Family Life

Here are some easy ways to save at the supermarket.

Stay true to the real spirit of the holidays by heeding our budget-conscious tips for a debt-free, carefree season.

How does divorce affect children years after their parents split? Find out in this online exclusive interview with divorce guru, Judith Wallerstein.

Learn how to deal as a family with the departure of a child.

An eight-year-old does not have the ability to respond in a sophisticated emotional manner to the jarring upheaval of a divorce.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Let the junior chefs take over in the kitchen once a week so Mom and Dad can enjoy a night off.

It may be necessary to get all parents and step-parents involved in counseling, if discipline between step-families becomes a problem.

Find ways you can help your siblings accept each other.

A mother starts to doubt her parenting skills after a stranger berates her in public.

It's best to introduce a new boyfriend into your children's lives gradually, preferably while doing things with them outside your home.

Does the boy's natural mother have the ability and commitment to homeschool? The rewards are great, but homeschooling involves a serious commitment by a generous, loving parent.

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

Before custody matters can be settled, make sure you understand the challenges confronting children with ADHD.

An expert advises a depressed divorcee to be careful not to enlist her kids as her caretakers.

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

How do children react when their divorced parents want to date?

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.

There are several factors that a cardiologist considers when deciding whether to recommend surgery or a more conservative treatment for a child with a ventricular septal defect (VSD).