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3 Strategies for Parenting Twins (Or Siblings Close in Age)

Twins… double the love, the fun, and the joy! But sometimes twins can be double the trouble – or at least that’s how it feels when sibling competition kicks into high gear and you’re trying to manage the chaos in…

If you’re looking for a new way to connect with your kids – or for them to eat healthier – get out some kid-sized aprons. Cooking with your kids may take a bit longer and might not have the best…

We parents spend a lot of time in the car…shuttling from this practice to that rehearsal, from school to home, from doctor or dentist and the list goes on. We long for a witty rapport, pleasant conversation – and sometimes…

All working professionals have to struggle with balancing home and work life. It can be tempting to get caught up at the office and put in that extra time to get ahead in work. Even if you leave work at…

We’ve all been afraid of being that table in a restaurant. Aidan is more interested in playing musical chairs than sitting still in his. Josie refuses to use her inside voice. Luke and Lauren keep exchanging mac and cheese torpedoes…

For many families, every meal feels less like a Norman Rockwell painting and more like a battle of epic proportions. Mealtime is one of the biggest stressors for parents, especially those with little ones. Why? Because kids are winning! Think…

As young athletes across the country and around the world tune in to watch their sports idols go for the Gold at the Olympic Games, it’s a great time to do some training on sportsmanship. Here are my Top 10…

IntroductionLimits and rules are necessary to create order and productivity, the lack of which create chaos and confusion. Rules provide the basis of understanding for what is expected, whether in the workplace, classroom, community or family. If a classroom had…

Parents dealing with wayward teens can get tired, beat up and worn down. They may think, “I’ve been pushing against this wall forever…I just can’t do it anymore.” But don’t quit… keep at it! Dealing with troubled teens can be…

The holiday season can be a joyful, happy time, particularly if you’ve come from a perfectly harmonious family. But since there is no such perfect family, the majority of people reading this probably have mixed feelings, at best. There are…

How To Connect With Your Millenial: Teenage Girls Parents and teens have always argued with each other, since time began. They have argued about school, relationships, privileges, responsibilities, and everything else you can think of. However, teens today have a…

Communicating with teens can be one of the hardest parts of parenting. Teens are going through a lot of changes, and these can cause them to behave in ways they wouldn’t otherwise. No matter how much your teen pulls away…

Raising teenagers is not easy. A lot of parents go through these turbulent times feeling like they’re constantly on the losing side of a battle. What helps a lot of parents in these times is the knowledge that they aren’t…

When did “I’m sorry” become a meaningless action? Thanks to nine-year-old Braydon, little Emily’s Barbie lost her head while getting ready for an evening out. But even as Braydon dutifully – and immediately – apologizes to Emily and her doll,…

Two minutes after you see a blur of Oliver and Emma scream through the hallway, you hear a major crash in the living room. Immediately, you start berating the kids for running in the house. You head into the room,…