Parenting Advice

The Best Bad Report Card Ever: Why I Delight In the "Minus" on My Daughter's Report Card

Signe Whitson | Posted 01.05.2012 | Parents

Read More: Girl Bullying, Parenting Daughters, Teaching Creativity, Parenting Girls, Raising Children, Creative Children, Parenting, Anger in Children, Parenting Advice, Parents News

Recently, I met with my four year-old's pre-school teacher for a scheduled school conference. After the niceties and pleasantries were exchanged, the teacher slid a report-card-like rating sheet across the desk.

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Sage and Hilarious Advice From Jenny Holzer, Mom

Posted 01.05.2012 | Arts

Read More: LED Projections, Artists, Twitter, Parenting, Jenny Holzer, Parenting Advice, Tweets, Arts News

Jenny Holzer, an artist made famous for her use of stern LED projections, once said, "A man can't know what it's like to be a mother." Well, perhaps h...

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10 Tips for Being a Happy Mom in 2012

Sarah Maizes | Posted 01.04.2012 | Parents

Read More: Raising Children, Sarah Maizes, Single Mothers, Divorce, Single Parents, Parenting Advice, Discipline, Parents News

Motherhood is exhausting. It's non-stop, all consuming and quite frankly... it doesn't always smell so good. But here are a few tips I've compiled to help handle the deluge and improve your odds of ending your day with a smile on your face.

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Why I'm Sleeping Through New Year's Eve

Samantha Kemp-Jackson | Posted 12.30.2011 | Canada Living

Read More: Parenting, New Years Eve, NYE 2011, New Years Eve Countdown, Parenting Tips, New Years Eve Parents, Parenting Advice, New Years Eve Plans, Canada Living News

Revelry and late-night partying do not go well with early-rising children and the never-ending responsibilities inherent in parenting. That being said, there is still a tinge of envy when watching the youthful, unencumbered revelers plan for the big night.

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Need a New Years Resolution? Stop Counting Your Husband As a Child!

Dr. G | Posted 12.30.2011 | Parents

Read More: Marriage, Relationships, Parenting Advice, Parents News

Much as a wife can feel hurt by the casual ball-and-chain joke, a husband can be torn down by being counted as a kid in the family.

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Following a Child's Lead

Margaret Paul, Ph.D. | Posted 12.29.2011 | Parents

Read More: Good Parenting, Breastfeeding, Children, Homeschooling, Parenting, Parenting Advice, Parents News

Most people who choose to have children want to be good parents, and they have many questions about what would be best for their children.

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The Happiest Place on Earth

Phyllis Berger | Posted 12.28.2011 | Fifty

Read More: Baby Boomers, Parenting, Empty Nest, Disneyland, Parenting-Adults, Parents Empty Nest, Empty Nesters, Parenting Advice, Empty Nest Syndrome, Fifty News

I'm going to go to Disneyland by myself. Maybe that doesn't strike anyone as odd, but at my age I think the only people who do that are the people who decorate their homes in a Mickey Mouse motif and wear Pluto sweatshirts. I am not one of those people.

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On the 12th Day of Christmas My Troubled Teen Gave to Me...

Ken Rabow | Posted 12.25.2011 | Canada Living

Read More: Parenting Advice, Troubled Teens, Teenagers, Teen Goal Setting, New Years Resolutions, Troubled Teen New Years Resolutions, Parenting Teens, Goal Setting, Canada Living News

What can parents do in the December holidays to stop the trends that their teens and young adults seem to wallow in and offer these children a chance to turn their lives around in the new year?

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Arguing With Mom Protects Teens From Peer Pressure

m.theatlantic.com | Posted 12.22.2011 | Fifty

Read More: Teen-Peer-Pressure, Teen Drug Use, Peer Pressure, Parenting, Parenting post50, Giving-in-to-Peer-Pressure, Study, Parenting Advice, Parents, Teenagers, Fifty News

Adolescents who are comfortable expressing their opinions at home can more easily resist negative influences to use drugs or alcohol....

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Help! My Teenager Won't Get Up Before 3 p.m.!

Ken Rabow | Posted 12.22.2011 | Canada Living

Read More: School Vacations, Christmas Break, Teen Parenting, Parenting Tips, Parenting Teens, Christmas Break Activities, Parenting, Winter Vacation, Winter Break, Parenting Advice, Canada Living News

A teenage client of mine calls it "the cereal effect." The less he would do during the summer, the more soggy his brain became. The more he engaged in stimulating summer activities, the more "crisp" his brain was when he hit the school season.

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Can Friendships Withstand Declining an Invitation at Holiday Time?

Signe Whitson | Posted 12.19.2011 | Parents

Read More: Assertiveness, Parenting, Female Friendships, Passive Aggressive, Parenting Advice, Holidays, Christmas Parties, Holiday Parties, Christmas, Passive, Parents News

I'm knee-deep now and I know that if I acquiesce, I'm going to spend the next few days feeling resentful, not to mention unnecessarily subjecting my kids to the stomach flu!

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When You've Exhausted All Your Parenting Skills, What's Next?

Jennifer Mrozowski | Posted 12.16.2011 | Detroit

Read More: Detroit, Detroit Public Schools, Parenting, Parenting Advice, Dps, Teaching, Parental Involvement, Detroit News

If you're a parent or guardian or even an uncle or aunt, you know the feeling of helplessness when you are at a loss for helping your child or children grow and succeed.

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Authoritarian Parenting, Permissive Parenting or Loving Parenting

Margaret Paul, Ph.D. | Posted 12.15.2011 | Parents

Read More: Margaret Paul, Loving Parenting, Permissive Parenting, Inner Bonding, Parenting, Authoritarian Parenting, Parenting Advice, Parents, Parents News

Our society swings back and forth between authoritarian and permissive parenting. This article describes why neither works to raise emotionally healthy children, and what does work.

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5 Things My Dad Taught Me About Fatherhood

Noel Ocol | Posted 12.14.2011 | Canada Living

Read More: Fatherly Advice, Fatherhood Tips, Parenting Tips, Fatherhood Lessons, Fatherhood Advice, Parenting Advice, Canada Living News

"Son, no matter what you think you'll do for a living, you'll end up a professional waiter," my father told me. Funny as that may sound, somehow he was right. I wait for piano lessons to be done; I wait for soccer to be finished; I wait at the dentist; I wait at the mall; I wait in the car; I wait and I wait and I wait.

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Hey McDonald's, How Do You Like Them Apples? Why I'm Not Unhappy With the New Happy Meal.

Dina R. Rose | Posted 12.09.2011 | Parents

Read More: Healthy Eating, Toddlers-Eating-Habits, Parenting Tips, Happy Meals, Obesity-in-Toddlers, Toddlers, Raising Children, Parenting, Children's Health, Parenting Advice, Childhood Obesity, Parents News

These changes don't amount to a hill of beans from a nutrition perspective. From a habits perspective, though, the changes are worth considering. Let me explain.

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Ten Life Lessons From The Wisest Americans

Karl A. Pillemer, Ph.D. | Posted 12.13.2011 | Fifty

Read More: Career Advice, Baby Boomers, Boomers, Parenting Advice, Advice, Self-Help, Wisdom, Elders, People Over 70, Fifty News

In contemporary society, we don't often ask our elders for advice. We're much more likely to talk to professionals, read books by pop psychologists or motivational speakers, or surf the internet for solutions to our problems. This is a serious mistake.

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Are Pediatricians Hurting Your Toddler's Eating Habits?

Dina R. Rose | Posted 12.01.2011 | Parents

Read More: Healthy Eating, Toddlers-Eating-Habits, Parenting Tips, Obesity-in-Toddlers, Toddlers, Raising Children, Parenting, Overeating, Children's Health, Parenting Advice, Childhood Obesity, Parents News

Parents wouldn't have to resort to the "two more bites" tactic if they thought their toddlers were eating well. Ironically, it's the emphasis on nutrition that produces the problem.

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When Good Parents Leave Their Baby Home Alone

Jacoba Urist | Posted 12.01.2011 | Parents

Read More: Technology and Parenting, Holiday Childcare, Parenting Tips, Parenting News, Babysitting, Babies, Child Abuse, Childcare, Parenting Advice, Children Home Alone, Child Neglect, Kids Home Alone, Parents News

At a party last week, a couple told us a "funny" parenting story. They were staying in Paris, and decided to leave their 1-year-old asleep in his Pack 'n Play, and get a drink at a place nearby. No need for a babysitter.

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From Patient to Parent: Raising a Special Needs Child

Carla Lohr | Posted 12.02.2011 | Parents

Read More: Special Needs Children, Parenting, Parenting Tips, Parenting Advice, Special Needs, Parents News

I firmly believe that, as parents, we hold more power than the disability does in the lives of our children.

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Peggy Orenstein on Girls Trying to Look Grown Up and Adults Trying to Look Girlish

Jane Shure | Posted 11.30.2011 | Parents

Read More: Girls, Women, Leadership, Body Image, Motherhood, Eating Disorders, Self-Esteem, Parenting, Parenting Advice, Parents News

From the earliest of ages, girls are now being targeted to become overly focused on their bodies and to think of themselves as sexy.

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Fine. Whatever! Eight Common Passive Aggressive Phrases to Know

Signe Whitson | Posted 11.29.2011 | Parents

Read More: Relationships, Passive-Aggressive, Passive Aggressive, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Parenting, Communication Skills, Parenting Advice, Communication, Passive Aggressive Phrases, Teenagers, Discipline Children, Parents News

Passive aggressive behavior thrives in many families because it is often a more comfortable -- and effective -- way of dealing with anger than honest self-expression.

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What to Say When You and Your Partner Get "Caught" in Bed by Your Kid

Dr. G | Posted 11.29.2011 | Parents

Read More: Parenting, Sex, Parenting Advice, Parents, Parents-Kids, Parents News

My 9-year-old son knocks. The noises in our bedroom stop, abruptly. "Yes?" he hears. "Ummm, is everything OK?" "Yes, honey, get back in bed. I'll be there in a few minutes." So what did we tell him? Brace yourself. We told him the truth.

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Whole Grain Pumpkin Bread & Parenting Pre-Teens

Emily Franklin | Posted 11.18.2011 | Parents

Read More: Family Values, Thanksgiving Recipes, Pumpkin Bread, Parenting Advice, Thanksgiving, Family, Teenagers, Parents News

My bedroom door swings open. "Jamie, please knock next time," my husband tells our 12 year old. A shrug. "So, you want to know something weird?" This is one of Jamie's lead-ins. He appears most nights, often remembering to knock, after the other kids are asleep.

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The Parent Trap: Why You'll Never Be the Perfect Mom or Dad

Samantha Kemp-Jackson | Posted 11.21.2011 | Canada Living

Read More: Parenting Styles, Bad Parents, The Onion, Perfect Parenting, Parenting Tips, California Parenting Institute, Parenting Advice, Parents-Dads, Parents-Moms, Canada Living News

The fact of the matter is, perfection -- particularly in the area of parenting -- is impossible. There is no simple guidebook that will ease the way through the difficult baby years on up to the trials of adolescence. What is that expression about a road paved with good intentions?

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3 Ways To Prevent Your Kids From Having Painful Memories Of Your Split

Joseph Nowinski, Ph.D. | Posted 11.14.2011 | Divorce

Read More: Children of Divorce, Divorce, Parenting Advice, Divorce News

Children of divorce express feelings of distress and are bothered by bad memories for years after their parents' divorce.

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