http://www.sheknows.com/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975821/debating-the-flu-vaccine Doctors recommend that everyone, starting with children as young as 6 months old, receive an annual influenza vaccination. We discuss both sides — those who say that routine yearly vaccination for everyone is a must, and those who say no to the flu vaccine. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975821/debating-the-flu-vaccine Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Monica Beyer Fri, 25 May 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/960661/can-teachers-spank-kids Grandpa may have told you stories about a notorious teacher slapping a ruler across the wrists of naughty children. This may seem like an anachronism, but corporal punishment is still legal — and happens — in the school districts of 19 states. Find out if your child could be reprimanded in this fashion. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/960661/can-teachers-spank-kids Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Tracee M. Herbaugh Wed, 02 May 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958401/objectifying-your-baby-with-ear-piercings Bows, flowered headbands, tutus and frilly dresses are just some of the accessories that get most moms of baby girls very excited. Well, what about piercing your little baby girl's ears? Not all too long ago, diamond studs in your baby's ears didn't warrant a second thought. Now, however, it's a hot-button issue. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958401/objectifying-your-baby-with-ear-piercings Parenting Age by Age Baby & Toddler Tracee M. Herbaugh Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:55:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958497/controversial-childrens-book-vegan-is-love A new book written for children has stirred the pot with its blunt pro-vegan and political messages. The book, Vegan is Love, has critics speaking out on both sides. Author Ruby Roth says kids need to hear the real story about what's in our food. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958497/controversial-childrens-book-vegan-is-love Parenting Age by Age Baby & Toddler Tracee M. Herbaugh Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:51:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819433/How-to-marry-two-parenting-styles-in-one-household You may not realize how drastically you and your partner’s parenting styles differ until your children arrive in the world. When neither parent feels that they -- in good conscience -- can reinforce the other’s rules and philosophies, it’s time to learn how to mesh two styles of parenting under one roof. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819433/How-to-marry-two-parenting-styles-in-one-household Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:43:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819083/What-s-the-right-age-for-girls-to-wear-makeup What is the right age for your daughter to wear makeup? Parents and experts dish on the right age for makeup and how to ensure it looks natural, not overdone. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819083/What-s-the-right-age-for-girls-to-wear-makeup Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Kim Grundy Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:55:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/827055/british-mother-gives-daughter-8-botox-and-virgin-waxes A British mother is under fire for giving her 8-year-old daughter extreme beauty treatments. Should this sort of thing be illegal? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/827055/british-mother-gives-daughter-8-botox-and-virgin-waxes Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Teen Behavior Meagan Morris Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:15:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/825147/mom-sells-kids-toys-as-punishment-too-harsh One of the big issues parents grapple with is discipline: Are we being too strict...or not strict enough? One mom decided to sell her kids’ favorite toys on eBay as punishment. Did she go too far -- or do you think this was a good lesson for her kids? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/825147/mom-sells-kids-toys-as-punishment-too-harsh Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Kim Grundy Wed, 02 Mar 2011 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/825153/is-facebook-against-moms First came reports that Facebook was banning photos of women breastfeeding, then one woman said they banned her pregnancy portrait. What gives? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/825153/is-facebook-against-moms Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Kim Grundy Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:35:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823313/criminal-good-momor-both Kelley Williams-Bolar, a 40-year-old Akron, Ohio, mom of two, was just released from jail after serving a ten day sentence for being convicted of a felony -- specifically, falsifying residency records. Now that she has served her jail sentence, she will be on probation for three years and must complete 80 hours of community service. Williams-Bolar falsified records to send her children to a school in a different district, and the outcome of this case has people on both sides of the fence very emotionally stirred up. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823313/criminal-good-momor-both Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Laura Willard Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:23:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819663/Should-you-give-in-to-your-child-s-picky-eating Should you give in to your child’s picky eating and fix them a different meal than the rest of the family? Or do you insist they eat what you made or go to bed hungry? Moms and experts weigh in on how to deal with picky eaters. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819663/Should-you-give-in-to-your-child-s-picky-eating Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Kim Grundy Tue, 09 Nov 2010 07:33:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819506/The-teens-and-birth-control-debate Does teaching teens about birth control promote promiscuity? That is at the heart of this debate. Most parents want their teens to be educated about sex and birth control options, but fear that by talking about it they are in fact encouraging them to have sex. Experts and real parents weigh in on this hot topic. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819506/The-teens-and-birth-control-debate Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Kim Grundy Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:06:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/820028/Child-s-gender-bending-Halloween-costume-sparks-debate Mommyblogger Sarah faced harsh criticism from fellow mothers for allowing her son to wear a traditionally female costume for Halloween. Her blog on the issue ignited a debate on gender roles in society. What side are you on? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/820028/Child-s-gender-bending-Halloween-costume-sparks-debate Parenting Age by Age Child Development & Health Meagan Morris Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:06:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819505/The-circumcision-debate Should you circumcise your baby boy? The answer to this question used to be a resounding “yes,” for many parents in the United States. However, as the rationale behind this medical procedure is examined more closely, many parents have decided not to circumcise. Read on to hear what doctors and parents have to say about circumcision. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819505/The-circumcision-debate Parenting Baby & Toddler Having a Baby Kim Grundy Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:24:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819510/Stay-at-home-mom-vs-work-at-home-mom-vs-work-outside-the-home-mom “What do you do?” Four little words, one simple question…and highly emotionally charged. Whether you’re a stay at home mom forgoing an income , a work at home mom or you have a career outside your home, chances are, you’ve either felt compelled to defend your position, someone has directly questioned it or you’ve passed judgment on another mom. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819510/Stay-at-home-mom-vs-work-at-home-mom-vs-work-outside-the-home-mom Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Laura Willard Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:09:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819487/Debating-circumcision Circumcision has always been a touchy subject. Some parents feel it is a very personal decision, arrived at as a result of medical research, personal beliefs, traditions or religious preferences. Other parents find it an unnecessary practice, with some even calling it genital mutilation. Keep reading to learn more about what the American Academy of Pediatrics has to say about circumcising your baby, as well as the reasons many parents choose to circumcise and the reasons others find the practice unacceptable. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819487/Debating-circumcision Parenting Having a Baby Laura Willard Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:12:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819593/Parenting-debates-spanking There are parents who firmly believe that spanking is an effective discipline tool, parents who would never, in a million years, spank their children and parents who don’t believe in spanking, but may have reactively given their little one a light swat once or twice. And while some parents may be proponents of spanking, it seems a lot of experts feel that spanking isn’t a great discipline method. Read on for the reasons. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819593/Parenting-debates-spanking Parenting Age by Age Laura Willard Tue, 19 Oct 2010 07:04:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819170/The-co-sleeping-debate Everywhere you turn, there is a parenting book telling you how you should parent…or how you shouldn’t. Pick an issue and it’s possible that last-year’s must-do has become this year’s no-no. Sleep positioners, anyone?! One topic that garners plenty of discussion is co-sleeping or the family bed. Whatever you call it, putting your baby or child in bed with you has both strong proponents and opponents. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819170/The-co-sleeping-debate Parenting Having a Baby Laura Willard Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819080/The-teens-and-dating-debate-What-s-the-right-age What is the right age for your teen to begin dating? Real parents and experts share their thoughts on when kids are ready to take this big step. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819080/The-teens-and-dating-debate-What-s-the-right-age Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Kim Grundy Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:23:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818797/The-drug-testing-debate Drug use among teenagers has been a parenting issue for decades. Today, with the availability of over-the-counter drug tests, parents have the option of testing their kids at home. But is it a good idea? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818797/The-drug-testing-debate Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Teen Health & Wellness Tiernan McKay Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:51:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818494/What-role-does-discipline-play-in-parenting The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines discipline as a rule or system of rules governing conduct or activity. Discipline is a concept that both kids and parents grapple with on a daily basis. Although the expectation of discipline seems to change with each generation, parents still find themselves asking, “What role should discipline play in my household?” http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818494/What-role-does-discipline-play-in-parenting Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Tiernan McKay