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Public Charter Schools

Pros and cons of charter schools

Practical Service

How can you as a parent practically instill principles of selfless love and sacrifice in your child?

Social Networking Site Safety

Help your teenager exercise safe online social skills.

A mom sitting on a couch, either comforting or cuddling with her young son who’s got his face buried in her lap

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

Mother with her arm around her daughter, helping her with her homework

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.

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.

Smiling African-American family seated at the dinner table, saying grace

Give Thanks

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

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?

A high school graduate hugging his mom and dad while holding his diploma

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.

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 …

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.

Healing 101

Here are tips for you and your child on healing after divorce.

Kids and Substance Abuse

Kids and Substance Abuse

Understanding and responding to drug, alcohol and tobacco use among teens.

Share the Workload With Your Husband

Remember, nagging will not motivatate your husband to help out more.