4 Ways to Calm Stage Fright
Our tips on how to battle the butterflies
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4 Young Adult Coming Out Stories
Gay teens and young adults share their coming-out stories and their parents' reactions
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Ask Denene: Boy-Crazy in Kindergarten
My 5-year-old kindergartner is already boy-crazy - she's chasing them around the playground! Is this just a phase?
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When Your Kid's Obsessed with a Pal
Is it okay for preschoolers to play with only one friend?
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Sexting: 3 Tips for Talking to Your Big Kid
How to get through to young minds about this grown-up cell phone fad
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4 Tips to Get Your Kid Talking
Get your big kid to dish the details of her school days with these simple tactics
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The 6 Best Things About Tweens
Why you shouldn't dread the tween years, and how you can enjoy them the most
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"My 8-year-old is too bossy!"
Teach her to use her leadership qualities without losing friends
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Addressing Kids' Questions About Homosexuality
What to do when kids ask why someone is gay, or why their friend has two mommies or daddies
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6 Kid Problems That Need Mom's Help
Avoid helicopter parenting: When to step in, when to butt out
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How Technology Changes the Way Kids Communicate
The pros and cons of text messages, e-mails, IMing, and social networking
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Dealing With a Shy Child
A mom explains why she's totally cool with her less-than-social son
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5 Facts About Kids' Social Lives
Inside kids' friendships and cliques -- and how to help your child navigate them
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Dropoff Birthday Bashes: Ready or Not?
Is your child ready to tackle a party solo?
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How to Raise A Good Loser
Tips on teaching kids how to handle competitive heartache and keep a winning attitude
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5 Discipline Tricks for Babies
How to deal with biting, throwing, screaming, and other frustrating infant behavior
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Ask Denene: My Twins Are Opposites
One of my 6-year-old twins is very outgoing, while the other is painfully shy. How do I help him?
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Can I Change my Name?
What to do if your kid wants to switch names
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Ask Denene: Play On His Own
Q: Now that schools out, my child thinks Im supposed to entertain him every second. How do I get him to play on his own?
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When You Can't Stand Your Kid's Friend
How to deal with your child's pals that you don't like, whether they're scary-naughty, annoying, or mean
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7 Ways to Give Kids Independence
How to deal with sleepovers, PG-13 movies and more, one step at a time
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Help Your Kid Make New Friends
Help your kid make new friends go to the playground, arrange a playdate, or ask his teacher for help.
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Why Surfing the Web Can Be Healthy
New research shows kids who use the internet improve communication skills
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Ask Denene: Tuning Your Kid Out
My son goes on and on about Yu-Gi-Oh. It bores me to tears. Is it awful to tune him out?
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Grumpy in the Morning
How your tween's new sleep patterns might be to blame
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Underachieving Kid
She's not trying hard enough -- here's how to encourage her
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What to Expect When Puberty Hits
Bras and zits! A no-sweat guide to your tween's changing body
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When Your Child is a Wacky Dresser
Why it's important to let go of your child's appearance
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Ask Denene: Overscheduled Kids
Will too many after-school activities overwhelm my child?
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Teaching Your Kid Not to Give Up
Michael Phelps shares advice on bouncing back from disappointment
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