Family Relationships

This type of response to a stepparent's setting limits are a child's way of manipulating and are very normal.

Sibling rivalry is at its worst when the younger child outshines the older sibling.

Ask your older children to put themselves in your little guy's place. Sometimes children don't realize how painful words can be. Try to talk about these things when you and the kids are alone and relaxed, perhaps just before bed.

Forcing your older girl to include her sibling when she visits her friends is setting her up to resent the little sister you want her to care for.

Grandparents can assume some wonderfully unique and significant roles in the lives of their gifted grandchildren.

You have every right to determine the rules and consequences for the time your stepson spends in your home. Those should include helping around the house, playing fairly, and managing his anger.

You may need to try family counseling if out-of-control stepchildren aren't responding to discipline.

It's not uncommon for a formerly only child to react negatively when a younger sibling is born.

Our expert encourages a stepmother not to discipline her stepson for things he does while at his mom's home.

Find out how best to deal with the other parent of your significant other's child.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

More and more grandparents are parenting again, and organizing resources to help themselves cope.

What kids really want is to know their parents enjoy spending time with them.

Jealousy often flares up when a child from another marriage gets a new sibling.

Your attitude toward your maturing daughter is the most important tool you have for helping her feel good about herself.

Conflict between siblings is normal. What's important is how the children and parents handle the conflict.

Encourage a child to be a separate person from his mother.

Gather advice on how to handle a defiant stepson.

Read about when a relationship between parent and child is too close.