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Parenting Tips & Advice

Mommy meltdowns: Make it up to the kids

Let's face it, motherhood has its moments. And every mom has been there — lost her cool with the kids and wished she could take it...

Mom & Dad

Parents admit: I screwed up

A collection of anecdotes from parents who took advice from another parent, a grandparent, or a complete stranger... over their gut...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Parenting Guru: Are you a mean mom?

Denise Schipani, the mom of two boys, ages 7 and 9, wrote Mean Moms Rule: Why Doing the Hard Stuff Now Creates Good Kids Later...

School Age Kids

Arm your child with a second language

In our competitive world, a lot of parents want to give their children every possible advantage in life. If you’re one of them,...

School Age Kids

Speak up for your kid!

When a child isn’t able or prepared to advocate for himself, a parent is often the best person to speak on behalf of her child, no...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Unhurried parenting

The same kids who run around from morning until night can be the biggest slowpokes when you need them to hurry. But, what if you...

Parenting Tips & Advice

How to bribe your kids

Any parent who tries to say they've never bribed their kids is either a liar or too hopped up on juice boxes to think straight. But...

Child Development & Health

Is bottled water contributing to your child's cavities?

Cavities in children are on the rise these days, and a new theory from dentists and children's health advocates claims bottled water...

Super Mom Tips

Is multitasking really bad for you?

Anyone who is a parent of small children knows that you can't get through a single hour, much less an entire day, without...

Parenting How-to

How to encourage good behavior

All kids misbehave from time to time, but by setting limits and establishing logical consequences, you can encourage positive...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Mom vs. Dad: How much money should you spend on your child?

You love to buy things for your children -- the latest designer clothes, the coolest new gadget and the trendiest toys. But your...

Mom & Dad

Daddy Brain: Does fatherhood change Dad's brain too?

We've all heard of Mommy Brain, but did you know that having a baby can change Dad's brain too? Learn more about the miraculous...

Age by Age

Are you afraid your son will leave you?

When Jenny Isenman's piece "Moms of Boys are Jealous Shrews" hit the internet, a firestorm was set off in defense of and against the...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Practicing Gratitude: Why kids need to make choices

As parents, we watch our children learn who they are with each passing day. The small choices they make as children become much...

Parenting How-to

How to talk to your kids about divorce

Divorce is tough for any couple, and when you have kids, it gets a whole lot tougher. If you and your spouse have decided to get a...

Baby & Toddler

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....

Super Moms Guide: Time Management

Ways for single moms to find some "me time"

Parenting can be a tough, exhausting job. It's important to take time out for yourself to reduce stress and avoid burnout. As a...

Mother's Day

Moms share: Diaper bag essentials

When you’re on the go with your baby, you need to make sure you have your battle plan and weapons laid out. If you’re a new mom,...

Mother's Day

5 Ways to socialize with your baby

Your baby is learning to be social before she’s born. When she’s in your belly, she’s listening to your voice and picking it out...

Child Development & Health

How to make family dinner fun

Research points to the importance of sharing meals as a family. Knowing it’s important doesn’t make it any easier to convene as a...

Activities for Kids

How to survive your child's first slumber party

Sleepovers, slumber parties -- whatever you want to call them -- kids love them, and most parents dread them. If your child is...