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THE PROBLEM: I’m always worried about my children. I have four of them, so I’ve got plenty to worry about. I keep expecting to get a phone call from the school, telling me something bad has…

THE PROBLEM: My three-year old daughter has been diagnosed with anxiety. Her doctor says he is seeing anxiety and depression show up in earlier years than ever before. Why is this? We do…

To me, one of parenthood’s many joys is as an outlet for creativity. Specifically, in the case of bedtime stories. Reading from a book to your kid is wonderful, and you should do it as much as you…

THE PROBLEM: My older son (14) picks on his little brother (9). It’s not out-and-out bullying, just belittling remarks, like, “I see you have your shirt on backwards again, dummy.” I’m worried…

Hey you! Yeah, you! You’re a human adult, right? Maybe with a kid or two? Well, I have some important information for you. It’s about … well … it’s about your butt.
I prefer to keep things…

THE PROBLEM: My daughter (she’s 11), will never do what I tell her to do. I’m not particularly demanding, but if I ask her to set the table for dinner, she says “OK,” then nothing happens. I…

Summer has flown by and will be over before you know it. But there's still some time left to get in those summer activities. Go to the beach, chill by the pool, or get your grill on. You know what…

THE PROBLEM: I often think my youngest (8 yo) child seems overwhelmed living at our house. We’re a close family, and a boisterous one! My husband and I have seven kids, two dogs, and a guinea pig,…

Music is an important part of a child’s development. Dancing and playing instruments work their fine and gross motor functions. Listening to and making music builds pathways in the brain that…

THE PROBLEM: My 14 yo daughter is a know-it-all. I wish I could say something nicer than that, but she’s getting on my last nerve. Whenever anybody tells her anything, she says: “I already knew…