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As children grow into adults and begin to have families of their own, parents have to adapt to their revised roles in their adult kids' lives, and changing the way Moms and Dads communicate with their grown kids is a big part of that. Here's how to talk with -- not at -- your adult children.
Parenting doesn't get easier once your children leave home. For one thing, you can't say things like, "If you're living under my roof, you've got to obey the rules." How do you get your children to take your advice on nutrition and other matters without being bossy?
It's pretty common for Mom and Dad to occasionally help out their grown kids. But mooching a meal here and there is a far cry from being financially supported by their parents. Here's how to tackle the issue of grown kids taking advantage of parents.
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Some moms like to joke that they've been planning their daughters' weddings since the day they were born. Maybe they're on to something? We'll help you gain some perspective on wedding planning -- it's not all rose petals and table linens!
According to tradition, the bride's family foots the bill for the wedding. Other than planning the rehearsal dinner, the groom's parents don't have to sweat the details, right? Not exactly. You can help prepare your son for marriage by checking these five items off your list.
College graduation came and went, but somehow your child's career path led him right back to your house. Not for long. Help him launch his career and save your sanity.
By Beth Brindle
You can help your child with homework when you get home after work or you can call from your office to direct your child. Learn how full-time working parents can assist kids with homework from this article.
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Healthy and quick meal recipes are not hard to find, and nutritious solutions for family meals are readily available. Learn about easy meals for working parents in this article.
You weathered the pregnancy and survived the birth. Now that baby is happy and healthy at home, it's time to get back to real life. Unfortunately, that means hearing the not-so-welcome thoughts of friends and strangers alike.
By Sara Elliott
Kids need parents who take an active role in their lives. Learn about being an active parent in this article.
You want to be a classy gentleman, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to be a classy gentleman in this article.
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Did you ever wonder how to tell twins apart? Learn how to tell twins apart in this article.
Use a combination of phonics-based, whole language and multisensory methods to teach a child to read. Learn how to teach a child to read in this article.
Do you want to know how to find sex offenders in your area? Learn how to find sex offenders in your area in this article.
Would you like to know how to get a replacement for your birth certificate? Learn how to get a birth certificate replacement in this article.
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Using reverse psychology can be an effective parenting tool when used correctly. Read this article to learn how to use reverse psychology on your kids.
You want to do a free background check online, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to do a free background check online in this article.
Remember "right over left, left over right" when tying a square knot. Learn how to tie a square knot in this article.
You want to fold a handkerchief for a suit pocket, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to fold a handkerchief for a suit pocket in this article.
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What father doesn't want to teach his kid how to hit a softball out of the "stadium"? Read this article to learn how to teach your kids how to hit a softball.
When you tie a double Windsor knot you will create a large, symmetrical triangular-shaped knot. Learn how to tie a double Windsor knot in this article.
Just let the baby cry. Rub some whiskey on his aching gums. Don't ever scold a child. We've all heard some parenting advice that gives us pause. How much of it is hokey -- and how much is downright horrific?
You want to have pleasurable time together, but forced family fun is a bummer for everyone involved. How can you bring your favorite people together without resorting to coercion or threats of violence? We have some suggestions.
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Thanks to the women's lib movement of the 1960s, the doors are now open for all women. Here are 10 careers that women have had to fight to enter.
So you're a new parent, now what? Advice for new parents from the parents of 19 kids.