Bitter Melon
An excerpt from Cara Chow's new novel about growing up the daughter of a strict and demanding Chinese mother.
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Books on peer pressure
This list of books - fiction and non-fiction - on peer pressure can help you and your older child. Print it out and bring to your library.
Best Graduation Parties and Gifts
Whether you're keeping it simple or going all out, we've got ideas for your celebration.
Children and nature: Who let the kids out?
Are your children spending too much time inside? Learn the high cost of nature deficit disorder - and how easily you can avoid it by getting your kids outdoors.
Tips on clothes shopping with your tween or teen
Back-to-school shopping with your tween or teen can be fun and educational if you start with a plan.
10 Mindful Minutes
Goldie Hawn's new parenting book tackles the task of teaching EQ to children.
Character education: as imporant as academics?
No longer afraid of teaching values, many schools have added character education to their lesson plans.
Raising a financially savvy child
Our readers offer their advice about how to teach money management to children.
Raising a financially intelligent child: focus on allowances
The authors of The Financially Intelligent Parent recommend giving your child an allowance - but don't tie it to chores.
Bright ideas from our readers: teaching financial responsibility
GreatSchools' readers give advice on teaching kids about money.
