amy@daretoparent.com

Independence is something we all want our kids to have, but for some even the smallest things become a drama filled battle of wills. Does...

"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...

"Amy, could you speak to the issue of how to gracefully handle changing the subject when politics comes up over the holidays...at the...

Parenting...sometimes the struggles have NOTHING to do with the kids! Jim says, "If she would just set the rules and stick with them, the...

A new year brings with it the feeling of a fresh start and new opportunities. While many of us make promises to eat healthy and exercise,...

In a perfect world, the holidays are a time for happy family gatherings, shared meals and visits with extended family. In reality, we...