Watch Out Helicopter Parents, Lawnmower Parenting Is Here
Helicopter parents have evolved and it's not good for anyone, especially children. Have you heard of lawnmower parenting? Lawnmower parents are simila... read more
January 11, 2019
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10 Tips for Living in Peace with Your Preteen
Living with a preteen can be like walking through minefield -- one wrong move could set them off. Here are ten ways to keep the peace while making sur... read more
November 9, 1999
Kim and Jeff Give It to Us Straight: How Long Do You REALLY Need to Keep Your Kid's Artwork?
There is a chance that one of our contributors has emotional attachment issues and the other isn’t drowning in a sea of paste-scented kid art. Come wa... read more
March 29, 2017
Kids and Money: Gassing Up the Car
Teach your child about the costs of car ownership, and decide how much of this financial burden he should share. read more
December 7, 2006
Should I Homeschool My Expelled Child?
If you want your son to finish eighth grade at home and then proceed to ninth grade at a different school, you are talking about tutoring. If you can ... read more
April 24, 2002
Preschool Cliques
Read how you and the preschool teacher can help overcome the problem of cliques among preschoolers. read more
August 30, 2007
The Kindergarten Kickoff
Literacy, social skills, self-esteem, and peer-relations are the four areas of development that determine school readiness. How do your children meet ... read more
June 15, 2000
Top 10 Ways Parents Can Help with Homework
Get a quick list of tips for parents to improve your child's homework performance. read more
January 4, 1998
How To Help Your Child During a Meltdown or Tantrum
As your child develops, they will experience a range of emotions. With toddlerhood comes tantrums and melt-downs. Are you prepared? Here's how you can... read more
December 10, 2018
Natural(ish) Parenting: A Lesson in Flexibility
When we think of natural parenting, we think of cloth diapers, breastfeeding and organic food, but it involves so much more. Also known as gentle pare... read more
October 1, 2018
Environmental Modifications That Make a Difference
Use this ADD/ADHD resource on environmental modifications to make your home ADHD-friendly for your child. read more
June 20, 2001
A Typical Seventh Grader
This article describes what experts define as typical behavior for an twelve-year-old. read more
June 20, 2000