The Florida Department of Revenue has been administering the Florida Child Support Enforcement Program since the year 1994. All the members of the department are to provide support services for children in all regions with the exception of two Florida counties namely the Miami-Dade County and the Manatee County. In these counties, the office of the Public Prosecutor provides services in Miami-Dade County while the Manatee County Clerk of Court...more
The Florida Department of Revenue has been administering the Florida Child Support Enforcement Program since the year 1994. The child support payment will be decided after the parents file for a divorce. Normally the amount to be paid is calculated in accordance to the income of both the parents, or only one parent who is the only one having an income, and then the orders are passed by the court. The intention of child support payment is to...more
Every parent will sometimes be faced with a parenting question to which they cannot form an answer. Whether that question be one they are asking themselves or one that someone else has asked them, it is inevitable that it will be asked. Many times, parenting questions can be answered by friends or family members who are experienced parents. When those people cannot provide an answer, the parenting question might be best answered by a pediatrician, teacher or other professional.The most important thing to remember is that when faced with a parenting question, it is crucial that you find an answer. Parenting is not a by-the-book procedure that is identical for every parent. Instead, sometimes the answers that work for one family may not be applicable or workable within another. Therefore, when seeking answers to parenting questions it is important to be sure that you realize that fact.When a parenting question is of a medical nature, referring the question to a nurse or pediatrician is often the best way to get the right answer. While advice from your family might be helpful, medical problems are serious and only a true professional can give you correct and accurate information. This...more
I’ve noticed that the topic in everyone’s conversations these days (aside from employment and the economy), is going green. It’s all over – TV, newspapers, magazines – you name it and it probably has something about going green. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s great. I do think it is important to care for the...more
Shyness develops early in young children. On their own, children cannot overcome shyness. Parents and the immediate family are needed to help children fight shyness. And this should start when they are young and impressionable.The following are some time-tested guides on ways and means for parents to help their child fight shyness and overcome it...more
8 simple steps to a safe child!!It has been said that children are our most valuable resource. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary that we take positive measures to insure their safety and prevent them from becoming victims of crime.Parents...Just because the trip to the store will only take 10 minutes, if you leave children alone a stranger could be blocks away by the time you find out the child is missing. NEVER leave your child or children home alone, in a vehicle, at play, or anywhere. Tell your children what a stranger is in terms they understand. Do you really think a 3 year old is going to think a stranger is dangerous if they offer a big bag of candy, probably not. Also, explain to your kids that just because they see someone everyday (e.g. mailman, paperboy, neighbor, etc.) it does not mean these people are not strangers. If a child can recite the alphabet, they are old enough to be taught their full name, your name, full address, and phone number, including area codes. Teach them how to use a phone. Teach your children the "What if...?" Game, making up different dangerous situations that they might encounter and helping them play out what they would do in that...more
Breakfast Tips for School SuccessSchool has started and you really want your child to have a great school year. Youve bought the right school supplies, new outfits and a back pack. Your child is doing his/her homework. But theres one more thing that...more
If there is any one time of day that is ideal for families to come together it is the final meal of the day. Dinner or suppertime is an opportunity for mother, father and each child to have some face to face time with each other. This is a good time...more
Research conducted by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission offers insights into child development and the types of play toys and games that are appropriate for kids at different levels of development.Having moved beyond the preschool years,...more
If you are and unmarried parent, and are seeking parental custody of your child or children, you will need to follow the same basic procedures used in divorce and separation cases. The biggest difference in filing for parental custody for unmarried...more
Sooner or later we end up with aging parents. And with that comes an entire array of problems we need to deal with. We'll probably need to provide some type of assistance on a regular basis, whether we live nearby or not. It could be finding them a...more
Have you ever asked yourself 'how to' solve a challenging situation or concern with your child? This is the question parents ask me when they feel uncertain how to handle a difficult, on-going problem with their child. You know the experience. Your...more