A Guide to Getting Ready for Camp

by Mary Beth Sammons

8 tips from savvy moms for preparing your child—and yourself.

First Sleepovers: 6 Tips for Slumber Party Newbies

by The Circle of Moms Editors

A guide to hosting a great sleepover party.

How to Make Sure Your Kids Won't Hate You When They Grow Up

by Sharon Silver

Why forgiving your parents' mistakes is so important for you and your own kids.

Should You Pay Your Child for Good Grades?

by The Circle of Moms Editors

Does paying kids for their good grades teach the wrong lesson?

When Should You Talk to Your Child About (Gulp) Sex?

by Mary Beth Sammons

When it's time to tackle "the sex talk," it helps to have a plan.

How to Teach Your Kids about "Stranger Danger"

by Mary Beth Sammons

How to teach children boundaries, how to get help, and other "people safety skills"

How to Make Timeouts Work

by Sharon Silver

We all use timeouts. Why don't our kids learn from them?

Should Your Child Repeat Kindergarten?

by The Circle of Moms Editors

When is a second year in kindergarten a good idea?

How To Stop Dumping Your Stress Onto Your Kids

by Sharon Silver

Surprise! There's a solution that's easier and faster than scraping together time to unwind.

High School Senior Fakes Pregnancy As Social Experiment

by Circle of Moms Editors

Not the Rah-Rah Type: Helping Kids Find Their Talents

by The Circle of Moms Editors

7 ideas for uncovering your child's special interests and strengths.

Starting a Musical Instrument: The 2-Minute Guide

by The Circle of Moms Editors

Everything you need for starting your child with the right instrument, teacher, and practice pattern.

Extreme Makeover: Piercings, Tattoos, and Plastic Surgeries for Teens

by Mary Beth Sammons

Would you foot the bill for body or facial modifications for your teen?

Getting Kids to Cooperate Without Repeating Yourself

by Sharon Silver

Does your child ignore you until you yell? Here's how to undo that pattern.

Educating Resistant Teachers About Special Needs

by Amy M. Armstrong

When parents have to teach the teacher.

Has the Healthy Food Fight Gone Too Far?

by Circle of Moms Editors

Chicago public school bans homemade lunches.

4 Ways to Curb Your Child's Endless Arguing

by Sharon Silver

Why kids endlessly argue and negotiate — and how you can get them to stop.

Munchkins with Mobiles: When Your 7 Year-Old Wants a Cell Phone

by The Circle of Moms Editors

How to decide whether a cell phone is appropriate for your child.

Fresh Vs. Frozen? How to Best Use Each

by Amanda Haas

Why it's sometimes better (and not just convenient) to shop the frozen food aisle.

What Parents Can Do To Curb Bullies At School

by Amy M. Armstrong

How do you get school officials to take action?

Recipe of the Week: Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

by Circle of Moms Editors

How Yelling Cancels Listening

by Sharon Silver

What really happens to your child when you raise your voice.

5 Winning Tips for Losing Teeth

by The Circle of Moms Editors

Hmm...50 cents or $5? The Tooth Fairy’s going rate, plus trouble-shooting tips for novices.

Circle of Moms Giveaway: Skuut Wooden Balance Bike

by Circle of Moms Editors

Let us know where you ride your bike with your children and win a Skuut bike!

Right or Wrong: Parents in Florida Want Child Out of School Over Peanut Allergy

by Circle of Moms Editors

Should kids with food allergies be accommodated in public schools?

Lice Advice: Mom Tips for Preventing and Treating Lice

by The Circle of Moms Editors

Lice...yikes! Banish the itchy little buggers with smart tips on lice prevention and treatment, all from moms who've been through a delousing.

5 Tips for Helping Your Daughter Take the Sting Out of the Queen Bee

by Mary Beth Sammons

How to help a child navigate social cliques, cyber bullying, and queen bees? 5 tips on taking on the teenage mean girls.

Kids and Money: 5 Tips for Raising a Smart Spender

by The Circle of Moms Editors

Does your child think you're a live ATM? Here's how to teach the value of money.

The White House Takes On Bullies

by Mary Beth Sammons

Has your child been a victim...or a mean kid? The White House moves to help.

Dr. Oz on Using Emotions for Smarter Parenting

by Dr. Mehmet Oz

Your voice, posture, and gestures impact – and can improve – your kids' behavior.

A Cure for the Common Bad Attitude

by Sharon Silver

Parenting guru Sharon Silver shares wise words for getting to the bottom of your child's misbehavior.

Tarted Up Toys

by Mary Beth Sammons

Are dolls getting too sexy?

What to Do When a Discipline Method Stops Working

by Sharon Silver

Confused by your child's new reaction to a tried-and-true discipline method? Parenting pro Sharon Silver explains what's going on and how to respond.

A+ Breakfasts for School Day Mornings

by The Circle of Moms Editors

10 mom ideas for fast, healthy morning meals.

Moms Weigh In: The Impact of TV's Teen Moms

by The Circle of Moms Editors

Tired of seeing teen moms glamorized on TV? Think it's a great teaching tool? Read on to see what kind of impact these portrayals are having on our kids and in our lives.

Striking a Pose: Moms Debate Children's Pageants and Modeling

by The Circle of Moms Editors

Is striking a pose fun for kids or does it give them self-esteem issues? Get the inside scoop from pageant parents and veterans.

Streamline Your AM Routine: 9 Strategies for Getting Out the Door Smoothly

by The Circle of Moms Editors

Start the day happier with smart mom tips for easing everyone out the door on time.

The Barbie Effect: Is Barbie Good or Bad for Young Girls?

by The Circle of Moms Editors

Read our quick summary of the reasons moms love her, hate her and everything in between.

6 Fun Indoor Games & Activities for Kids

by The Circle of Moms Editors

Got cabin fever? Read our round-up of clever ideas from moms for keeping the young and restless happy and occupied--without TV.

The Homeschool Debate

by The Circle of Moms Editors

Want to know why some swear by homeschooling? Read about the pluses--and the minuses--from the perspectives of moms in the trenches.

7 Ways to End Bedwetting

by Circle of Moms Editors

Is your child wetting the bed? Learn how bedwetting alarms, cranberry juice, and other mom tricks can work magic.

Would You Encourage Your Child to Fight, as Jennifer Zuniga Did?

by Circle of Moms Editors

Little is known so far about why a Ceres, California mom, Jennifer Zuniga, encouraged a fist fight in her front yard between two 14 year-olds boys, one of them her son. A video of the fight that was posted on YouTube (Homie vs. rito), in...

How to Deal with Language-Based Learning Disabilities

by The Circle of Moms Editors

5 tips from moms for helping your child through troubles with writing, reading, speaking and spelling.

Getting Better Behavior Without Yelling

by Sharon Silver

Feeling forced to yell? How and why to stop raising your voice.

Summer Camp Finder

by Circle of Moms Editors

Looking for a great summer camp? Our friends at Savvy Source have gathered hundreds of summer camp options in your location that fit your child and your schedule.

Why Yelling Doesn't Work

by Sharon Silver

Are you a yeller? Parenting pro Sharon Silver explains why it's not working—and how to set limits without raising your voice.