amy@daretoparent.com

The battle between parents and their kids about screen time seems universal. The reason is simple: today's kids are growing up with tech

Whether your a mom or stepmom I think you'll agree that parenting should come with a warning label that says, "Congrats, your life is...

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...

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...

"My husband doesn't think his kids should do chores when they visit on their weekends here." --Sue, wife of Mark and stepmom to 2 boys...

"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...