amy@daretoparent.com

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...

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

"My fiance doesn't love my child like he loves his own children. How can I fix this?" -- Stephanie M. This is a typical issue for...

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....