When Mom says yes and Dad says no
"We can't look like two heads as parents," says America's Supernanny Deborah Tillman. "It confuses the child." Here's how to fix this common parenting mistake.
9 tips for keeping the peace
By teaching squabbling siblings how to forgive each other, experts say, you're giving them a valuable skill and strengthening their bond later in life.
Talking to teens about dating, sex, relationships, and consent in the hookup culture
What your teens need to know — whether they want to hear it or not.
America's (small) new trend: taking a gap year
Gap years have long been popular in Europe and Australia. Now, a small but growing group of U.S. teens and their parents are jumping aboard the gap year trend.
Christine Carter on giving honest reassurance
Raising Happiness author Christine Carter explains how to respond to questions like, "Am I smart?" in a way that's both honest and constructive.
Carol Dweck on 3 things for true success
Telling children they're smart makes them believe "smart" is either something they have or don't have and so squelches motivation, says Stanford University psychologist and Mindset author Carol Dweck. Instead, explain to kids that if they're doing these three things, they are on the right track.
Parenting your (nearly) adult child
Now that your kid has turned 18 — you need a new parenting mindset. Here's how to get it.
Parent help on school projects: where to draw the line
They're supposed to be done by the kids. But all parents help, don't they?
Texting sexy pictures can get tweens into hot water. Here’s the lowdown on sexting in middle school.
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