Family Relationships

Raising grandchildren can require a different approach than raising your children.

Many holiday conflicts can be avoided with a little planning and understanding.

Parents can reduce rivalry between twins by removing unnecessary competition.

Here are tips for making the most of traditions, while avoiding burnout.

A mother wants to know how she can improve her relationship with her daughter before the divorce is final.

Getting both sides of the family together for celebrations is a common family dilemma.

Find out how to slow your family down, and increase the time you have for your kids.

Children of color need to grow up experiencing the world as a place where they feel included, not invisible.

It's not unusual for babies and toddlers to have strong preferences for playing with one parent.

An expert advises a mother what steps to take with her boyfriend, to avoid hurting her son.

Read these tips for single moms from parenting experts.

Parents must be careful not to allow their star athletes to consider themselves better or more deserving than others simply because they are exceptional in this one arena.

A mother seeks advice on how to prepare her children (ages 8, 11, and 20) for their grandmother's imminent decline and death.

It's best not to keep family secrets.

Is it ever too late to change diapers? Read what these parents think about parenting over 40.

A child who is hurt and bewildered by his mother's rejection asks for help understanding it all.

A mother worries that her son might be harmed by moving around from family member to family member.

Find out how to use public documents to gather more informtaion about your ancestors.