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On ‘Morning Joe,’ a misplaced debate about Bergdahl parenting
An accusation that a father all but prompted his son to go AWOL.
Teaching children with autism the fine art of self-advocacy
Once a child has a label for her differences you need to talk to her about when and how to share that information with others, and how to express her needs.
More dads staying home with kids -- because they want to
The number of dads who stay at home has doubled in the last 25 years.
Family Filmgoer reviews ‘The Fault in Our Stars’
Movie reviews with kids in mind: This week, the bestselling young adult novel hits the big screen.
Mom worried about adoptive daughter’s biological family
Marguerite Kelly advises a woman who is worried about her adoptive daughter’s biological family.
On Parenting: Meghan Leahy and Amy Joyce take questions about parenting
Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach with Positively Parenting, will join Amy Joyce to talk about parenting children of all ages.
On Parenting: Haley Kilpatrick talks about raising confident girls
Haley Kilpatrick, author of "The Drama Years: Real Girls Talk About Surviving Middle School--Bullies, Body Image and More," joins On Parenting's Amy Joyce to talk about seeing girls through the awkward tween years.
Maybe I was wrong on how to fix college-prep obsession
Reform leader Blouke Carus shows me new approaches that make sense for those not going to college.
Six ways to get fit as a family
From rock climbing to yoga, there are lots of ways for parents to exercise with their kids.
What We’re Reading: “Enjoy Your Cells” (No, really)
Her mom, a neuroscientist, thought she would not be interested in a book about cells. This 4-year-old thinks differently.
Raising girls to be confident
Haley Kilpatrick set out to find ways to help raise confident girls. So she went straight to the source.
Parenting advice from Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly
Night waking, getting kids to clean up and bedwetting were among the subjects discussed in this week’s parenting advice chat.
Think your kid won’t want to read this summer? Think again.
Don’t know how to get your kid to read this summer? We chatted with Scholastic about how to get them interested, and what will keep their nose in a book.
Family Filmgoer reviews ‘Maleficent’
Movie reviews with kids in mind: This week, Angelina Jolie as the evil fairy. Plus “A Million Ways to Die in the West.”
Parenting advice: Help for raising children of all ages
Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly discusses the ups and downs of parenting, and tips for helping children through challenging times.
Maleficent: Is she all that bad? Or just misunderstood?
Oh, come on. Are these villainesses really all that bad? This writer argues that she learned a lot as she grew up liking them better than the princesses
What to do for a child with night terrors
Her grandson has night terrors and she and her daughter don’t know what to do.
A potential danger in giving antibiotics to infants: Asthma
In a study, children who had taken antibiotics in infancy were twice as likely to later develop wheezing.
Your child has autism. How (and when) do you tell him?
Experts offer advice on talking to your child about his autism diagnosis.
What We’re Reading: Knick Knack PaddyWhack
What are we reading right now? Sarah Vander Schaaf’s 9-year-old wanted a pop up book that mom thought was too young. Ends up it was just right.
Is work your happy place?
Is everyone working for the weekend? Do you find yourself more relaxed at home or at the office?
Family Filmgoer reviews ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’
Movie reviews with kids in mind: This week, the latest, exhilarating installment of the X-Men series.
On Parenting: A bucket list for summer with kids
Jessica McFadden, author of the blog A Parent in Silver Spring, joined On Parenting editor/writer Amy Joyce to talk about great stuff to do with your kids over summer vacation.
The essence of sensory processing disorder
It could be why a high school junior refuses to take showers.
Making the most of new movement for longer school days
A Massachusetts think tank has found what works best when school day expands
My summer bucket list -- with kids
There are only so many days in summer, but there are so many things to do. Here are a few I want to make sure to take our kids to before school starts.
My summer parenting bucket list
For one week this summer, we will have Camp Mommy. Here are some of the things on our to-do list.
What We’re Reading: They choose and I’m good with that. Now.
What We’re Reading: My tweens choose what we read, and that’s not so bad after all.
This bipolar mom wants you to know about mental illness
At This is My Brave, participants -- many of them parents -- will share personal stories of mental illness.
Family Filmgoer reviews ‘Godzilla,’ ‘Million Dollar Arm’
Movie reviews with kids in mind: This week, the monster returns to the big screen and a baseball drama.
How to parent: advice from a parenting coach
Meghan Leahy, local parenting coach, offered advice in a live discussion.
Make your little 800-pound gorilla sleep where mama says
Mother needs to gently assert her authority over a 31 / 2-year-old.
On Parenting with Meghan Leahy
Parenting coach Meghan Leahy, of Positively Parenting, took questions on parenting.
He’s back after freshman year. Now what?
Everything is different when your child returns home from college for the first time.
What we’re reading now: Captain Underpants
Sometimes, as much as it hurts, you have to read the books your kids like, rather than the books you want them to read.
The debate over a diagnosis: Are some kids ‘out of sync’?
Many children have sensory processing difficulties, but experts are split on the basis of the problem.
How a newborn baby’s scent affects women
It’s almost as good as chocolate. The study didn’t look at men, so no word on how it affects them.
Common Sense Media releases report on kids and reading
Reading rates drop among teens and tweens, and they aren’t reading for pleasure very often.
When approaching a child with a disability, the best policy is ‘Smile, Don’t Stare’
Lollipop Kids Foundation launches campaign in Montgomery County, including a video spot on local public television.
Family Filmgoer reviews ‘Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return’
Movie reviews with kids in mind: This week, a tacky-looking animated musical with forgettable songs.
The history of working mothers goes way back
What’s the history of mothers with kids at home working? It goes back further than you might think.
Helping new moms help themselves
The Nurse-Family Partnership provides much needed resources to families who might be in need of a little extra guidance.
Winning gubernatorial slogan? ‘We parent on the fly’
Gansler’s off the cuff remark at Wednesday night debate was meant to convey thoughtful parenting.
Is saturated fat a no-no in my kids’ diets?
We hear we should cut saturated fats from our lives. Except when a study says it doesn’t matter. It’s tough figuring out what to feed kids.
Pregnancy discrimination? No maternity leave? Happy Mother’s Day, working moms!
Pregnancy discrimination, no maternity leave, no paid sick days. Happy Mother’s Day, working moms!
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