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Have you ever felt so frustrated you give your kids random consequences like, "You're grounded for the next 2 months!" or "No tv for the...

Do you worry about doing a "good job" raising your kids? Do you struggle with "how" to accomplish this goal? Does it keep you up at...

Technology is a constant in the lives of our teens. They begin their day with checking their social media accounts, have their phones with t

"My stepkids come into our bedroom all the time, even when I need some quiet time to work on my college classwork. How can I change...

The holidays typically include visits with extended family members, which most teens will tell you they dread. While you may be looking...

It’s that time of year when we are supposed to be preparing for “perfect” holiday gatherings. You know what I'm referring to...perfectly...

"Kids were suspended for having weed at school today." Some of us might assume this is a statement from a high school student....

This morning I had a call from a mom who is struggling with her toddler's incessant w​​hining. We've all been there, sometimes we even...

Did you know there are 3 secret benefits of eating meals together as a family? Learn how family meals boost your child's social IQ!

"My stepdaughter looked right at me and lied!" Let's just put this out there...Most kids have gone through a phase of telling lies. As...