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Not sure how to effectively boost your child's confidence? To build your child's self-esteem, you need to say less ...

Want to involve your kid in sports, but worried about the pressures he'll face? Not sure how to deal with difficult...

As a parent, you do have a say about who your kid hangs out with. Just proceed very, very carefully.

Want to find out how your child's day was? These questions will get you the answers you want.

When should kids learn how to do laundry? What are ways to make laundry fun? How can kids help with the laundry? Fi...

Disappointment can actually be good for kids -- especially when you teach them how to bounce back.

From Webkinz to e-mail and homework that requires Internet research, kids today live in a wired world. Teach them h...

Kids 5 and up can learn this basic chore -- giving you one less thing worry about at dinnertime.

Want your kids to stop eating with their hands, burping, and making inappropriate remarks about the food? Try these...

Getting your kids to write thank-you notes doesn't have to be a chore-- turn it into a cool learning experience.

How to teach your child to navigate the new rules of school-age friendships.

These simple ideas teach your children to be nice, generous people, one good deed at a time.

The best solutions to five of your biggest behavior nightmares.

Jan Faull, MEd, on how parents can help their child make friends, plus how they can demonstrate being a good friend...

Teasing from classmates can bruise young egos. Here's what to do to help your child through tough times on the play...

Opposites don't necessarily attract at the age of eight. Does this mean your child is sexist?

If your child swipes something from a store, her school, or a friend, don't panic -- just learn the right response ...

There's no way to shield your child from disappointments. Instead, encourage him to use difficult situations as an ...

Is your child hesitant to play with classmates at school? Find out how you can help her engage with other kids and ...

An expert answers moms' questions about school bullies.

How to get to the root of your child's bullying problem.

Teach your child how to work with classmates who are teasing and taunting her.

Shocking but true: Kids as young as 5 worry about their weight, their height, and their looks. That's why it's cr...

Here's how you can bring out the best in your quiet, reserved child.

Is your 7-year-old a worrywart? We tell you what you can do to ease his fears.

Children often like the idea of secret clubs. But if the club is exclusive or stops your child from meeting new fri...

If your child gets tummyaches when she's alone -- and doesn't have a medical problem -- she's likely experiencing s...

A shy child may have trouble making friends. We tell you what you can do to help.

Mel Levine, M.D., explains how making friends is one of school's most important subjects.

The prospect of spending the night at a friend's house may delight your child, but giving the go-ahead may not be t...

Experts say cruel words can be just as hurtful as sticks and stones. Here's how to prevent -- or minimize -- the da...

Dealing with your child's defiant behavior.

School-age kids are competitive by nature. Teach them how to have fun -- and be a good sport.

Children who are excluded by their peers may suffer academically.

Parenting expert Jan Faull, MEd, helps one mom cope with her young daughter's exasperated eye-rolling.

What you should do if you think your child is being bullied.

An expert eases parents' concerns about cliques.

Why cliques form at a young age and how to overcome them.

Jan Faull, MEd, on how parents can help their child make friends, plus how they can demonstrate being a good friend...

Parenting Expert Jan Faull, MEd, helps parents talk to young children about family members who are gay and in commi...

Jan Faull, MEd, on helping kids learn to accept and include their classmates with disabilities.