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Modeling Positive Masculinity for Boys
How we define manhood to our boys has big ramifications for their emotional and mental health
Homeward Hound
Before adding a furry member to the family, there are lots of variables to consider. We asked Dr. John Harvey, a veterinarian at Cross Timber Animal Medical Clinic in Flower Mound, and renowned dog trainer Pam Martin to give us the do’s and don’ts of getting a family dog.
Why Won’t My Child Sleep?
How to tackle 6 common sleep problems, according to the experts
Teaching Kids to Think for Themselves
7 Ways for parents to successfully support their child’s mental growth
How to Raise Kind, Empathetic Kids
Undoubtedly, we want to raise kind, thoughtful, compassionate kids, right? But can kindness be taught?
Lasting Scars: Bullying Can Have Long-Term Impact on Children
Children can experience the emotional and psychological effects of being bullied even years later.
Raising Fatherless Kids
More than 24 million American children are being raised without the presence of their biological fathers.
How to Stepparent
Blended families are becoming a new norm and taking on the position of stepparent is no easy feat. We spoke with experts to get advice on handling the tricky role of stepparent.
Should You Let Your Kids View Disturbing Things?
Parents need to be prepared to answer questions that come up from seeing potentially violent images without minimizing or discounting kids’ concerns or fears, which may include, “Could that happen to you? To me?”
A Whole-Family Approach for Reversing Childhood Obesity
Kids today are facing health struggles, like heart disease risk factors, which were once considered a problem only for adults. What’s the trick to turning things around for your child? Try this whole-family approach.
Avoiding Playdate Pressures
How to keep your child’s playdates from stressing you out
Child Bribery: How High Are the Stakes?
The consequences of bribing your kids and how to break the cycle.
Prepping Your Dog for Baby
Add baby to the family and oftentimes the family dog drops quickly on the priority list or is removed from the household altogether. Before your baby arrives, prepare your dog for the changes ahead.
Defining Oppositional Defiant Disorder
“She was like having a child from the devil.” Imagine being so tormented by your child’s violent outbursts and belligerent…
Teaching Kids to Give Thanks
Teach your kids to give thanks this Thanksgiving and all year round with these dos and don’ts from author and mom Mary O’Donohue.
Tonsillectomy for Treating Sleep Disordered Breathing
My son Kieper used to snore. Loudly. He also woke up tired every morning and sported dark circles under his…
Discipline Dilemmas: What’s Your Parenting Style?
It’s been said that there are as many parenting styles as there are parents. One of the most popular recent…
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