Parenting

Tweens aren't the only ones that have a hard time with the challenges of middle school. Parents often find the changes just as difficult. What can you do to make sure you and your child make it through unscathed?

By Laurie L. Dove

From geeks and nerds to hipsters and scenesters, navigating teen subcultures is no easy task. How can you tell which group your teen identifies with, and how should you handle it?

By John Kelly

During the tween years, your child is most likely going through a lot of tough changes. One day he loves being with you, the next he's embarrassed because of something you said. How can you stay connected with your tween while sparing him any embarrassment?

By Jill Jaracz

From sodas to chocolate milk, many kids have a drinking problem. Silent calories and surprising ingredients make them of them the equivalent of liquid dessert. What are the worst offenders?

By Laurie L. Dove

Children's development is often measured by milestones, like learning to walk or getting their first teeth. What are the recognized milestones, and how can you identify them in your child?

By Susan Sherwood, Ph.D.

Single parents face day-to-day issues and experience emotions that married couples may not be able to relate to. Do some groups and programs specifically address the needs of parents who don't have partners?

By Lawrence Schumacher

If you don't effectively manage your time, it can be easy to get overwhelmed and stressed out with all the obligations you have. What kinds of effects can this have on your health?

By Eileen Duncan

If your kids' activities and appointments have you and your family running around in circles, it may be time to get organized. What tools and techniques can help you get started?

By Elizabeth Whitmore

Does it feel selfish to spend time away from your kids? Well, it's not. When you spend time away from your children, it's actually good for the whole family. Why?

By Brian Boone

Teething is a normal, though often painful, stage all babies go through. How can you be sure that your baby's symptoms are a sign of teething, and what can you to do soothe his pain?

By Lance Looper

Most likely your toddler is plenty active. It's in his or her nature. But you can still plan activities that will challenge the brain and the body and aid in development.

By Gerlinda Grimes

There's a gap between what a child knows and what he or she has the potential to know. How can a teacher get them from one place to the next?

By Sarah Winkler

If you want to learn new parenting skills for when your child reaches a certain age or goes through a difficult situation, parenting classes could be for you. What kinds of classes are offered, and what can they teach you?

By Alexander Page

For some parents and soon-to-be parents, there are two different parenting styles: good and bad. And while all parents want to be the good kind, it's not that simple. Take a look at your options.

By Tom Scheve

Parenting a preteen involves a different approach than you might use with younger children. What should you keep in mind when caring for your preteen?

By Thorin Klosowski

Deciding on how to raise a family can be a tricky situation -- you want children to become happy, well-rounded individuals, but subtle variations in parenting psychology can have wildly different effects. How can your attitudes and actions influence your child?

By Lawrence Schumacher

Studies have shown that children who have a close relationship with their parents typically have higher self-esteem and perform better in school. How can parents effectively communicate with their kids?

By Sarah Siddons

In addition to the joys of parenting, the responsibilities are likely to bring along some stress and anxiety, too. What can you do to prevent -- or at least reduce -- some of that tension?

By Nina Holmberg

MUMS National Parent-to-Parent Network began as a support group for parents of special needs children and has spread worldwide. How can this network help parents deal with a child's disability?

By Elizabeth Whitmore

Keeping a parenting blog can give you an outlet to share stories, ask questions and connect with other parents. Try these tips for starting your blog and staying motivated.

By Mary Salisbury

Single-parent households have become more common in recent years and no longer carry the stigma they once did. But can being raised by one parent still influence how a child turns out?

By John Kelly

If you're a single parent, you may feel that the weight of the entire household rests on your shoulders. How can you manage the workload and also get your kids involved in a positive way?

By Sarah Grace McCandless

It seems everywhere you turn these days, there's an article telling you how to parent your children. And that's especially true for single parents. But how a parent raises a child is personal and unique to each family.

By Sara Elliott

As a single parent, it can help to know others who are in your same situation and understand what you're going through. Where should you begin when trying to meet other single parents?

By Thorin Klosowski

Your relationship as a couple is over, but your relationship as parents is not. For some, co-parenting can be a breeze -- for others, it can be a minefield. Understanding your co-parenting rights can help.

By John Kelly