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 Question of the Month

As a Dad are there any programs that I can get some help to avoid mistakes?

Answer: A New "Caring Dads" Program was just announced to help Fathers... To read more Click Here

What are some activities a family can do together?

Answer: There are numerous activities and projects your family can do together. You should consider our latest "70 Activities and Project Ideas for Families in Worcester County in Spring & Summer!" to get some ideas! To read more Click Here

What teaches a child more, my behavior or my words?

Answer: We teach through our actions (behaviors) more than through our words. To learn more click here.

Are there some parenting tips for disciplining teens?

#5. Be as consistent with your discipline as you possibly can. No one can be 100% consistent but the closer you can be to 100% the easier and less confusing it will be for everyone involved. To see all ten tips Click Here

My teenager says often to us as parents; "You all don't know what I'm going thru." How can we get more empathetic for each others needs?

Learning how to be empathetic demonstrates a sense of caring by “walking a mile in someone else’s shoes” as the old saying goes ... To Read More Click Here

Is it okay for my child sometimes to get angry?

 When children feel hurt or pain or loss, talking about it is good. Keeping it inside is not.... To Read More Click Here

I am so busy, how can I make time to spend with my kids?

 Make a plan and push forward with that plan. If you don’t spend enough time with your kids, set aside some time and schedule it in your busy schedule. If you only see your kids every other weekend, sit down and make that time special... To Read More Click Here

How do I develop a healthy self-esteem in my child? What are the best things parents can give their children?

 In my opinion, it gets down to two basic concepts, hope and a high self-esteem... To Read More Click Here

How Can I Manage My Family Crisis?

The central question this man asks is “How can I help…the situation, the child, my spouse?” etc...For More Click Here

What does it mean to be Nurturing?

To nurture is to promote the growth and development of all of one’s positive traits, qualities, and characteristics...For More Click Here

What is the function of this web site WorcesterParents.org?

  The function of this web site is hopefully to be your parenting resource center for Worcester County, Maryland residents by providing free parenting help. WorcesterParents.org. is the web site for all of your parenting resources. We answer your parenting questions with resources and guidance to help make your “parenting job” the best it can be. We share the knowledge and skills of both real parents and professionals to help with your questions and concerns.

What is the Worcester County Infants and Toddlers Program?

What do you think could help curtail the recent onslaught of teen violence in the local area?

Local Responses:

Jason Castaneda

"They need something to give them a sense of ownership in the community in which they live. Lacking this; the violence does not matter to them because it does not affect “their” community. Any/all violence is seen as a series of unconnected events and not as a “community problem”."


Alan Forsythe

"They are lacking the guidance from their parents."


Tamala Khamdeth

"It’s all on TV, people on TV can get away with it and they think they can too.
Also a lot of teens are messing with drugs and they just don’t care.
Better role models and prevention of drug use are needed."