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It is difficult to avoid the topic of the recession with all the media play on television and in the newspapers about the economy. Like their parents, kids are worried.

Adele Faber and Elaine share their tested methods to help improve communication skills for parents.

Do you have a relationship with your child that makes you want to tear out your hair? Faber and Mazlish can teach you a new way to parent.

As families struggle with what to say to the kids, instilling financial responsibility and good money sense may be one positive aspect of the current economic crises.

Children, today, may stress about global warming and the future. Help them cope with reassurance and by teaching them to make responsible environmental choices.

Helping your child through the grief process of terminal illness and death may prevent social problems and nervous habits.

Having hard conversations with your kids is of tantamount importance. Here are some tips to help you out.

Enjoy the holiday together by making Thanksgiving cards for loved ones, creating a Thanksgiving poster, donating to those in need and talking about world peace together.

Watching a parade can be a lot of fun for children, but the waiting and crowds can make it stressful. Here are some tips to help make it a good time for all.

Want to get good holiday photos of the kids to send out to friends and family? Here are some ideas to help parents get the best pictures of their kids.

Here are some teaching tips to make sure that a Christmas gift exchange will be a fun and exciting event for all the students in the class.

Tweens are at a very confusing age when they want to act older than they are to impress peers. If your child is offered drugs to be part of a crowd, what will he say?

The vaccine for H1N1 has been made available for high-risk groups, including young children from the ages of six months to five years.

Parents may label a child's personality characteristics, especially when these traits are strong. Labels are often negative and can be tough to overcome

For as long as there have been parents and children, there have been difficulties in familial communication. Here's how parents can improve communications in the family.

Overly affectionate kids can be taught at an early age how to hug, kiss and touch others appropriately. Here are some ideas for teaching kids personal boundaries.

Expecting a baby can be a wonderful time, and attachment parenting supports involving kids and helping them feel connected to the baby that's on the way.

Spending quality time with family should also mean husbands and wives spending quality time alone. Read on for ideas to keep a marriage healthy and family together.

There are some fundamental techniques for disciplining children that have worked time and time again. These techniques will help any child become better behaved.

Parents must attempt to prevent their children from getting sick. If attending day care, a child is more likely be exposed to the flu, but there are ways to prevent it.

When your marriage ends, it can devastate kids. This article offers ways for parents to help their children cope when they are dealing with a divorce.

Just as there are comments parents make that damage children's fragile egos, there are comments that help children develop a positive sense of self.

Help children develop emotional strength and resilience by parenting with Emotion Coaching techniques found in Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman.

Tell the kids you love them by playing together, making their favourite dessert or by simply giving them a hug. Celebrate Valentine's Day all year long!

Small things that can be done every day to teach important values to children and help them become spiritually stronger.

Dialogue works to resolve conflict. This article shows how to empower the children in a family and teach them the value of democratically solving problems.

Make this Christmas about creating family traditions where kids learn the importance of and great feeling that comes with giving to others.

Depression is on the rise among our youth. Learn about the risk factors and signs of teen depression, and how you can help.

Show kids how to treasure the earth by making birdfeeders, gift cards and rain sticks from natural materials and recycled objects.

Learn about Black history as a family by trying new recipes, reading books, watching a play or taking on a project that celebrates African and Caribbean heritage.

There are a lot of parenting books on the market, and a soon to be or new parent could easily be overwhelmed by the multitude of choices.

With the latest attacks in the UK, children may be harboring unasked questions and feelings.

What do you need to know to help kids resist the pressure of alcohol advertising?

Find out ways to help your kids put their worries aside so they can have a good night's rest and learn techniques to minimize overall stress in children.

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Author and famed theoretical physicist Dr. Brian Greene aimed at creating a more accessible book with his latest: Icarus at the Edge of Time.

Teachers often feel powerless to have any real impact on school bullying. But there are things that can be done.

Teens often lack the maturity and social judgment necessary to act responsibly in the unsupervised, anonymous free for all of the internet. Help them protect themselves.

Accepting normal teen developments will help keep the focus on more important issues and avoid teen discipline problems.

Getting the whole family involved in a workout routine is lots of fun. Keep your kids motivated to be physically fit by doing it with them. Here are some great ideas.

Freeing Your Child From Negative Thinking by Tamar E. Chansky, Ph.D. offers parents practical strategies on how to empower their children with positive ways of thinking.

Help kids learn how to cope with everyday issues by developing skills in communicating, problem solving, and relaxation.

Media exposure to violent acts can trigger feelings of fear and anxiety in teens. How can you help them feel safe?

Whether a new or seasoned coach, there are some basic rules and pointers to remember when coaching a six years old and under soccer team.

Children lacking in sleep have a hard time concentrating and tend to get cranky easier, just like adults. This affects their health and ability to succeed at school.

These tips will help parents identify baby's sleep problems and find ways to help baby fall asleep.

All parents send their children money messages, intentionally or otherwise. This article will help parents to craft age appropriate, healthy money messages for children.

Your children use their social skills in all aspects of their lives, from the playground to the classroom, to the workplace.

When the sun is shining but it's still too cool to play outdoors in the garden, bring the dirt indoors and plant seeds with children.

The internet is a wealth of knowledge for teens yet it also harbors many threats. Read on for warnings signs that your child is at risk to be an online victim.