Losing a pet is often a child's first encounter with death. Helping her cope with these new emotions is an essential part of the healing process.

Aug 25, 2008 - Gina Hartoog

Getting necessary information from medical staff is a key part of your child's successful recovery.

Jul 14, 2008 - Emily Marshall

It's difficult to shelter your children from the horrors of crime. They are confronted with it daily through the media and worst still, when it invades homes and schools.

Aug 27, 2008 - Gina Hartoog

Answering back or back chatting is grossly inappropriate and must be curbed when children are still young.

Dec 16, 2008 - Wei Yin Wong

Parents should not over-react when they hear children swear. Instead, they should continue to set good examples and give good guidance.

Dec 13, 2008 - Wei Yin Wong

Young children may tell lies from time to time and parents should learn to handle these little liars.

Dec 2, 2008 - Wei Yin Wong

Young children should be taught about property ownership and borrowing with permission to discourage the act of stealing.

Nov 29, 2008 - Wei Yin Wong

How can you tell if a child is just shy or socially anxious? What are the symptoms of social anxiety? What can a teacher do for the overly shy student?

Nov 23, 2010 - Karen Plumley

A study published in Pediatrics finds link between risk of obesity and age at which babies are introduced to solid foods.

Feb 8, 2011 - Katerina Ortakova

Cyberbullying is what happens when a bully uses technology to harrass others. What can you do to help your child when he or she is being cyberbullied?

Nov 24, 2010 - Toby Welch

Sometimes the unthinkable happens. Your child is arrested. This is enough to panic any parent, but calm down, and find out from the child what happened.

Jul 17, 2010 - Kathy Eastwood

The diagnosis of diabetes can strike terror into the heart of a parent. Dispelling some of the myths and fears makes it all seem not so dreadful.

Jun 22, 2010 - Shirley McGillivray

The spread of illness can be significantly reduced if sick children stay at home (for at least 24 hours after symptoms are gone), and away from healthy individuals.

Aug 19, 2009 - Linda Mundorff

Dread outings for fear that the withering stares of other parents will make you feel worse than your child's kicking and screaming? Read on for ideas on keeping your cool

Oct 8, 2006 - Barbara Gibson

Advice on what parents should do when their children behave inappropriately.

Feb 18, 2011 - Wendy Tomlinson

There comes a time when every child must begin sleeping in his or her own bed, so parents should be prepared when the child is ready for a toddler bed.

Apr 13, 2010 - Jeannine Cintron

Learn how to teach young children in daycare or preschool about stranger danger as well as what to do when they are lost in public

Dec 27, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Taking your children to the bank on a regular basis can have a long term positive impact. If you don't do it now try to start doing.

Sep 23, 2010 - Kolonji Murray

Parent and child communication is a two way street. Help your child open up by taking the first step.

Feb 7, 2009 - Marissa Carter