Family Charter: shared goals, shared feelings
Build a positive and more supportive home environment with this written agreement.
Is that love or fear?
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ choices were once respected as private. Now, judgment from other parents, nosy neighbors, and a bogeyman-fearing society often influences — and overrules — parents' decisions.
The Meta-Moment: controlling our emotions before they control us
Have you ever lost your temper because your emotions got the better of you? Most parents would say yes, yet this self-knowledge doesn’t make those out-of-control moments any easier.
How social media fuels kids' desire for fame
How often your child updates her profile, tags pictures, and talks on her cell matters — unless you’re raising the next Taylor Swift (in which case, carry on).
Parent cliques
Sure, they make other parents feel left out. But the biggest surprise is the damage an exclusive group has on parents, kids, and an entire school community.
Madeline Levine on early learning
Using flash cards at age 1. Teaching kids to read at 3. Pushing students to get ahead of the curve in early elementary. Does any of this even help our kids academically?
If they can afford it — is paying for college a parent's duty?
Paying for college is no small task. When it comes to finances, adulthood, and parents' responsibility for their child's education, determining where to draw the line can be tough.
Why parents lose it with their kids
The reasons often have more to do with you than with your child, according to psychologist Madeline Levine. Learn why.
Bruce Feiler on happy families
After a terrible summer trip, a 21st-century dad realizes happy families don’t just happen, they're made. Best-selling author Bruce Feiler shares what he learned.
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