Parenting Tips

Sometimes parents think they have done something wrong when a child sucks his thumb. But all children have a need to suck, and some children meet this need with their…

Being a parent is the most demanding job in the world, and we learn “on the job.” With so many demands on our time and energy, we often get stressed…

Disciplining children means teaching them, not just punishing them. It’s an ongoing process of helping kids understand what behavior is acceptable and how to “fit in” what you- and the…

As children get older and are away from home more often, parents often worry about their safety when they don’t return home on time.

Children who stutter often feel “dumb” and their parents are embarrassed and annoyed when they can’t understand what the child is saying. Stuttering is most common among 2 to 7…

Television can be educational and expand a child’s world; it can also give him messages that parents don’t want him to have.

Parents feel unappreciated and angry when kids won’t eat what they cook. Children’s tastes in food varies greatly even day to day, and some children are just “picky” about almost…

Fear is natural for all of us. Your child’s fears might seem silly to you, but they are very real to them.

Honesty is important to most parents, and they get upset when their children lie. Younger kids may not know they are lying and older children lie out of fear; they’re…

Tantrums are embarrassing and frustrating for parents because they often occur when the child has an audience.  Most tantrums are short-lived and the behavior disappears if parents can manage to…