http://www.sheknows.com/ Fri, 10 May 2013 08:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/993493/should-mothers-and-daughters-be-facebook-friends Is it "normal" to friend your Mom on Facebook? Turns out, the United States ranks second worldwide in number of women older than 28 who are connected to a child on Facebook. But... are we doing it right? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/993493/should-mothers-and-daughters-be-facebook-friends Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Humor Maureen Wallace Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990621/not-a-good-conversationalist-heres-how-you-can-improve Conversation doesn't come naturally to everyone — especially on a first date. We asked relationship experts how to get past the small talk and spark better conversation. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990621/not-a-good-conversationalist-heres-how-you-can-improve Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Elaina Verhoff Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/987815/doctors-should-use-people-first-language When a professional athlete tossed out the R word in an emotional post-event interview with media, the special needs community reacted swiftly and fiercely. The athlete was quick to apologize via Twitter, and the incident faded fast from fans’ memories. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/987815/doctors-should-use-people-first-language Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Kids with Special Needs Special Needs Maureen Wallace Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/988101/creative-products-for-children-with-special-needs How many times have you thought wow, I wish someone would invent [fill in the blank]? Meet three parents who fulfilled a need for their children with special needs through creative means. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/988101/creative-products-for-children-with-special-needs Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Kids with Special Needs Special Needs Maureen Wallace Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/989015/communication-with-daddy-during-deployment Of my three kids, I knew my son was going to have the hardest time in dealing with his daddy being away. The great thing is that he's 5, and that allows me to be extra creative in inventing fun ways to keep his spirits high while keeping him feeling connected to his daddy. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/989015/communication-with-daddy-during-deployment Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Laura Crawford Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/985763/coping-when-your-child-wont-speak The moment when a child who doesn't yet speak is trying to communicate is a collision of the child’s frustrations, the mother’s overwhelming desire to understand and the underlying pressure on both to remain patient. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/985763/coping-when-your-child-wont-speak Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Kids with Special Needs Special Needs Maureen Wallace Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/984495/childrens-social-skills In a world dominated by digital communication, parents worry about their children’s ability to develop the necessary face-to-face social skills required for successful interpersonal relationships. Social skills need not die in an era of technology if they are introduced and practiced as early as possible. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/984495/childrens-social-skills Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Alicia DiFabio Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981881/siblings-of-children-with-down-syndrome Dr. Brian G. Skotko has all the character traits I look for in an advocate. His family encouraged banter as a sport. He earned a medical degree from Harvard. He has a family member with Down syndrome and a mother whose teaching career taught him the more important things in life should be laminated. As a parent of a child with Down syndrome, I give thanks that he’s “one of us,” or as he put it, “in the club.” http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981881/siblings-of-children-with-down-syndrome Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Kids with Special Needs Special Needs Maureen Wallace Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982523/people-with-disabilities-encourage-people-first-language Has political correctness run amok, or should we change the way we talk to better reflect respect for people with disabilities? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982523/people-with-disabilities-encourage-people-first-language Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Kids with Special Needs Special Needs Maureen Wallace Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982265/does-baby-talk-help-or-hurt-verbal-development Every parent does it eventually. One minute, you’re holding up your end of an impassioned debate about border control. The next moment, a baby enters the room and your Ivy League education is reduced to monosyllabic baby talk as you try to cajole a response from Baby. But can “mother-ese” be too much of a good thing? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982265/does-baby-talk-help-or-hurt-verbal-development Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Maureen Wallace Tue, 01 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/851161/top-new-years-resolutions-for-families Don't make unrealistic New Year's resolutions that you'll break before you know it. Instead, make some new commitments as a family to spend more time together, argue less and stay active. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/851161/top-new-years-resolutions-for-families Parenting Family Fun Family Activities Kori Ellis Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/978155/get-along-with-family-during-the-holidays Your daughter has been begging to see Grandma and wants to know not if — but when — she’s coming over for the holidays. But you and your mother haven’t exactly been getting along and the idea of setting a place for her at the holiday dinner table makes you more than a little anxious. So how should you handle your drama with your mom without hurting your kids? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/978155/get-along-with-family-during-the-holidays Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Lisa Steinke Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:26:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/804538/how-to-support-someone-fighting-breast-cancer A diagnosis of breast cancer is devastating not only for the individual, but also for family and friends. It can be challenging to know what to say -- a feeling of powerlessness may prevail. Supporting someone who is fighting breast cancer requires the tenacity of a warrior and the gentleness of a friend. http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/804538/how-to-support-someone-fighting-breast-cancer SheKnows Cares Breast Cancer Awareness Breast Cancer Awareness & Support Victoria Voit Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974799/how-to-make-sure-your-child-doesnt-become-ann-coulter As the special needs community reacts to Ann Coulter's repeated and intentional use of the "R" word, parents and organizations encourage taking this opportunity to educate children on compassion and bullying. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974799/how-to-make-sure-your-child-doesnt-become-ann-coulter Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Kids with Special Needs Special Needs Maureen Wallace Fri, 12 Oct 2012 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/972891/guy-talk-meets-girl-talk-communication-mistakes-you-could-be-making Communicating is easy, right? Not all the time and especially not when it comes to couples. Before you end up facing a communication crisis, make sure you’re steering clear of these communication don’ts. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/972891/guy-talk-meets-girl-talk-communication-mistakes-you-could-be-making Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Jessica Padykula Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970253/parental-controls-for-tv-and-internet Whether you block your kids from certain television shows or websites, it's hard to know if they're 100 percent protected from content you don't want them to see. Parents and experts disagree — is there really "control" with parental controls? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970253/parental-controls-for-tv-and-internet Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Ami Burns Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:42:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/967329/strategic-uses-for-office-gossip We spend most of our lives at the office or at work-related functions. A natural part of groups is gossip, and it often leads to unpleasant results. However, we think office gossip can be a powerful, positive force if you know when and how to use it. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/967329/strategic-uses-for-office-gossip Living Career and Time Management Career Advice Kat Robinson Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966673/breaking-the-husband-code How many times have you wished you could read your husband's mind? Even after all of these years being married to him, and now having kids with him, you still don't always know what's going on in that head of his. It seems every day blends into the next -- you're taking the kids to this practice or that camp, and by the time you lay down at night, you're too tired to talk . Read on for what experts say you need to do to crack that husband code and start communicating better with your man, which, let's face it, will make you better parents too.Then everybody wins! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966673/breaking-the-husband-code Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Lisa Steinke Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965933/learn-from-your-kid Moms are usually on the teaching end of the parenting spectrum, but a good parent will also learn from her child. Children can be remarkable teachers, if we stop and pay attention. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965933/learn-from-your-kid Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Tiernan McKay Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965519/share-a-journal-together-with-your-kids Try this as an easy and fun way to connect with your kids — start a journal together. An inexpensive spiral notebook is all you need to start a journal — and start connecting — with your kids. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965519/share-a-journal-together-with-your-kids Parenting Family Fun Family Activities Molly Cerreta Smith Tue, 10 Jul 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965245/parenting-guru-the-benefits-of-emotion-coaching You can teach your children how to master their frustrations at a very early age, says Kimberley Clayton Blaine, a Los Angeles-based national parenting expert. Blaine, a licensed family and child therapist who specializes in working with young children, says kids who aren’t able to freely express themselves may grow up with issues that can prevent them from having healthy relationships and successful careers. To avoid such issues, she advises parents to foster emotional intelligence through emotion coaching. Blaine practices emotion coaching with her kids, ages 5 and 7, and offers insight to the technique below. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965245/parenting-guru-the-benefits-of-emotion-coaching Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Julie Weingarden Dubin