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Help Your Child Transition to the Big Kid Bed

Help Your Child Transition to the Big Kid Bed

How can parents ensure it's a smooth switch for kids? Here are three key tips to guide you when your toddler is graduating from the crib.

Toddlers Holding Their Breath as a Tantrum Tactic

Toddlers Holding Their Breath as a Tantrum Tactic

When kids don't get their way, some try this trick. While it can be terrifying to parents, can children really hurt themselves? Learn how to handle it.

Helping Toddlers Adjust to a New Sibling

Helping Toddlers Adjust to a New Sibling

Baby No. 2 is a big deal to little kids, who often feel jealous or confused. Parents can help them adjust with solo time and other tips and tactics.

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Afterschool Programs and Activities for Kids

Afterschool Programs and Activities for Kids

From sports and dance to educational fare and arts and culture fun, there are plenty of ways to complement โ€“ or spark โ€“ their interests.

Stop the Sass How to Deal When Kids Talk Back

Stop the Sass How to Deal When Kids Talk Back

Sick of the sass? Here are some tips to help parents who are dealing with mouthy kids.

Kids Learn Banking Basics in School

Kids Learn Banking Basics in School

Class programs run by banks in southeast Michigan aim to create finance savvy students who learn the 101 on checking, saving and more.

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TV, Video Game and Music Content Ratings and Tweens and Teens

TV, Video Game and Music Content Ratings and Tweens and Teens

These guidelines aren't exactly one-size-fits-all. Parents need to dig deeper to discover what's appropriate for their kids. Here's some tips and advice to help.

How to Deal with Dramatic Teens

How to Deal with Dramatic Teens

What's the secret for parents hoping to strike a balance they and their emotional kids can live with? Here are some tips and tricks.

Teen Slang: A Funny Mom Point of View

Teen Slang: A Funny Mom Point of View

Whether you think the terms your kids use are 'whack' or 'phat,' you're probably out of the loop of what's cool. Isn't that the point? One mom weighs in.

Love and Hate

The ups, downs and overall delights of parenthood.
Love & Hate: I Love My Little Egg Chef

Love & Hate: I Love My Little Egg Chef

My 10-year-old daughter has taken an interest in cooking for the first time since she ditched the Easy Bake. Comments: 1

Posted 09/06/11 @ 10:44 AM

Love & Hate: I Hate Back-to-School Shopping

Love & Hate: I Hate Back-to-School Shopping

Every year we're supposed to stalk off to the store for the requisite, back-breaking back-to-school shopping trip. But why? Comments: 0

Posted 08/31/11 @ 08:22 AM

Love & Hate: I Love Having My Own World, Too

Love & Hate: I Love Having My Own World, Too

Working moms say they're better mothers because of the time they spent out of the house. Maybe now I get it! Comments: 0

Posted 08/24/11 @ 09:24 AM

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