Family Bonding: Communicating and Bonding With Your Kid

Technology, for its many upsides, also makes it easier for cruel kids to go way beyond mean. The best way to keep e...

A dad reflects on the challenges and rewards of being a father to a strong-willed teenage girl.

Celebrity screwups can send the wrong message to tweens and teens. It's up to parents to turn celeb transgressions ...

Bridge the communication gap with these simple strategies for getting your teen to really talk to you.

They may push you away, but deep down your kids still need to know you love them. So don't get hurt -- get closer b...

Tweens and teens are overstretched and stressed. We polled nearly 2,500 tweens, teens, and moms about their coping...

Jennifer James of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, admits that her oldest daughter can sometimes be a handful. When all...

You know you should cheer on your child's growing freedom and independence. And you do -- mostly. But for the part ...

Connecting with a kid who's your polar opposite is easier than you think.

Every parent wants her child to be happy. But can you teach a child to be sunny as surely as you can teach him to p...

When you're expecting, it's natural to imagine what it would be like to raise a girl versus a boy. I thought a boy ...

Teens mess up. Moms freak out. It's inevitable. But both of you can recover, learn from your mistakes, and move on.

Get expert parenting advice in our live podcasts!

Teens need to grow up. And they also need our help. But can you foster independence and still keep them close?

Has your kids' relationship turned into a family feud? You can help them get along and negotiate a lasting peace.