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Social Networking Site Safety

Help your teenager exercise safe online social skills.

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How to Develop Emotional Intimacy With Your Kids

The emotional side of relationships don’t just happen. Here’s how to be intentional about building a closer connection with your family.

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The Value of Stay-at-Home Moms

Stay-at-home moms create an environment where bonding takes place and children learn to attach to relationships.

Public Magnet Schools

The pros and cons of magnet schools

Private Schools

Pros and cons of private schools

FAQs About Self-Injury

If you or someone you love cuts, the choice to stop can be challenging and scary. Still, change is possible.

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Give Thanks

Age-specific ways to help your kids experience the meaning behind the celebration on Thanksgiving Day.

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High School Graduation: The Squire Stage

Upon leaving home for college, a young man discovers a newfound sense of freedom; unless he is well-grounded, he may choose to renounce the values of home.

Puberty: The ‘Page’ Stage

Help your son make sense of the confusion puberty can cause.

The Four Phases of Parenthood

Your role changes as your child grows. What’s yours right now?

Public Neighborhood Schools

Pros and cons of public neighborhood schools

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When Kids Grieve

How to help your child deal with loss

Combatting Cultural Influences

When my children were toddlers, I installed childproof latches on all the cabinets and drawers within their grasp to keep them from ingesting dangerous substances. During the grade school years, I zealously guarded the shows they watched (“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” was banned) to make sure they didn’t pollute their young minds. When my girls …

Parents’ Role in Homework

What can you do then to support your children in learning and help them take ownership?

Taking Care of Yourself

We need to take care of ourselves so that we can take care of our family.

The Impact of Home Environment

The most important work you do takes place within the walls of your home.

Your Son Wants You to Notice Him

Many sons today have a sense of themselves, a premonition that they were created for something significant, if only someone would notice them!

Being Available for Your Kids

Children need Mom to be available for them.

Let Your Kids Fail

Using consequences to foster responsibility, confidence and success

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Being Available For Your Teen

Set a goal of reserving 10 percent of your energy for your teen.