Eight-year-old Maya begs to stay up later because she wants to watch TV or play a game. Her mother, Isabel, often gives in because she thinks her own parents were too str
General Parenting
Teaching Good Sportsmanship to Kids
We’ve all seen it – the parent who stands on the sidelines criticizing the decisions made by coaches and officials; the one who yells at his own child when sh
Is Your Child Ready to Stay Home Alone?
Giving kids the responsibility to stay home alone can be a positive and confidence-building experience, a rite of passage. All parents reach the point when they are faced
How to Talk to Your Teen After Watching "13 Reasons Why"
As tough as it was for me to finish all 13 episodes of the controversial Netflix series “13 Reasons Why,” released last spring, my 20- and 23-year-old daughte
Fathers are Important Role Models for Daughters
When I was a child, my dad seemed omnipotent. When he walked into a room, he was larger than life. He was someone who always knew how to fix a problem or find the right p
Growing Up With Two Moms
Gay pride is the positive stance against the discrimination and violence toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people to promote their self-affirmation, di
Making Special Time for Your Kids
Most parents agree that time is their most valuable (and scarce!) commodity. The demands of work and family life can easily consume every available moment, leaving even t
How to Talk to Children About Death
Once friends and relatives left after paying their respects, Travis’ mother took him and his brother to the casket that held the body of their great-grandfather. Tr
Parenting Style Quiz
Aren’t we all a little guilty of labeling other moms? Sure, we all share the common goal of nurturing a happy, healthy family, and we make different choices to get
21st Century Parenting Challenges
Have you ever dressed your 4-year-old because you can do it faster, or told your 7- year-old she has to wear a coat when she says she isn’t cold? Can I get a show o
How Sleep Boosts Learning
Want kids to bring home more A’s? Start with more ZZZ’s. According to sleep experts and numerous new studies, lost sleep hurts learning and hinders school-day
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