"Time Outs" Revisited

Time Outs don't work? Think again....

Is your child being picked on?

Bullying is serious stuff... Here's what to do if your child is dealing with a bully.

Caring for Children in Crisis Times

The children of Haiti who survived the earthquake will live with this trauma for the rest of their lives... Here are some tips to help you help your children during times of crisis.

Divorce- will your children survive?

Divorce can be extremely difficult and frankly traumatic for children. What you do and how you do it will determine how well your child deals with your divorce.

Talking to our daughters about life...

It can be the hardest thing we ever do... How do we talk to our daughters about life?  Here are some neat resources.... If you live in the greater Birmingham, Alabama area, check out UAB's Girl Talk Class.  For a great book take a look at "Ten Talks Parents Must Have With Their Children".   Just a few ways to make the job a bit easier....

Mondays Tip-- Halloween Control

Halloween is a great time for the kids, but it can be a very tough time if you are trying to stick with a diet or trying to keep your kids eating healthy. With candy everywhere. Sticking with a healthy diet can be next to impossible. So what can we do? Does anyone have the willpower to resist all that candy?