Tip #5: "You're not the boss of me!"
Adele Faber, co-author of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, offers an approach for mutual problem solving, even with young kids.
Expert tip #4: "Dad lets me do it!"
The co-author of the seminal "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk" offers an example of how to respond to this wily kid comment.
Alfie Kohn on "I hate school!"
The author of The Schools Our Children Deserve says that giving a pat response to make children feel better or force them to go isn't the answer. There's a much better way.
Parent cliques: what to do
What to do when you feel left out of the "in" crowd at your child's school? Follow the advice of the experts: moms and dads who've been in the trenches and made it work.
5 questions about alcohol and drugs
Is offering a safe ride home always a good idea? Should you come clean about your own drug history? Experts address parenting dilemmas.
Drinking, drugs, and 鈥� early dating?
Dating is part of growing up, but early dating can be risky.
The mystery of Renaissance Academy
What magic formula makes this school succeed where so many others fail?
Help your kids through crushes and young love
Love at first sight. Crushed crushes. From preschool to puberty, here's how to help with your child鈥檚 heartthrobs and heartaches.
Summer school that really works
Introducing summer school 3.0 鈥� the new and improved version that kids actually like 鈥� and quite possibly the key to closing the achievement gap.
Signs of trauma in kids after Sandy
In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, children may be exhibiting signs of trauma. Experts offer ways to help them cope and readjust to life following disaster.
Yes! Sign me up for updates relevant to my child's grade.
Please enter a valid email address
Thank you for signing up!
Server Issue: Please try again later. Sorry for the inconvenience
