Try to resist joining in your teen’s power struggles.
When Your Child Acts Like a Baby
Some children regress as a way of escaping to a less stressful time.
Forging an Identity
Don’t despair; these struggles can actually deepen your bond.
Embracing Your Child’s Personality
Six- to eight-year-olds begin to take on individual personalities — often different from those of their parents.
Preparing Your Child for a Sibling
Adding a family member is always a joyful event. Here’s how to make the transition.
Creating Holiday Rituals
It’s not the gifts they’ll remember, but the family traditions.
As Friendships Evolve
Sometimes growing up means letting go of childhood friends.
Keep Them Reading
Five strategies that will encourage teens to turn the page.
Letting Go of Mommy
How to ease your child’s entry to the wider world outside your home.
Ready, Set, Regress
Some children need a little extra babying before they’re ready to get on with growing up.
The Dating Game
With your guidance your teenager can ease into the world of romantic relationships confidently and responsibly.
The Indulged Child
We want the best for our children — and sometimes that means saying no.
When a Teen Needs Help
Be open to the idea that your moody teenager may benefit from counseling.
The Benefits of Adoption Playgroups
An adoption playgroup can be a wonderful source of support for children as well as parents.
Teens, Drinking, and Drugs
It’s a national issue. Is your child at risk?
Is College Possible?
It’s not uncommon for a child to have different interests — and academic skills — than his achieving parents.
Family Night
Getting everyone together once a week can be invaluable for family unity.
Out On Their Own
At school, children have to fend for themselves. Here are words they can live by.
The Land of Make-Believe
Fantasy play is your preschooler’s safe arena to learn about life — and work things out.
Encouraging Your Child to Find a Passion
When kids find something they love and stick with it, they find their place in the world.