Parenting Archives

Hey there, college freshman. Could I have a minute of your time? There’s something you need to know as you settle in and acclimate to college...

It’s precisely when things get hot, whether outside in the sun or inside in our families, that we most need to keep our cool.

Stunts like kids stapling their mouths shut, jumping off cliffs, drilling screws through their arms and setting themselves on fire can be seen on...

Modesty. It's the latest form of rebellion—and as the father of three daughters, I can tell you I welcome this kind of rebellion.

What are your options if your work situation doesn’t easily allow for one person to stay home?

We left our son Nick alone in his dorm room far from home after nurturing and loving him for 18 years. Our little boy is now a tall, responsible...

Even though your life looks different than you imagined, you can make the most of it—and of your kids’ lives, as well.

Some new statistics show that the preferences of employed mothers and those who stay home full time are not all that different and that the gap...

It’s the beginning of another school year with the promise of new friendships for your child. But what can you do if your child’s classmate starts...

What can your teen or young adult do to ensure a Fall semester filled with success? Expert Bill Ellis shares ten points of wisdom that, implemented...

Guilt is an ever-present partner in parenting. Have you ever felt guilty at the end of the day because there was so much work yet to be done. Here...

There's no serious doubt that fatherlessness is bad for our kids. So what makes men better dads? The answer is surprisingly simple: Faith.

I hate to share this story, but I know, or at least hope, that I am not alone. If you have a strong-willed child, I think you will relate...

Parenting expert Jenny Runkel finds herself taking the easy way out with her kids, appeasing their every whim - and discovers this path is not so...

Whether we’re talking about TV, the Internet, movies or video games, parents have options beyond escaping to a cabin in the woods.