Just because you don't pay your child for good grades, doesn't mean you shouldn't reward them! Here are 10 ways to celebrate good grades without giving your kids cash.
There's a good reason they're called the "Terrible Twos." Kids at this stage are highly energetic and often temperamental, charming you one minute and melting down the next. To help you through, here are solutions to 10 common toddler challenges.
You may not always like the way your tween or teen dresses, but can you actually win that battle? Here are the three keys to dealing with the clothing wars.
It’s very hard to get a phone call from school informing you that your child has been suspended. You may become fearful that you have a "problem child." So how should you react? Here are four tips from other moms to guide you.
When the terrible twos arrived, this mom was ready to tackle tantrums and screaming. But then her toddler started doing something no-one had prepared her for...
Moms define "spoiled" in different ways, and most kids whine or otherwise behave badly at some point. But if many of these 10 signs appear frequently in your home, overindulgence could be the culprit.
Parents often worry about the difficulty of raising teens, but this stage isn't without a silver lining. Whether you already have a teen or soon will, these encouraging words from moms reveal why the teen years are actually worth celebrating.
When it's time to go back to work after caring for your little one, it takes extra preparation for the the whole family to transition to the new schedule. Here, moms share a list of 18 to-do's that will make re-entering the work world easier.
I'm planning to introduce my son to alcohol when he's in grade school, and I'm not the only one. Here's why lots of parents think this is the best time for a first sip.
Babies are in constant motion during the nine months before they enter the world, so it's no wonder they crave movement once they're out of mommy's tummy. When your little one cries, try one of these 11 soothing ways to reassure and calm baby.
"Letting go and doing it without pain and a hole in your heart will be one of the hardest things a mother has to do, but it’s all a part of life." Moms share the five keys to preparing yourself and your teen for leaving the nest.
Looking for ways to stop your child's biting? Try these ideas, which include ways to discover and solve the underlying cause, a picture book and song that help you talk it out, and tricks for teaching what being bitten feels like— without biting back.
I made no attempt to lower my voice. I wanted everyone to know how bad this was and how appalled I was that no teacher had been around to stop it. That's when there was a gasp from behind us: the bully's mother had heard everything.
Before I ever became a mom, I was a teacher. Those years of forging relationships, offering guidance, and teaching science to 150 students each year taught me several things which have also served me well as a parent. Here are the eight most important.
Do your kids come running to interrupt you as soon as you get on the phone? Here's why kids do this, and how you can meet their needs while still answering or making that call.
What’s a mom to do when her child appears to be less of a leader and more of a natural born follower? Here are five ways one mom has planned to transform her child into a more independent thinker.
Are you looking for ways to discipline your toddler, but don't know what to do? Here, moms share the best ways to discipline young toddlers for the first time, and what methods work best as your toddler learns to understand right from wrong.
"I feel as if my daughter has to actively and constantly find things to say about me that are negative and invented, in order to justify her rage at me," says a mom going through Parental Alienation Syndrome. What can a parent do about PAS?
Some moms cringe at the idea of a relative calling their child a brat after misbehaving during holiday dinner, so they begin proper manners prep early. Here are five mom tricks for the best holiday manners your kids could have from moms who've been there.
Discipline is one area of parenting where two parents don't always agree. How can moms work with their partner to overcome these discipline battles so that the child's behavior is corrected without a parent fight? We've rounded up five tips to help!
Should parents address and correct bad behavior that happened at preschool, and if so, how? Here, teachers and moms offer ideas on how to work together to help a misbehaving child thrive at school.
The chance your kids will help you in the kitchen or with chores drops to less than 20 percent when your request comes in the form of a spineless question like, “Can someone please help me?” Here's what to do instead— and why it's critical that kids
Though you can't change shy children, there are ways to help them adjust a little better to social situations and to gain independence. Here, moms share five gentle tips for developing the social skills of shy kids.
Families tend to be extra aware of the need to help others during the holidays, but giving back can be a year-round habit— and can help declutter the house! Click through to discover 14 cool ways to incorporate giving back into your family's traditions.
Most of us get embarrassed when our child doesn’t say thank you, and rightfully so. Here are 4 ways to teach a child to really mean it when he says "please" and "thank you," and even how to express sincere thanks for a gift he doesn't like.
Kids hate homework and will try anything to get out of it. But spare yourself the nightly battle with these seven new ways to help kids get focused — and get their homework done.
Many moms find that their kids get oppositional during the preschool years, but that doesn't make this behavior any easier to live with. So what can you do? Here are five tips for getting your child back on track.
Nothing's harder than seeing your child emotionally upset, frustrated, or reaping the consequences of a bad choice. Every parent wants to jump in and make a rescue! Here's why you shouldn't.
Kids don’t learn to be good people just from parental role modeling. They must be actively taught. A parenting expert shares tips for preparing yours to be kind people even when the kids around them are socially aggressive or cruel.
Getting a baby and preschooler to share a room is relatively simple, say moms who have already walked down that path. Here they offer three tips for helping siblings sleep soundly together in the same room.
Having trouble getting your teen to bed at a decent hour and up in the morning? Here are 5 solutions you can use to help your child get a better night's sleep.
Many parents wonder whether their child needs Early Intervention Services. To help answer that and other common questions about EI, here's a primer on what they're for, who's eligible, how they're structured, and why they're so important.
Not a fan of constantly cleaning up the bathroom after your son's target practice? Good news! Here are 6 reasons to teach potty training boys to sit rather than stand.
Is it normal for preschoolers to whine, and more importantly, can it be stopped? Here, seasoned moms offer three practical suggestions for making your home a whine-free zone.
Believe it or not, the most important piece of furniture in my living room is a mini-trampoline. Like the other 6 ideas here (all of them cheaper and easier than buying a trampoline), it helps my son calm his body and mind. And it saves the couch!
Life is busy and we parents often rattle off requests, chores, and corrections to our kids all at once so we can go back doing the adult things we have to do. Then, when our kids don't listen, we're frustrated. Here's the secret to getting cooperation.
Try as you might, separation anxiety is not something you can talk your child out of. The solution comes over time and through her own experience of safety. Still, there are ways you can help speed that process along. Here are six of them.
A growing number of moms think using natural consequences is the best way to help kids to do the right thing. Here are some common questions and answers about the technique.
When your child complains about going to school it may seem like she's just being stubborn, but for many kids school anxiety is a very real issue. So how can you tell the difference between everyday complaints and a serious problem — and what can you do?
Some siblings immediately adore each other, and some are like oil and water. But part of what children can learn from siblings is how to get along with others. Here are three ways you can help, including ideas on handling "It's not fair!"
Many moms who have step-children or who are remarried struggle to know when it's appropriate for a stepparent to "step up" and be a disciplinarian to a spouse's children. Here are four tips to consider as you broach this issue within your own family.
It's common to feel at a loss when your toddler gets angry, frustrated, or intensely sad. Here, moms offer three ways to help your child through the emotional ups and downs of toddlerhood.
Is it normal for toddlers to still wake mom up for some comfort in the middle of the night? Here are tips for frustrated moms on how to encourage sounder sleep.
Sure, toddlers defy their parents, but it's unnerving when the back talk comes from a big kid. How do you tame the sass before it gets out of hand? First, take a deep breath, say our moms. Then, try these four tips for teaching respect.
