How do I help my kids through a move, especially when I'm torn between trying to make their environment comfortable (e.g. unpacking) and trying to help them sort out everything that is new in their lives? They are definitely struggling, missing our old home and life. Frankly, it's been hard...

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Children make messes. They move from one activity or outfit to another,...

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In truth...

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In nearly every tween-friendly TV show, kids use a...

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I'm very glad that you're writing when your daughter is...

My 10-year-old daughter is an only child, so her Dad and I have been her most consistent "playmate" and we all enjoy each others' company. Problem: How do I get my daughter to enjoy doing things on her own (play in her room, read a book, ride her bike, etc.)...

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Every morning, my 12-year old daughter has a fit when it comes to getting dressed. By the time I drop her off at school, we're either yelling at each other or not speaking. I'm not willing to buy her a new outfit every week. What should I do?

For many...

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In Deb Roy's TEDTalk, The Birth of a Word, we are allowed to eavesdrop in on a time-lapse audio of his baby boy learning to pronounce...

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My children were big fans of Lance Armstrong, and have been angry and confused by the news of his cheating. Any advice for talking with them about what happened to someone they looked up to so much to explain his dishonesty?

His fall from grace was from an elevation so...

Dear Susan,

My 6-year old twin boys sometimes act like little terrors. They leave messes wherever they go, shout as they race through the house and insist on making goofy faces for every family photo. Any advice?

Signed,

Exhausted Mother

Kids are messy, impatient and loud. They leave toys in...