More than 24 million American children are being raised without the presence of their biological fathers.
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Coping with the Wandering Problem for Kids with Disabilities
Researchers found that more than 26 percent of kids ages 6 to 17 with autism, intellectual disabilities or developmental delays wandered away from a safe place in the last year.
Meditation for Kids
When your kids are feeling overwhelmed, try calming them down with meditation. Here’s how to get started.
Self-injury in Children
Studies have revealed a rising trend of self-harm occurring among children. We investigated stories of self-injury in children, including the signs to look for and what you can do about it.
Child Bribery: How High Are the Stakes?
The consequences of bribing your kids and how to break the cycle.
Helping Your Kids with Stress
Local experts Suzanne Stevenson, Brad Schwall, Ph.D., and Rebekah Christner talk about preventing stress and helping your children cope with it.
Embracing the We in Family
Quality family time never goes out of style. Learn how to reach out to your kids today.
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…
How to Handle Your Depression and Your Child’s Special Needs
When Julie Chapman found out her young son Jordan suffered from developmentally debilitating cerebral palsy, she tearfully wondered, is he…
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…