6 heroes your child (and you) can learn from
Think kids grow up to become great American heroes on their own? Think again.
Three steps to cooperation
Tired of shaming, blaming, and yelling at your child? There's a better way.
Chore chart
Use this chore chart as a fun way to have your child help out at home.
Encouraging good behavior
Three ways to help your child to behave well.
3 little hints to get your child to do what you ask
Tired of your child not doing what you ask? Here are 3 simple ways to give directions that your child can understand and follow.
Anger issues in children: diagnostic and treatment
Learn how prolonged, intense anger outbursts in children may be related to other disorders—or not—and how to cope.
Top discipline mistakes parents of young kids make
How to get your child to behave, and achieve more harmony at home.
Epidemic of expulsions
California’s Kern County at leading edge of national debate over costs and benefits of harsh school discipline
Bullying: Two moms fight back
Two mothers who decided to fight back offer advice about what they learned.
Risky sexual relationships in teens with LD or ADHD
Teens with LD and/or ADHD are vulnerable when it comes to sex. An expert tells parents how to educate, not alienate, their teens.
The birds and the bees: what's the status of sex ed?
As the debate rages over the kind of sex education schools should provide, parents have a key role to play.
Why attendance matters
How important is it for kids to be in school? School attendance is a baseline factor in determining student success.
Bright ideas from our readers: disputes about dress
These parent-tested tips will help avoid arguments about school dress.
Repeating a grade: The pros and cons
Grade retention or social promotion — which is best? Read what the experts have to say.
Using screens wisely
A parents' guide to managing technology for their kids.
How to support your unique, quirky child
When your child behaves differently from others, it's endearing — but is it OK? Read on to put your mind at ease and find ways to celebrate your child's unique nature.
Learning to share
Try these simple strategies to help your preschooler give and take cheerfully.
Changing children's behavior in school
Some kids with learning difficulties develop behavior problems that increase their risk of failure. Learn how you can help.
Tips for handling problematic temperament traits
Does your child have extreme temperament traits that cause her problems? Try these tips to help her manage them.
Helping kids with ADHD behave during the holidays
A two-part strategy of preparing your child and preparing the situation will make your family vacation fun for all.
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