Several orthodontists in our town offer a candy buy back the day after Halloween. Our orthodontist says he does it because so many kids break their appliances with sticky, chewy candy. Most parents I know would like to see it gone for a plethora of other reasons, our own waistlines included, but how? More >>

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Apply logical consequences. One gift we can give our children is the understanding that life, freedom and responsibilities go together. Applying logical consequences teaches children this connection. More >>

The National Safety Council has put together some holiday tips to keep children safe on Halloween. More >>

Whether it be internet use, bullying at school, peer pressure, drugs or alcohol, sex, you name it, most parents are concerned about their kids and want to help them make the right choices. More >>

Toddlers can be challenging but understanding why they act and react as they do can make the daily interactions with one far more pleasant and productive. More >>

There's a trend that's growing stronger: boys are asking girls to formal dances with the sort of over-the-top gestures that rival grown men proposing marriage. More >>

How can you thrive as a stay-at-home once your kids start school? Find out in this week's Kid Focused blog. More >>

I've recently realized that as a parent I've been focused on civilizing my children the first chunk of their lives... Yet now for my two oldest children, I'm focused on whether they have their priorities straight. More >>

Parents desperately want to communicate with their kids. But few know how to get a tight-lipped teen to open up. The result is a dead-end "chat" that leaves both parent and child feeling disconnected... More >>

Siblings naturally fight and argue, and most of us have experienced fighting with our brothers or sisters while growing up. But what should you do when sibling rivalry takes on the tone of bullying? More >>