How to tell children a parent is seriously ill

When a parent learns he or she is seriously ill, one of the first challenges is how to tell the kids. Good Morning America parenting contributor and author Ann Pleshette Murphy has some good advice for any family dealing with a parent's serious...

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How to avoid homework hassles

If getting your kids to do their homework is turning your life into a nightly battleground, help is on the way. GMA parenting contributor and author Ann Pleshette Murphy has some good, practical advice to help you avoid homework hassles.

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How to help your teen through puberty

Parents may groan at the thought of their children reaching puberty, but it's no picnic for the kids, either. Carol Weston has written two books about girls, and is the longtime advice columnist for Girls’ Life magazine. Here's her advice...

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How to teach your daughter not to bully

It may be unthinkable that your sweet little girl could be a bully, but bullies have parents too; so it’s not impossible. What can you do? First, get some good advice from Rachel Simmons, author of Odd Girl Out.

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How to nurture a healthy body image in girls

The pressure on girls to be thin and beautiful is real and fashion magazines set impossible standards of beauty. Parents need to help nurture a healthy body image in girls. Here’s advice from Carol Weston, advice columnist for Girls' Life...

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How to take the stress out of parent-teacher conferences

Preparing to meet your child's teacher can be nerve-wracking. It's hard not to feel as though you're being "graded" as a parent. Lifestyle reporter Ylonda Caviness has tips to take the stress out of the parent-teacher conference.

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How to get what you want from your partner

Do you sometimes feel that it's his world, and you're just vacuuming in it? Here's how to get what you want from your partner, according to Terrence Real, author of The New Rules of Marriage.

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How to get closer to your tween

The years between childhood and adolescence have their own set of issues. Children are often just as confused as you are by their conflicting desires. One minute they're playing with dolls, the next minute they’re worrying about...

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How to get kids away from video games

Do you worry that your kids are spending far too much time on violent video games, and not nearly enough time on games that stimulate their imaginations? Toy expert Chris Byrne has some tips for getting kids away from video games.

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