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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.

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 …

Public Magnet Schools

The pros and cons of magnet schools

Rebellion and Intervention

When and where to go for help when your teen rebels

Living in a Stepfamily

Living in a Stepfamily

Teens with a stepmom or stepdad need help learning how to manage the emotions surrounding a new stepfamily and how to adjust to having a stepparent and stepsiblings.

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.

children watch media and entertainment

The Influence of Media

the power of today’s media and entertainment to negatively sway human behavior should be a cause of concern.

The Smart Stepparent

How to discover your place in your stepchild’s life.

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!

Private Schools

Pros and cons of private schools

Public Charter Schools

Pros and cons of charter schools

Initiating Sons Into Manhood

Here are some key passages in a boy’s journey to manhood.

Son spitting water in Dad's face

Make Time to be Dad

No one is guaranteed tomorrow; invest in your children’s lives today.

Cell Phone Rules

Don’t just “phone it in” when it comes to guiding and protecting your kids by setting limits on cell phone use.

Social Networking Site Safety

Help your teenager exercise safe online social skills.

Father and son setting up a text together

Rites of Passage for Your Son

The power of ceremony to reaffirm a son’s shaky identity, in some cases redirect his life, and empower his future was wholly unexpected.

How Computer and Video Games Are Rated

Like movie ratings, video game ratings are helpful tools for parents who want to make informed decisions about what their children see.

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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