"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.
Having too many toys can make your house a disaster area, not to mention overwhelm your kids. Moms offer five suggestions on dealing with holiday toy overload.
I grew up in a family full of secrets and lies and became as adult with some pretty heavy duty trust issues. I promised myself I would always be honest with my children, and I am — even if it makes for some pretty awkward moments.
When you're parenting a preschooler, there are definitely days that feel like they will never end. To help you get through them, here's a short list of truly wonderful and memorable moments that our moms cherish from this special time.
"There are some things that mommy can't do forever!" Here we've rounded up seven essential skills to teach your children to prepare them for eventual independence.
If offering your child a choice is such a good way to get him to cooperate, why does this parenting technique lead to power struggles more times than not? Here are three tips and sample conversations to help you use this tool effectively.
If you drink alcohol in front of your kids, at some point they're likely to ask for a sip. Here’s why I believe there's little danger in allowing your kids a taste of wine or beer, and lots to gain.
Firefighter. Architect. Dancer. Lawyer. Moms want to know not only when to start encouraging a particular career aspiration, but if it's ever okay to discourage one.
As parents, we know that anything that's uttered within earshot of our kids is fair game for repetition. And while eliminating all of those four-letter favorites is a no-brainer, there are plenty of others that can be just as damaging.
When it comes to letting your child quit, whether the activity is scouts, sports, or violin lessons, there’s no single answer that works for every child. Here's how Circle of Moms members decide what to do when a child’s attention lapses and he wants o
Marriage has taught me that disagreements are fine as long you’re working towards resolution, but that if fights are mean-spirited, it not only hurts, it teaches your kids to act the same way. Here's how to "fight" productively — in front of the chil
To many people, writing letters of thanks is a dying courtesy, but not to all! Why do some moms still insist their kids send thank you notes for every gift? Here are three important benefits they say kids receive from expressing their gratitude in writing
Why do so many kids like about relatively unimportant things, like whether or not they brushed their teeth? Here are some insights from Circle of Moms members on the reasons our kids lie, and ideas on how to deal with it.
It's not easy to teach a child whose favorite word is "mine!" about poverty, hunger, and the importance of generosity. Here are five great ideas from Circle of Moms members on teaching kindness, compassion, and charity — to a preschool-aged child.
It can be especially tough during the holidays to be around kids who act entitled. Here are six smart tips for enjoying the season even when your kids are ungrateful.
There’s nothing as unnerving as knowing your child lied, whether it’s about a missing candy bar or an F on a test, but you might be surprised to find that punishing won't help. Here’s how to get nothing but honesty from your kids.
