parenting tips

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. Child Development & Health

    Parenting the 8-year-old

    By Tiernan McKay on Sep 1, 2010
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    The fact that time flies is evidenced by any 8-year-old's young life. In just a handful of years, your precious, tiny baby has...
  4. Organizing & Cleaning

    Teaching kids to do laundry

    By Kristin Chessman on Aug 30, 2010
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    Your children are never too young to learn laundry basics. Not only will they learn responsibility, but it’ll also prepare them for...
  5. Parenting Tips & Advice

    Teaching kids money management

    By Sarah W. Caron on Aug 30, 2010
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    A recent survey revealed that kids are banking at earlier ages than their parents. Here's how to teach your kids important money...
  6. Child Development & Health

    Your 7-year-old: Development, behavior and parenting tips

    By Tiernan McKay on Aug 20, 2010
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    Parents of 7-year-olds know firsthand that time does fly. It seems one minute our kids are tugging on our legs for a sippy cup, then...
  7. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Sibling rivalry: Letting kids work it out

    By Jen Klein on Aug 20, 2010
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    Sibling rivalry is frustrating for everyone -- parents and kids alike. Kids get angry with each other and lash out, and parents...
  8. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Is sibling rivalry a developmental phase?

    By Jen Klein on Aug 19, 2010
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    Is sibling rivalry a developmental phase that all siblings go through? In every conflict, there are at least three sides: one side,...
  9. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Organizing a crazy family schedule

    By Jen Klein on Aug 18, 2010
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    Feeling overwhelmed by your crazy family schedule? No matter the season, we lead busy lives. Some times are busier than others, and...
  10. Age by Age

    Cell phone options for kids

    By Mary Fetzer on Aug 16, 2010
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    What type of cell phone options are there for kids? Once you have decided your child is ready for a cell phone, it's time to pick...
  11. Child Development & Health

    Six-year-olds: Development, behavior and parenting tips

    By Tiernan McKay on Aug 15, 2010
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    Understanding your 6-year-old requires a basic understanding of what is happening developmentally. This is the age when your child's...
  12. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Mom, are you and Dad divorcing?

    By Jen Klein on Aug 15, 2010
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    Divorce affects people in many ways -- even if you aren't divorcing. You and your kids may feel empathy for those you know who are...
  13. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Helping kids understand divorce

    By Jen Klein on Aug 11, 2010
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    You may think that if you have a strong marriage you don't need to talk to your kids about divorce and what it means. That's not...
  14. Tweens, Teens & College

    The kids’ home alone debate: What’s the right age?

    By Kim Grundy on Jul 29, 2010
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    What is the right age for kids to be home alone? We spoke with experts and moms to get the scoop on how they determine when kids can...
  15. Children's Health

    Get kids to eat more vegetables

    By Michelle Dudash on Jul 23, 2010
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    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 73 percent of Americans are not meeting the recommended number of...
  16. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Keeping kids and parents happy on family vacation

    By Jen Klein on Jul 23, 2010
    When planning a family vacation, it's about the family - not just the kids or just parents. Everyone has to get some of what they...
  17. Age by Age

    No fuss tips for getting your family out the door

    By Kim Grundy on Jul 21, 2010
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    Does the morning hustle and bustle leave you feeling exhausted before you even set foot out the door? From organization tips to...
  18. Family Activities

    4 Ways to be a fun mom today

    By Sarah W. Caron on Jul 20, 2010
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    Forget schedules, discipline and goals for a second! These things are important, but so is having fun which is why you shoulds take...
  19. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Athletic parents and non-athletic kids

    By Jen Klein on Jul 18, 2010
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    Our kids are totally unique. In fact, it's quite amazing how different they can be from their parents. Take for example, the...
  20. Parenting Advice & Columns

    How far should you push kids at sports?

    By Jen Klein on Jul 13, 2010
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    When you have an athletically gifted child, it can be easy to be swept up into the momentum of the sport. Before you even realize...
  21. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Monday Mom challenge: Dance with your skeletons

    By Jen Klein on Jul 5, 2010
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    George Bernard Shaw, the Irish playwright, was once quoted as saying, "If you can't get rid of the skeleton in your closet, you'd...