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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
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
Real Moms, Real Topics: Raising an Autistic Child
Raising a child with a developmental disorder, such as autism, can be extremely difficult. Read on as four moms share their confusion, their efforts, their disappointments and, their joy, all related to autism. 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: 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
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
A Living Education: Five Things Pets Teach Children
Poet William Blake once wrote, "Everyone that lives, lives not alone nor for itself." This is especially true when it comes to our pets. 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
Parenting Teens
Teenage brains process information differently than adult brains do. Learn why teens earn the reputation of being hormonal and impulsive, and how you can make fair rules to guide teens through this turbulent time. read more
Ready for Bunk Beds?
Your children may be begging for bunk beds, but making a big purchase like this is not just a matter of money, it's a matter of safety too. Here are some things to consider before you buy. read more
Quiz: What's Your Parenting Style?
From Boot Camp to Anything Goes, take our 10-question quiz to determine your parenting style. 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
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
Presidential Pets
Presidents love pets! Check out the famous dogs, cats, and animals who have lived in the White House as pets of the First Family. read more
