Family Life

It has never been scientifically proven that knuckle-cracking causes arthritis.

Is there something you should do when your child won't eat breakfast?

You can offset your middle child's jealousy of the baby by including him in as many activities as you can.

When your child refuses to drink regular milk, there are plenty of alternatives to choose from.

What can parents do to help their child avoid middle child syndrome?

A mother wonders what she can do to change her son's angry temperament.

What should a parent do about one twin who's ready for kindergarten when the other isn't?

Is it harmful to a child to have gay parents?

Parents should clearly and firmly indicate what behavior directed towards his sister is unacceptable.

This all-too-normal "freezing out" of the father and his opinions can easily become a very serious marital and family problem if not focused on now.

A new stepmother asks how she should help raise her stepson.

A mother has tried her best to keep her kids connected with their father, despite his lack of financial support to his family.

A girl seeks help disciplining her 10-year-old sister.

Should an 11-year-old of divorced parents be able to decide whether or not she wants to visit her father?

Sibling putdowns are a normal part of life, but parents can certainly forbid any such hurtful talk in their presence.

A woman is advised to initiate a major intervention in order to prevent her ex from damaging her children's mental health.

You can prevent jealousy in your older child by involving him in caring for the baby.

Parents need to keep an eye on their older kids when they are near their younger siblings. Kids are not usually aware of how much harm their hitting, pulling, shaking, etc. can cause.