Parents Tip of the Day

A confident kid doesn’t happen always happen on its own. Start allowing your tot to do simple tasks, like spreading his own peanut butter, to instill a little confidence in you both.

A tidy, clean house is great in theory but not super realistic if you have kids. Here’s how you can embrace the mess, rather than just despise it.

Before you can learn to stop your child’s tantrums, you have to learn how to understand them.

Helicopter parenting might not be your preferred style but that doesn’t mean there isn’t something to learn from it.

Your child’s height is a good indication of whether or not they’re growing properly. Here’s what you need to know.

Your toddler’s behavior in the classroom can clue you in on his developmental strengths and weaknesses.

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Want to improve your kid’s academic skills? Encourage them to start saying encouraging things to themselves.

Parents, you have enough on your mind—don’t add guilt to the list. You enjoy that second (or third) cup of coffee to get your morning going.

Is your child stuck in a bad mood? Try an activity that is a guaranteed laugh, like making goofy faces or doing a crazy dance move.

Letting your child quit an activity is always a tough choice. Before you decide, try to get to the root of why he wants to call it quits.

Reasons to Love the 'Terrible Twos' Two-year-olds get a bad rap, but they're actually at a prime age for self-discovery and memory. Here, 'terrible twos' symptoms that aren't bad at all. They're Becoming Individuals "This is the stage where a child goes from being a baby to being a person with thoughts, opinions, and a will of her own," says Peggy Shecket, a child development specialist in Columbus, Ohio. "Ironically, these are the very attributes that make the twos turbulent.

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Ways to Raise a Well-Rounded Kid Surround your children with love, happiness, and encouragement so they have the confidence to reach goals. The key to raising a well-rounded child is to establish a solid support system at home so that she grows up satisfied with her achievements and ambitions.