Family Life

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).

Learn what to say to your child when you or your spouse has been laid off.

A great worksheet to help your child understand the different factors that influence stress.

When a child worries that her parents may divorce, it's important to reassure her that she is loved.

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.

Find out what non-meat foods contain iron.

Try to reach a compromise with your former spouse when changing circumstances dictate a new approach to visitation rights.

By trying to provide the best of everything for their child, are parents actually stealing his childhood?

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

Here are some ideas in the area of custody laws and homeschooling.

How should couples manage their finances? Find out what the experts say.

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.