Tag: parenting tips

A Dutch study of tweens says that a little positive self-talk can help kids with math. Find out more – plus tips for teaching this important skill to children.

Ever been out in public with your child when she asks a socially unacceptable question? We've got tips on how to handle it when kids say embarrassing things.

For young teens, masturbation isn't uncommon. But for parents, it can be a difficult topic. Here are tips on how to talk to your kids about masturbation.

Want to run an errand? It could be time to leave the kids alone at home. Here are a few ways to know if your child is prepared.

Do you ever find yourself wondering how to connect with your teenage son? Here are nine tips from a therapist.

Do children have a right to privacy? How much privacy should a teenager have? Experts offer their insights on privacy and kids – and they may surprise you.

Feel like you're constantly begging, bartering or getting bowled over? Rethink discipline and discover the dos and don'ts of properly incentivizing, i.e. bribing, kids.

Young kids can distinguish between willing and coerced apologies, the University of Michigan finds. The takeaway for parents? Don't force kids to apologize.

Get tips for metro Detroit parents on how to reheat pasta like a pro, open bubble packs with a kitchen tool and keep restless sleepers safer.

In the wake of the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, one mother recalls her own fears as a young Jewish girl aware of anti-Semitism and its impact on history and her people, how it compares to her children’s sense of identity and what we all need to do to eradicate such atrocities once and for all.

This cold-weather staple seems simple when you already know how, but for children it can be trickier to master. Here's how to teach your child to blow their nose.

Feeling rusty? Even great parents need a little recalibration. Get insight from a lead parent coach to help any mom or dad get back on track.