Is your 5 or 6 year-old pushing boundaries and breaking rules he knows he shouldn’t? Unabashedly acting against your wishes? Dr. Claudia M. Gold says take a step back, parents – this defiance business is not quite what you think.
It’s a conversation you probably never thought you’d have, so how exactly do you tell your child that you and your spouse are getting divorced? And how do you do it in such a way that helps your child feel loved and secure? Child development specialist Dr. Robyn Silverman has seven tips for turning that incredibly difficult discussion into a healthy, supportive dialogue for all.
Okay, you don’t have to admit it. But, if you – like most parents – find that one of your kids lights you up more than the others, read on for renowned parenting expert Michele Borba’s tips on minimizing favoritism fallout in your family.
Carolyn Bransby’s life story provides a unique perspective on adoption as she is both an adoptive parent and adoption consultant. She shares with us her way to help kids embrace their adoption story.
Parenting expert Susan Stiffelman offers tips and tricks in this parenting class hosted by The Mother Company. Join us Wednesday, May 29 at The Pump Station in Santa Monica.
Who says summer fun needs to stop just because the sun goes down? Grab the bug spray and get ready to stay up late with ten safe activities for enjoying summer nights with your kids!
Just because you and your BFF don’t have the same parenting styles, does it mean the friendship is over? Acclaimed parenting coach Susan Stiffelman offers tips for how to cope when friends’ parenting choices and values are very different from your own.
Wishing your child would cooperate without a fuss? Us too! Read on for strategies we bet you’ve never heard before, from the renown child development expert, Noel Janis-Norton.
Are you stressing out about your kid’s eating habits (or lack thereof!?) Ellyn Satter, internationally renowned expert on kids, nutrition, and healthy eating habits, calms us down with fool-proof tips to get some nutrition in those bellies (or at least stop worrying about it.)
