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I recently spent a morning talking about parenting with a local MOPS group. I have to tell you, it was a blast! These moms were totally...

Do you ever look at your parenting partner and think, "Why would you do that?!" There are 3 important benefits to understanding ea

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...