Parenting Moments
How to Encourage my Child to Read
Children must learn to read before they can read to learn -- and you can help.
Having "The Talk" with Your Daughter
Girls reach early stages of puberty well before their teens, and it's important parents don't wait too long to have "the talk."
While you can't always prevent teasing, you can teach your kids effective ways of dealing with it.
Lost in Translation
A mother wonders how she'll help her son connect with the grandmother he never met. read more
Questions That Might Prompt More Than One-Word Answers
Questions to ask your children, to get them to open up to you. read more
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Helpful Web Sites for Autism and Genetic Disorders
Web sites and other resources to help you learn about autism and genetic disorders. read more
The Talk: Age-By-Age, Divorce
With the high divorce rate, many families struggle with talking to children about divorce. Our expert offers some insight into the challenges of talking about children and divorce. read more
The Talk: Age-By-Age, Same Sex Relationships
Same-sex relationships are complicated enough for adults to talk about let alone discuss them with children. If you're a gay parent, parenting gay children or know someone in a same-sex relationship, here are some things to know when talking to read more
The Talk: Death of a Family Member
The challenges of explaining the death of a family member to children will happen at some point in your life. While this conversation can be difficult, our experts offer some advice on talking to children about death in the family read more
The Talk: The Down Economy
Many families are impacted by the current economic situation. And it maybe hard talking to children about the economy but it's important to start the conversation about the effects of children and the financial crisis. read more
Top 10 Most Common Parenting Mistakes
Are you looking for some parenting advice from those who have lived through the years of tantrums, rebellion, and more? We have compiled a list of the ten most commonly made parenting mistakes that you should avoid making. read more
10 Things Not to Say to Your Kids
Growing up, you probably heard your share of mom or dad's favorite phrase that just never made sense to you. What phrase do you constantly repeat to your children? Here are the top 10 things not to say to your children and the reasons why. 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 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
Dealing With Mean Girls
Do you remember those middle school years and how hard they were? We have some tips on how to help your child deal with mean girls. 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
Will My Child Forget Me?
Have you recently gone back to work and placed your child into daycare? Are you afraid that he or she will forget you, or worse become more attached to their teacher? Our experts can quickly dissolve your fear, while offering tips on how to 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
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
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
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
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
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
