Raising teenagers
From dating to drinking concerns, the teenage years can certainly be tough for parents, and during these crucial times, every choice you make can seem overwhelming. Let's face it. We could all use some pointers.
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Teaching your kids to swim
There's nothing better than jumping into a pool on a hot, summer day, but if your kids don't know how to swim, they could be diving into danger. That's why moms and dads need to play teacher to keep that swim safe.
Working from home
For working moms and dads, today starts another week of juggling child care, carpools and careers.
Stopping teen drinking
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and also the start of parental panic over drinking.
10 is the new 15
Every parent says his or her children grow up way too fast. Well, these days, the saying is all too real, with technology, magazines and fashion catering to young people.
Losing a pet
Losing a pet is difficult for kids at any age, but there are ways to help your children through this difficult time.
Foregiveness
They're two simple words, "I'm sorry," but saying them and meaning them is a tough lesson for kids.
Monsters under the bed
It's a common yet unwanted and scary visitor for children: monsters under the bed! And these imaginary creatures are keeping kids and parents from getting a good night's sleep.
Day at the museum
The movie "Night at the Museum" made museums cool for kids, and besides having a fun-family outing, parents can also sneak in an education on that trip.
Potty training
It's a tough job for parents, tackling the toilet. But there are some dos and don'ts that can help parents with potty training.
Choosing the right babysitter
It's one of the most difficult things for parents -- leaving your kids with a babysitter or nanny, especially for the first time, but there are ways to avoid the babysitter blues.
Baby brains
Before your kids start to walk, there are baby steps you can take to make them smarter.
Picky Eaters
For parents, dinnertime can be battle time when it comes to getting their kids to eat.
Earning an allowance
It's a question parents are all too familiar with: "Can I have some money?" Instead of simply handing out cash, Moms and Dads can use an allowance to teach kids a valuable lesson.
Yoga for kids
You've heard of adults practicing yoga to relieve stress. Well now, the art of bending and breathing is being used as a calming effect on kids.
Prenatal counseling
There may be a new way to help prevent miscarriages. It's called prenatal counseling.
Morning mayhem
The alarm clock goes off, and it's time to rise and shine. But tired tots and teens may not want to get out of bed. Here are a few tips to prevent morning mayhem and get everyone out the door on time.
Transitional kindergarten
Five-year-old Chiara is bright, active and ready for school. But with a December birthday, she was too young to enroll in kindergarten in September, even though she'd already mastered pre-K.