Kids

Learn how to tell if your preschooler is lying, and how to respond if he is.

Giving your four-year-old a small weekly allowance can be a good introduction to the concept of money management.

There's lots that preschoolers can do to help around the house. Find a list of chores that kids can handle at this age.

Read tips on setting house rules and staying consistent with them.

The key to combating child abuse is to empower your child: give him the right to say "No!" Read tips on teaching your child how to protect himself.

Read the do's and don'ts of teaching your child how to deal with strangers.

Preschoolers tend to test their physical limits when they play alone. When they play with others, they might "dare" them to do dangerous things. Learn what you can do to prevent these dangerous behaviors.

Learn the best ways to teach your child about safety.

Learn how to respond when dealing with acts of aggression by your toddler (or by other toddlers who might be visiting for a playdate).

Find tips on teaching your toddler proper manners.

By Stephanie Sokol

All toddlers are messy, and that's okay! But we've got some tips for managing manners at mealtime to make things that bit easier.

Not everything is a toddler's fault. Find out when punishment is necessary.

Read tips on food safety, including how to keep dangerous foods out of your child's reach.

The first rule of first aid is "Be prepared."

Find tips on how to properly and safely give medication to your sick child.

This checklist can help you learn whether your teen is showing signs of any learning disabilities.

Learn what rights you have in your state, as a birth parent or an adoptive parent.

Take this quiz to see whether you are ready to become an adoptive parent.