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  1. 10 Tips to establish rules for your teen
    You know it. You dread it. Ahhhhh, the teen years have arrived! But they don't have to be painful parenting ones if you establish...
  2. How to monitor your kids on the web
    Let’s face it: The Internet is here to stay, and as helpful as it is to have information at our fingertips, it's rife with danger,...
  3. Learn more about your kids through communication
    If you want to learn more about your kids, just listen . And talk. And share a lot. That's the experts' advice for opening up...
  4. Tips for making yourself more available to your kids
    Developing an open-door policy with your kids and letting them know you’re available requires several things. First and foremost,...
  5. Expert advice and ways to teach kids to avoid abductors
    Child abduction: It’s a parent’s worst nightmare, but it doesn’t have to come true. Parenting safety is first and foremost,...
  6. Adjusting sleep schedules for school
    Have you started adjusting sleep schedules in preparation for school? I love summer as much for the looseness of the days as...
  7. Trendy American baby names
    Are you looking for a trendy American baby name for your girl or boy? Parents turn to baby name books, websites and more in search...
  8. Monday Mom challenge: Plan a family reunion
    Do you remember running around with your cousins in Grandma's backyard? Idyllic times, weren't they? When did you last see those...
  9. Helping your teen lose weight
    Maybe your daughter never lost her baby fat. Maybe the son who used to be lean and lanky is suddenly a little less... lean. However...
  10. Helping kids make a good impression on teacher
    How can kids make a good impression on their teacher? During the next two months, children all over the country will mark the start...
  11. Meeting your child's teacher
    The start of a new school year is exciting for everyone - kids, teachers and parents alike. There is anticipation and anxiety and...
  12. When your baby has a birth defect
    After giving birth to a baby with a birth defect, one mom learns that being perfect is a matter of perspective. After all, if...
  13. Saving money on school clothes for kids
    How can you save money on school clothes? Follow our tips to help your kids look stylish without breaking the bank. Sure new clothes...
  14. Helping kids adjust to wearing glasses
    Is your child struggling to adjust to wearing eyeglasses, especially to school? We’ve enlisted the help of Marilyn Kagan, LCSW,...
  15. Monday mom challenge: Make memory boxes
    Why not organize all the little things from your kid's childhoods that you just can't part with? Maybe it's the outfit your daughter...
  16. 10 items you need on your baby registry
    Welcoming a new bundle of joy to the world can be a stressful feat. Will he be healthy? When will I know to feed her? What if he...
  17. Unique baby girl names and meanings
    Are you looking for a unique baby name for your girl? No doubt you’re busy picking out the most fashionable nursery accessories...
  18. What to do if your teen takes drugs
    You suspect your child is taking drugs -- and it's one of your worst parenting nightmares. The bad grades, the crazy clothes -- you...
  19. How moms can plan relaxation time
    Who ever said summer is a time for relaxing and taking it easy didn't have my life. Or they didn't have kids. Or something. My day...
  20. Keeping your babysitter happy
    If you've found a good sitter that your kids like and who is dependable, you've got a good thing going. Sometimes finding the good...

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