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Many parents are now working from home. Schools are closed too. Everyone is home, stress is building and families are struggling...

There isn't one "right" way to parent. When couples can't agree on discipline and family rules, parenting can be stressful

What is the secret to discipline that works? Learn the 3 critical parts of discipline and how to use them effectively.

"How can I have an underlying sense of calm even when everything is so chaotic? Thanks, Kathy M. " This question was recently submitted...

If you were to ask a room full of parents, "Which stage of parenting is the hardest?" Most would answer, "The teen years!" Kids are...

Parenting is about keeping your kids safe and secure but are your efforts to "help" actually blocking your child's independenc

Time and again I hear these words from stepmoms. It's a common theme, but one many feel ashamed to admit out loud.  These are women who

Becoming a stepfamily brings unique challenges. You are trying to blend kids, parenting styles and family dynamics and the odds feel stacked

This is it, the time of year when the shift from school schedules to summer fun begins! While the first weeks of summer break are fun, we...

Keeping your kids focused in the last weeks of school can be a challenge! Here's a few tips to help your child finish the year strong wh