Drinking, drugs, and … early dating?
Dating is part of growing up, but early dating can be risky.
Help your kids through crushes and young love
Love at first sight. Crushed crushes. From preschool to puberty, here's how to help with your child’s heartthrobs and heartaches.
Signs of trauma in kids after Sandy
In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, children may be exhibiting signs of trauma. Experts offer ways to help them cope and readjust to life following disaster.
Can roughhousing make kids smarter?
While angry fighting isn't productive, research shows rough-and-tumble play where everyone is happy is good for kids, boosting academic, emotional, and physical smarts.
Goldie's 10 Mindful Minutes
Goldie Hawn's new parenting book tackles the task of teaching EQ to children.
The new science of parenting
A best seller delves into the new science of parenting to reveal all the ways we go wrong.
Is the Hunger Games too violent?
Millions of children are already possessed by The Hunger Games trilogy, now the first movie is on its way. Has children’s media become too addictive — and too violent?
How parents can foster their child's self-esteem
Dr. Robert Brooks describes research-based strategies that can help you nurture your children's self-esteem by building their competence and resilience.
Deborah Tillman on taking five
America's Supernanny Deborah Tillman says it happens to every parent. It's a matter of knowing how to turn off the switch and stop yourself before things turn ugly.
Gender differences in criticism
Absolutely! Stanford psychologist and Mindset author Carol Dweck says it’s night and day – and linked to the self-esteem gender gap.
Po Bronson: the art of roughhousing
Po Bronson, bestselling author of "Nurture Shock," underscores the surprising benefits of rough-and-tumble play.
Carol Dweck on the power of "yet"
This one little word, says world-renowned Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck, has the power to inspire your child to do incredible things.
Tip #3: "What's wrong with him?"
The popular Mormon mom blogger suggests treating children's questions with tact... and a big dose of compassion.
Carol Dweck on the "gifted curse"
Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck explains why the smartest kids sometimes fail.
Teaching children to give
Sharing the experience of giving can be the most rewarding present you give your child this holiday season.
The great Thanksgiving feast debate
Are school celebrations a valuable teaching tool or a waste of time and money?
Betsy Braun on "Nobody likes me!"
The author of parenting books Just Tell Me What to Say and You're Not the Boss of Me says to listen and help your child step up his social interactions.
Heidi Garvin on "Nobody likes me!"
The Mormon Moms founder and mother of three teens advises taking action — and fast.
Sh*tty Moms on "Nobody likes me!"
"Aww, suck it up," says Alicia Ybarbo. "It's your fault," says Mary Ann Zoellner. The co-authors of Sh*tty Mom agree that with this complaint, tough love is in order.
Madeline Levine: "Nobody likes me!"
"Don't jump in too fast!" warns Madeline Levine, author of Teach Your Children Well. Instead, take this approach so your child learns to navigate friendships.
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