Teaching Tolerance

Kids pick up on prejudice at an early age. Learn what experts are doing to stop negative beliefs before they take root.

Many parents think that it's premature to teach values to a toddler or preschooler. But that's a misconception. Here are the values that all children should develop by their fifth birthday, and some easy ways to make them stick.

Want your child to be grateful for what he has? Here's a roundup of surprisingly simple ways -- from sending thank-you notes to feeding pets -- for him to learn a sense of gratitude.

An age-by-age guide.

Discipline isn't punishment, and there's more than one way to correct your child's behavior--without yelling. Here's a tactic for every age.

When it comes to dealing with bad behavior, everyone screws up. We'll help you do it right.

Imagine a world where children of all races and backgrounds understand and respect each other and grow up to be adults who do the same. It is possible with a little help from you.

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

It's miserable to watch your child suffer through the six to 10 colds she's likely to catch this year. And to make matters worse, experts now say that kids under 6 shouldn't use over-the-counter cold and cough medicine because of potentially dangerous side effects. So what's a concerned parent to do? We asked experts to tell us how to help fend off germs in the first place and how to help her feel better fast if she does get sick.

I had planned every aspect of my daughter's birth -- including the song we'd play as I delivered her. I didn't plan for her to have Down syndrome.

From preventing my tired kid from napping to not making him share, I'm guilty as charged. Luckily, you don't need to be perfect in order to raise a great child.

Find out what children understand about racial differences and how to talk to them about it in our age-by-age guide.

The smart parent's guide to coping with your kid's fits.

Get dinner on the table fast with these fresh recipe ideas your whole family will love.

Advice for parents on how to talk to teens about sex, from parenting expert Jan Faull, MEd.

Kids ask for so much -- and it's tempting to give in to keep the peace. But a good parent has to be the bad guy sometimes.

Can you be too close to your baby? Some say yes.

Socially active children are not only more likely to become compasionate citizens but also to excel in school, avoid drugs and alcohol, and be creative problem solvers. Here are easy but effective ways to inspire your whole family to help others.

Want a child who really, truly cares about others? Follow this advice on raising compassionate children from experts and parents.

Toss out the junk food and start making snack time fun again! Check out these 20 kid-friendly ingredients that make great snacks, plus an easy recipe for each one.

From babbles to words to sentences, learn about your baby's talking timeline.

Many researchers say that it's more important to help kids feel competent than confident. Here are the most effective ways to help your child become happy, self-assured, and successful.

If your baby starts screaming the minute you leave, check out our separation survival guide.

Five teachers with a combined 90 years of experience share tips for parents of 2- to 5- year olds.