenting and UK Fathers’ Rights What is the research evidence for UK courts treating both parents with parity of esteem in the eyes of their children? URL: www.youtube.com Domestic Violence and UK Fathers’ Rights What is the research evidence, if any, for domestic violence against males? URL: www.youtube.com Mediation and UK Fathers’ Rights If mediation does not work why is it so popular in UK courts? URL: www.youtube.com CAFCASS and UK Fathers’ Rights CAFCASS Officers make recommendations to UK court about children in family proceedings. But how do they operate? URL: www.youtube.com Parental Alienation Syndrome PAS – UK Fathers’ Rights What is Parental Alienation Syndrome and why is it not recognised in UK courts? URL: www.youtube.com Baby ‘P’ – UK Social Services and Child Protection What guidelines do Social Services in the UK adopt to protect the children in their care? URL: www.youtube.com Fathers’ Rights …
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Domestic Violence Against Males in the UK – BBC ONE SHOW
Posted on 05. Aug, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
BBC ‘One Show’ program featuring domestic violence against males.FIND OUT MORE! – evenToddlers – SUBJECT PLAYLIST Representing Yourself in UK Courts and Fathers’ Rights Helping fathers sustain a relationship with their child or children through the courts – The ‘joke’ is that fathers do not have any rights in UK courts. URL: www.youtube.com Child Psychology and UK Fathers’ Rights What is the research basis for decisions taken in family proceedings in UK courts. How does the attachment theory apply and is the concept of ‘maternal deprivation’ relevant? URL: www.youtube.com Shared Parenting and UK Fathers’ Rights What is the research evidence for UK courts treating both parents with parity of esteem in the eyes of their children? URL: www.youtube.com Domestic Violence and UK Fathers’ Rights What is the research evidence, if any, for domestic violence against males? URL: www.youtube.com Mediation and UK Fathers’ Rights If mediation does not work why is it so popular in UK courts? URL: www.youtube.com CAFCASS and UK Fathers’ Rights CAFCASS Officers make recommendations to UK court about children in family proceedings. But how do they operate? URL: www.youtube.com Parental Alienation Syndrome PAS – UK Fathers’ Rights What is Parental Alienation Syndrome and why is it not recognised in UK courts? URL: www.youtube.com Baby ‘P’ – UK Social Services and Child Protection What guidelines do Social Services in the UK adopt to protect the children in their care? URL: www.youtube.com …
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UK Family Courts on the BBC
Posted on 03. Aug, 2010 by Young Parents Guide.
A radio discussion about Family Courts on the BBC.FIND OUT MORE! SUBJECT PLAYLIST Representing Yourself in UK Family Courts lipfamilycourts.blogspot.com Shared Parenting Research sharedparentingresearch.blogspot.com CAFCASS cafcasscourts.blogspot.com Parental Alienation Syndrome PAS intractablehostility.blogspot.com The Welfare of the Child in UK Family Proceedings welfareofchildren.blogspot.com COMMENTS “Very many thanks for sending me a copy of your interesting and informative guide on ‘even Toddlers Need Fathers’. I much appreciate your drawing my attention to it”. PROFESSOR SIR MICHAEL RUTTER, 13th March 2002. “I am very grateful to all those, like yourself who have written and particularly where you have been able to demonstrate your own thinking from the experiences you have had. Congratulations on your battle”. Former UK Home Secretary and father DAVID BLUNKETT, 22 March 2005. “The PRIME MINISTER has asked me to thank you for your recent letter and enclosure. The Prime Minister does not issue photographs of his children and therefore has to decline your request. He has however asked me to pass on his best wishes”. 1O DOWNING STREET, 8 March 2001. “It was thoughtful of you to enclose a copy of your book ‘even Toddlers Need Fathers’ and HER MAJESTY has noted your concerns”. BUCKINGHAM PALACE, 26 July 2006. LINKS WEBSITE ‘even Toddlers Need Fathers’ – not for profit www.eventoddlersneedfathers.com YouTUBE VIDEO CHANNEL http TWITTER twitter.com
