parenting tips

  1. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Papi's parenting tips

    By Kim Grundy on Jan 9, 2011
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    Have the dog days of parenting got you down? Even the best parents have those days when they are feeling overworked,...
  2. Gadgets, Electronics & Automotive

    A mom's guide to editing a digital photo

    On Dec 31, 2010
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    Digital cameras have made capturing the important moments of our lives incredibly simple. Whether you're using your smart phone, a...
  3. Having a Baby

    Top 6 tummy time tips

    By Melissa Chapman on Dec 29, 2010
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    Some babies love it, some hate it, but tummy time -- during which your baby lies tummy-down on the floor -- is essential for her...
  4. Age by Age

    Tricks kids use to get their way

    By Tiernan McKay on Dec 3, 2010
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    It doesn't take long for a parent to discover the dichotomous nature of children. On one hand, they are adorable, precious and full...
  5. Mom & Dad

    Effective parents

    By Tiernan McKay on Dec 1, 2010
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    Parenting is definitely a subjective topic. We each have our own ideas about parenting techniques, discipline, scheduling,...
  6. Mom & Dad

    6 Parenting rules to ignore

    By Mary Fetzer on Nov 29, 2010
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    From the moment your child is conceived, it seems that everyone has parenting advice to offer. Following are six parenting rules you...
  7. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Criticism and the teenage years

    By Jen Klein on Nov 20, 2010
    Even if you’ve been the perfect example of constructive criticism, even if your child has been demonstrating healthy and positive...
  8. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Helping your child learn to give criticism

    By Jen Klein on Nov 20, 2010
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    Learning to receive criticism is an important life skill, and it can be a challenge to master when such judgment is not always given...
  9. Mom & Dad

    Top 5 things I learned from Wife Swap

    By Naomi de la Torre on Nov 19, 2010
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    A family of ghost whisperers swaps wives with fundamentalist Christians. Motorcycle driving circus performers swap with conservative...
  10. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Monday Mom challenge: Learn to give and receive criticism

    By Jen Klein on Nov 15, 2010
    Giving and receiving criticism is highly personal. It’s inherently negative feedback on some aspect of an individual’s life and/or...
  11. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Helping your child learn to receive criticism

    By Jen Klein on Nov 10, 2010
    If the term “constructive criticism” makes you cringe, as it does to many of us, you may find it challenging to teach your child...
  12. Mom & Dad

    5 parenting mistakes that can screw up your teen

    By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Nov 4, 2010
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    There are moments when parents of teens may want to throw up their hands and forget about making an effort at parenting. Their...
  13. Parenting Advice & Columns

    How to determine your parenting style before baby arrives

    By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Nov 2, 2010
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    Is it possible to determine what your parenting style will be before baby arrives? Like a birth plan, your initial ideas of...
  14. Parenting Tips & Advice

    How to parent a difficult child

    By Michelle Maffei on Oct 27, 2010
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    Ever used the following to describe your kiddo? My child has trouble adapting to new situations. My child is easily upset. My child...
  15. Having a Baby

    Introducing your toddler and newborn in three stages

    By Jessica Williams on Oct 12, 2010
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    Ever wonder how your toddler will react when you bring home your new baby? There are three stages of adjustment, according to Dr....
  16. Child Development & Health

    The truth about arguing in front of kids

    By Marion Winik on Oct 11, 2010
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    Arguing in front of your kids can beget more than just a frown and a few questions. It might just change the course of their lives....
  17. Teen Behavior

    Teaching your children about cyberbullying

    By Meagan Morris on Oct 7, 2010
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    The recent suicides of Hope Witsell, Tyler Clementi and, tragically, many other teens brings the growing problem of cyberbullying to...
  18. Teen School & Education

    Increase your child's ACT scores with our top study tips

    By Meagan Morris on Sep 27, 2010
    Good ACT scores are important to many college-bound high school juniors and seniors. Preparation for the exam can stress our your...
  19. Age by Age

    A quick guide to good manners

    By Ami Burns on Sep 26, 2010
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    If your child's behavior makes you want to throw a tantrum, or you're sure you'd be a millionaire by now if you had a dollar for...
  20. Child Development & Health

    Parents’ guide to praising your child

    By Michelle Maffei on Sep 15, 2010
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    When it comes to kids, positive reinforcement goes a long way. But is there such a thing as too much praise? Before you risk not...
  21. Children's Health

    Lunches that give your kids energy at school

    By Michelle Dudash on Sep 7, 2010
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    Kids need energy and brain power to perform well in school. However, despite your efforts of picking out fresh fruits and veggies...