When Good Kids Are Bad Sports
Sometimes good kids can be bad sports. Here are the words you need to talk with your child about sportsmanship. read more
September 21, 1999
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Is the News Bad News for Children?
The news and current affairs can be upsetting for young children. Find tips on monitoring what your children absorbs from the news and how to talk to ... read more
October 30, 2009
Five Steps to Parent Problem-Solving
Learn how to coach your child through a problem, thereby giving him a key to success and empowering him to become independent. read more
December 20, 2007
How to Encourage Healthy Emotional Development in Boys
"Real men don't cry" is part of a larger lie about men and emotions, which could inhibit healthy emotional development in your son. read more
November 29, 2007
Instinctive Parenting
Good parenting means finding the right balance between the needs of the baby and the needs of the mother. read more
August 30, 2005
Coming Out in Class: When Teachers Tell Students "I'm Gay"
A gay teacher in Massachusetts has come out to his first-grade class. Did he do the right thing? read more
June 15, 2000
Should Parents Intervene When Their Teenagers Have Drama?
We all know that teenagers can be dramatic, but it's important to be able to recognize when they're being overdramatic and when they might need your h... read more
January 8, 2019
The Differences Between IDEA and Section 504
IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are two federal laws that affect how a child with disabilities is educated. Find out how they d... read more
January 8, 2002
Playing with Your Baby
Find tips on simple games that will keep your baby happy. read more
May 3, 2007
Barriers to Breastfeeding
This article cites some of the obstacles to breastfeeding that new mothers face. read more
December 15, 2005
Teaching Good Sportsmanship
It's up to adults to teach kids that it's not whether you win or lose, but good sportsmanship is how you play the game. read more
June 21, 2000
Role of the Father in the Breastfeeding Family
This article discusses how the father can contribute to the breastfeeding process. read more
December 15, 2005