Raising Kids
Our expert advice makes it easy to raise happy, healthy kids. Find parenting tips for getting kids to do chores, overcoming sibling rivalry, dealing with stepfamilies, and handling conflict.
The Mama's Boy Myth
Some people roll their eyes at a mother and son who are just a little too close. But a strong mom-and-son bond is one of the best things that can happen to any kid. One mom's take on raising sons with emotional intelligence.
All Raising Kids Stories
Raising Kids: Challenges
- Daddy's Home! Four Military Homecomings
- Kasey: A Love Story
- 10 Funny Laws Of Parenting
- On Bra Shopping With an 11-Year-Old
- Embarrass Your Kids, It's Good for Them
- Our Daughters, Ourselves
- Enough Already
- The Mama's Boy Myth
- Forever Parents
- The Worst Has Happened: Life After the Death of My Children
- American Girl: A Portrait of Poverty
- Last-Chance Babies
- Gay Teens Bullied to the Point of Suicide
- Gay Teens and Bullying Resources
- Is Your Child Old Enough for That?
- Modern Family
- Reunited and It Feels So Good: The Perfect Family Reunion
- 6 Ways to Have a Great "Staycation"
- Jon and Kate Plus 8: Get to Know the Gosselins
- Jon & Kate Plus 8: All in the Family
- Quality Time: Your Family "Restaurant"
- Is Your Child "Catching" Your Stress?
- Today's Overscheduled Kids
- Fun Vacation Activities
- In Case of a Childcare Emergency
- Is Your Family Stressed Out?
- Difficulty Connecting with My Son
- Helping Kids Cope with Moving
- My Daughter Has Fear of Dying
- Could a Speech Problem Be a Sign of Something More?
- My Young Son Wants to Live with Dad
- Time Management for Kids
- Son Won't Entertain Himself
- Withdrawn Daughter
- How Can I Get My Child to Exercise?
- Is My Son Racist?
- Violent Video Games
- Should My Child Go to Weight-Loss Camp?
- Dating After Divorce: Explaining It to the Kids
- Dealing with Smoking
- Stay-at-Home Mom s Dilemma
- Is It Ever Okay to Snoop?
- Managing as a Single Parent
- Relationship Q&A: Too Much Gift-Giving?
- Relationship Q&A: Pricey "Guilt" Gifts
- Relationship Q&A: He Undermines My Authority
- Relationship Q&A: My Parents Ignore My Stepson
- Relationship Q&A: He's an Uninvolved Dad
- Relationship Q&A: More Work and Less Family Time
- When a Child Can't Make Friends
- When Kids Curse
- Drug Abuse in the Family
- When Children Grieve
- My Life as a Mom: Rebel Rebel
- Getting Kids to Do Chores
- Bedlam in Boyville
- Age-Appropriate Discipline
- Shared Birthday Dilemma
- Bickering Siblings
- Toddler Aggression toward Baby
- Siblings in the Same Classroom
- Grandma's Parenting Style
- Helping an Overweight Child
- "My Teen Thinks He Is a Loser"
- Not the Daughter She Had in Mind
- The Expert Parent on sibling rivalry
- 4 Signs Your Kids Are Lying
- How Can I Get My Daughter to Listen to Me?
- Is My Son Suicidal?
- We Can't Afford Tuition
- Does My Daughter Have Anorexia?
- Coping with Life-Shattering Events
- The Importance of Setting Limits
- Handling Sibling Rivalry
- Parenting Long-Distance
- Is My Daughter Ready for the Sex Talk?
- Dealing with Drugs and Sex Before They Are Problems
Raising Kids: Young Children
- Children's Age-by-Age Guide: 18 Month to 2 Years
- Children's Age-by-Age Guide: Birth to 3 Months
- Children's Age-by-Age Guide: 3 to 6 Months
- Children's Age-by-Age Guide: 6 to 9 Months
- Children's Age-by-Age Guide: 9 to 12 Months
- Children's Age-by-Age Guide: 12 to 18 Months
- Children's Age-by-Age Guide: 2 Years Old
- Children's Age-by-Age Guide: 3 Years Old
- Tearful School Departures
- Third-Grader's Temper
- Taming Toddler Aggression
- Toddler Is Afraid of Santa
- Afraid of the Dark
- Biting Toddler
- What Kind of Discipline Will Work?
- 3-Year-Old Won't Sleep by Herself
- Easing Kindergarten Anxiety
- How to Handle Toddler Demands at the Store
- Accidents After Potty Training
- Baby lust: is it time for another?
- 4 Years Old
- Baby in the Bed
- Real Adoption Stories: Baby of Their Dreams
- Three Types of Adoption
Raising Kids: Tweens
Raising Kids: Teens
- The Prom Proposal
- The Long Goodbye
- Put to the Test
- Teen Driving: a Parents' Guide
- Teenagers Today: An Inside Look
- How to Be a Cool Prom Mom
- How to Raise a Politically Active Teen
- Save My Daughter from This Sex-Crazed World
- Why Teens Do Dumb Things
- How Can I Parent My College-Bound Son?
- Teens Who Cut Themselves
- Teaching Your Teen to Drive
- Tips to Help Keep Teen Drivers Safe
- Is My Teen Ready for a Car?
- The Dangers of Teen Driving
- How to Get Tweens Interested in the Elections
- Hotels on Prom Night
- Managing Money with Teenage Stepkids
- "My Teenage Daughter Dresses Suggestively"
- Open-Door Policy for Dating Teens
- Teen Homework Procrastination
- Teen Mood Swings
- Teen Son's Temper
- Is My Teen Too Ambitious?
- Teenagers and Dirty Bedrooms
- Rules for Teenagers and the Phone
- How Do I Deal with a Difficult Stepdaughter?
- Shopping for Teens
- Christmas Gifts for Teens
- Are Bedtimes for Teens Babyish?
- Son Caught Drinking
- Grandparents Interfering with Raising Teens
- The Truth about Teenagers Today
- Teens and Cars: A Dangerous Mix?
- Puppy Love
- Semi-Serious
- Sexually Active
- Violent Behavior in Teenage Daughter
- The Truth About Teen Suicide
Raising Kids: School
- Quiz: Which Celebrity Mom Are You?
- Quiz: Are You a Cool Mom?
- Sex, Drugs and SATs
- Daughter Gets Frustrated with Homework
- Adjusting to a New High School
- Cool Backpacks and Book Bags
- Homework Frustrations
- Repeating a Grade
- Dress Code?
- Changing Schools
- Son Doesn't Respect His Gay Teacher
- Life Skills for College
- Summer Reading Grade-by-Grade
- Crowded Classrooms
- Dealing With Homework
- Tests
- My Child Is Being Bullied
- Homework Temper Tantrums
Raising Kids: Parenting Advice
- Let's Talk About Moms
- The Bright Side: Is There an Optimism Gene?
- Smotherly Love
- It's All Relative
- Sunday Night Dinner Done Right
- Extreme Housewives
- Family Tradition from the Heart: Valentine's Day Fondue
- The New Rules of Happy Family Dinners
- Get Silly: Bond with Your Kids over Humor
- How to Raise a Great Kid
- 7 Ideas for Quality Time with the Family
- How Multigenerational Families Live Under One Roof
- Backyard Bliss: 6 Ways to Have Fun with the Family Outdoors
- Good Green Fun: Be an Eco-Conscious Family
- Why Family Game Nights Are a Must
- To Happy Endings
- Why Mothers Are a Girl's Best Friend
- Dad Sprints Home for Dinner
- Entrepreneurial Kids
- Mother-Daughter Relationships
- Fathers and Teen Daughters
- This Man Wants Your Children: Army Recruiter Chad Christenson
- Is My Daughter Ready to Babysit?
- Expert Advice on Traveling with Kids
- Teaching a Child to Work Hard
- Gay Marriage and Religious Faith
- Explaining Gay Parenting
- Saturday Morning Fever with the Family
- Boy Meets Girls
- Save a Seat for Dad
- Crime and Punishment: How to Discipline Your Kids
- 25 Ways to Show Your Kids You Love Them
- Family Tension Tamers
- Tips for Raising a Resillient Child
- Reading Your Child's Diary
- When Is It Safe for Kids to Be Home Alone?
- Family Fun Night
- Five Ways to Bring Your Family Closer
- New traditions for a changed world
- How to Help Your Kids Lighten Their Load
- Raising Kids Who Save
- 10 Ways to Enjoy Your Family More
- Why Moms Should Work: Leslie Bennetts Podcast
- Questions to Ask a Babysitter
- The Love Kids Really Need
- Is It Okay to Be an Average Student?
- Talking to Kids About Breast Cancer
- Child Using Foul Language
- When to Start Dating After Divorce
- Too Young for Football?
- Kids & Expensive Gifts
- Letting Tweens Trick-or-Treat Alone
- When Do Kids Understand "No"?
- Dealing with Fads
- Sleep-Away Camp
- The Secret Life of Children
- Wish You Were Here: Cross-Country Road Trip
- The Church of Nature
- What My Children Teach Me
- What Memories Are Made Of
- Teaching Sam to Drive
- My Life as a Mom: Motherhood Mayhem
- Can You Hear Me Now?
- My Life as a Mom: That Little Girl of Mine
- Home Alone, Safely
- Teenagers Today: Welcome to My World
- My Daughter, My Self
- Why Fathers Count
- Raising a Reader
- How to Find the Right Babysitter
- My Life as a Mom: That Little Girl of Mine
- Love Lessons
- The Dreaded "Talk"
- Wash Colds Away...
- Secret Sex Lives of Kids
- The Expert Parent on Bullies
- Good Reads for Tough Topics
- A Few Good Friends
- Let's Hear it for the Average Child
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