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Family Ideas: Build Your Child's Self-Esteem in 30 Summer Days

Summer is the perfect time to focus on family home activities designed to pump up your child's self-esteem. Try several of these easy-to-do activities before school starts in the fall.

Bullying, Other Fears Cause Stress in Children

Parents may not realize all of the fears that cause stress in children. Bullies, strangers, even Chuck E Cheese can be frightening. Listen and learn how to help them cope.

Teaching Character from the Bleachers: Sportsmanship vs. Social Violence

Social violence from parents at kids' sporting events may be a symptom of parent stress, but it's setting a poor example for kids. These tips may help return civility to the bleachers.

When Parents Remarry: Check Ingredients Before Blending

Before you decide to remarry, make sure your child has time to get to know his new stepparent and step-siblings. Everyone needs time to adjust to make it work.

How Do I Help My Shy Child Feel More Confident?

So you want to get your shy child to open up. Here's what you can do.

Parent Sportsmanship Checklist

Are you doing everything you can to help your child have a winning attitude, both on the field and off? Complete the following checklist and find out.

My Little Introvert: How To Help Shy Children

Sometimes shyness is just a phase. Have some patience with your child.

Mothers of Special Needs Children Form a Kinship

Having a special needs child can be frustrating and wonderful. Sometimes it helps to talk to another parent.

Is Your Child an Introvert?

Does your child clam up in front of other people? He may be an introvert.

Dealing with Grief: Selected Resources for Children

When you're helping your child through a loss, where can you turn? Try these books and Web sites.

Helping the Shy Child Cope

Is your child painfully shy? Here's how you can work on the problem to make sure she's adjusting well and making friends.

Encourage Your Preschooler To Make Friends

By three, children may have developed the social skills to make friends, but they may not know how to use them just yet. That's where you can help.

“They Won’t Let Me Play!” 4 Ways to Overcome Exclusion

It's hard for your child to face rejection from others. Here's how you can help.

Kindergarteners Face Big Transitions

Kindergarten is a big step for both parents and students alike. Here's a list of ten ways to make the transition easier and have a successful year of school.

Kids' Sports: Are You a Pushy Parent?

Do sports come first in your household? Do you live for your child's game day? Check out these signs to see if your love of the game may go too far.

How Do I De-Stress My Gifted Child?

Gifted children often face high expectations intended to challenge them and help them further develop their talents. However, it's important to make sure your gifted child has an environment that helps him relax. All the pres...

It Takes Hard Work to Succeed

What can a parent do when her child refuses to learn? One parent shares her struggle with a daughter who had difficulties learning and the steps she used to turn things around.

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