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My 14 Year Old is Awful to Her Younger Sister!

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Jul 18th 2011 10:30AM

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Can Being Too Perfect a Parent Mess Up Your Kids?

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jun 20th 2011 1:00PM

Sometimes, we feel like the official parenting motto should be "I just can't win." Honestly, you let your children take the reins when it comes to deciding what they want to do, and you're a slacker destined to raise hellion teenagers. You try ...Being too over-protective of your kids could backfire, experts warn.
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Do You Ever Regret Leaving Your Children? Mid-Air Storm Makes This Mom Rethink Travel

by Katherine Stone, Posted Jun 17th 2011 11:00AM

There's a sudden storm over the Atlanta airport, so our plane is patiently circling. The pilot says it shouldn't be more than an extra 15 or 20 minutes. He comes back over the intercom 20 minutes later to say the storm isn't moving. Other planes ...There's a terror that builds up inside me when I think about leaving my children prematurely, no matter the reason.
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Learning to Let Your Children Grow Up - Eye Rolls and All

by Katherine Stone, Posted Jun 7th 2011 4:00PM

I was just getting the hang of this how to parent young children thing, and now my son has decided to grow up. I think it's a plot to take me off my game. Until now, things have been easy. He's a sweet kid. Funny, smart, nice. Never gets into any ...What happened to my sweet little boy who always does what I say?
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Why Summer Break Scares Me

by Katherine Stone, Posted May 27th 2011 3:00PM

Summer break has begun. Some moms are thrilled about this. They can't wait to go on adventures and hang out all day long for weeks at a time with their kids. Their calendars are already filled with plans for family field trips and crafts and such. ...Planning 10 weeks of activities for the kids has this mom freaked out before summer has even begun.
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Parenting On Demand: How Do You Tell the Difference Between a Child's Wants and Needs?

by Veronica Rhodes, Posted May 25th 2011 11:00AM

I'm hungry. Can I have some pancakes? Will you help me go to the bathroom? Can I have a playdate after school today? I want to watch "Scooby-Doo" on TV later. Can you please come downstairs and make me breakfast now? I'm hungry! This is within the ...All the research in the world can't prepare you for the onslaught of wants from a child.
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Annoyed Your Kids Don't Get Along With Your Best Friend's Offspring? Here's How to Make It Work!

by the editors at iVillage.com, Posted May 20th 2011 11:30AM

Isn't it nice when we all just get along? Credit: Getty Images It's hard enough to find cool people to hang out with, let alone cool people who happen to have kids your kid's age and who have the same Saturday afternoon free that you ...Tired of playing police when your kid isn't getting along with others?
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Kneel Before Zod? Most Parents Aren't That Strict, According to Test

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 9th 2011 3:00PM

You may think they're mean but it turns out, most parents aren't that strict. Credit: Getty Images
"Kneel before Zod!"
Say what you will about his plans to kill Superman and take over the world, you have to hand it General Zod. He ...Parents say they want to be strict without being supervillains.
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Nearly 25 Percent of Moms and Dads Say They Put 'Some Trust' in Celeb Parenting Advice

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Apr 27th 2011 3:30PM

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In a survey, 24 percent of parents say they place "some trust" in information provided by celebrities such as Jenny McCarthy. Credit: Getty Images Looking for a little medical advice about your kid? ...Do you trust Jenny McCarthy when it comes to parenting advice?
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Does Parenting Make Being Healthy - and Thin - Too Hard?

by Katherine Stone, Posted Apr 22nd 2011 10:00AM

They say nothing really changes when you turn 40. It's true. It's 41 that's the kicker. I turned 41 last December and have since experienced all sorts of surprising changes, like hair where once there was none and eyes -- eyes which have always ...Are you happy in the skin you are in?
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Why Are Companies Still So Inflexible With Working Mothers?

by Katherine Stone, Posted Mar 23rd 2011 1:30PM

Many years ago, I commuted every day, 45 minutes each way, to downtown Atlanta for my job. I was fortunate that I could afford to put my son in a top-notch day care facility, one that he and I both loved. The day care had a very low ratio of ...Why is it so important to companies that everyone work in the same place at the same time?
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'Parentless Parents': Q&A With Author Allison Gilbert

by Julie Z. Rosenberg, Posted Mar 17th 2011 4:00PM

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"Parentless Parents" looks at the growing number of adults whose parents have died. Credit: Hyperion People are living longer, but apparently not long enough to make up for the "advanced maternal ...The author explores the growing demographic of parentless parents.
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If Money Doesn't Buy Happiness, What Does?

by Katherine Stone, Posted Mar 16th 2011 11:00AM

About seven years ago, I was laid off from my job. I was a marketing director at a well-known corporation, and, after a wonderful career there, I ended up with a boss I didn't like who didn't like me back. I'll never forget the day he invited me ...About seven years ago, I was laid off from my job...
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How Camp Changes Kids

by Lenore Skenazy, Posted Mar 15th 2011 11:00AM

Over the past few years, there's been talk of a new camp ailment: childsickness. It's not children getting sick, it's parents homesick for their kids. Pathetic, but understandable. After all, this is a generation of parents who spend a huge chunk ...Camp is the ultimate field trip -- one that doesn't need Mom or Dad tagging along for the ride.
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Parenthood Can Taste Bitter or Sweet, Depending on Your Age

by Tom Henderson, Posted Mar 8th 2011 1:45PM

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Kids make parents happier as Mom and Dad age. Credit: Getty
Parenting, it turns out, is like wine. It gets better with age.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found having babies ...Parenthood a bummer in your 20s, but it gets better.
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