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Legal Planning that Every Parent Should Know About
Talking about legal planning for your family is never something up there on your list of fun things to do. However, finding yourself without a plan can be scary so there’s no time like the present to sit down and just do it. Get started with these read more
10 Great Growing Up Tips To Share With Your Child
The advice that you give your children will stick with them as they grow. Here are 10 tips to definetely take the time to talk about with your kids. read more
My 8-Year-Old Daughter Wants to Wear Make-up!
It seems that everywhere you turn there are young girls dressed up to appear older than they are. This doesn't set a great example for your child, and can prove to make situations difficult when your daughter asks to wear make-up at a young age. Our read more
Help! My Daughter Hasn’t Been Asked to Prom
We help one mother deal with her daughters disappointment with not having been asked to prom. read more
Talking about Dating and First Relationships with Teens
When will your teen be interested in dating? Here’s how to discuss your teen’s interest in relationships, plus how to deal with first boyfriends, girlfriends—and breakups. read more
How Can I Encourage My Young Child to Read?
Are you concerned about your child's reading progress? Here are some encouraging tips to help kids with reading. read more
Talking about Smoking, Alcohol and Drugs with Teens
Do you know the signs of teen substance abuse? Use this list of smoking, alcohol and drug symptoms, plus learn how to talk to teens honestly about your own past with these substances. read more
Early Sex Talks for Grade-schoolers
Chances are, your child knows more about the birds and the bees than you think. But there will come a time when she asks you outright about sex. Prepare yourself for “The Talk” with these guidelines for discussing puberty, privacy, body parts, read more
Talking about Responsibilities with Teens
Can your teen handle major responsibilities? The more you expect of your child early on, the more mature she will be. Here, we look at teen responsibilities, from chores to driving. read more
Little Red Schoolhouse or School of Hard Knocks?
Making sense of bullying in today's society. read more
Mothers and Daughters: How to Talk "The Talk"
Girls reach early stages of puberty well before their teens, and it's important parents don't wait too long to have "the talk" with their daughters. Learn when a good time is to start and how to best approach these sensitive subjects with read more
When Words Hurt: How to Help Your Child Handle Teasing
It's a fact of life -- children tease each other. While you can't always prevent the teasing, you can teach your kids effective ways of dealing with it. read more
What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up?
It's the eternal question that sometimes leaves kids squirming. Learn how best to inquire about a child's aspirations, if you should ask at all, and how to respond to his or her answer. read more
Protecting Kids Online
The Internet is complex, and kids need help negotiating it. Learn how to strike just the right note when dealing with Internet safety. read more
My Child Won't Talk To Me!
Do you have trouble getting your tween to talk to you? We have some expert advice on how to encourage communication between you and your child. read more
