Parenthood

No parent ever wants to hear that their child is being bullied or worse still, that they are doing the bullying; however, it happens even when we think our child isn’t capable of those acts. The best thing we can do is to be informed and learn the best ways to support them in either situation.

Has becoming a parent revealed certain triggers from your own childhood? Dr. Laura Markham of Aha Parenting discusses the causes behind parenting triggers and how to manage them.

What should you say to your kids when they ask you how babies are made or what happens when we die? I tell them the whole truth and nothing but the truth…

If you’re tired of saying “no” all day to your kids, this small change could make all the difference!

Encourage your tot to prepare healthy snacks for themselves! Here’s how…

Teaching children to be compassionate and embrace people’s differences can be tricky. Here are six tips to help you raise inclusive kids…

Hate the chore wars just as much as your kids do?

Here’s how to assign them responsibilities that are appropriate for their age and make sure they get them done…

Do you have a strong-willed child? You’re lucky! Strong willed children can be a challenge when they’re young, but if sensitively parented, they become terrific teens and young adults. Self-motivated and inner-directed, they go after what they want and are almost impervious to peer pressure. As long as parents resist the impulse to “break their will,” strong-willed kids often become leaders.

From the moment you announce your pregnancy, everyone and their grandma has a hot parenting tip for you. Our resident mama-of-twins-plus-one is here to tell you which pieces of advice you can delete from your mental hard drive…

It’s been a few months since my baby had his first birthday and, even though every day is filled with growth, new words, and expressions, I find myself stuck reflecting on the past year –– the first year. It’s not just my baby’s growth; it’s mine too. I’ve learned more than I could have ever imagined about human development, the ins and outs of baby gear, and what an over 30 year-old body can accomplish on two to five hours of broken sleep a night.