How to choose toys for your kids

How many times have you gone to great lengths to get your child the hot new toy, only to find it abandoned in a pile with all of his other stuff? Here's some advice from toy expert Chris Byrne on how to buy toys that aren't just fads.

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How to protect your daughter from cyber bullying

With kids on the Internet in so much of their spare time, bullying has moved from the playground to cyberspace. And some cyber-bullying is extremely hurtful. Author Rachel Simmons has some advice on how to protect your daughter from...

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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 help your child overcome shyness

It would be great if every kid were outgoing and poised, but many children are just naturally shy. How do you coax them out of their shells? Here’s great advice from Good Morning America Parenting Contributor and author Ann Pleshette...

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How to encourage your child to read

New York Times Bestselling Author, mother and reader, Lori Gottlieb, explains how to encourage kids to read with fun and creative ideas that tap into your child’s personal interests to help your kid become a passionate reader for life.

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How to start a family holiday tradition

How does your family celebrate the holidays? Bruce Littlefield, author of Merry Christmas, America, has some great ideas for fun family traditions that can make any holiday more memorable.

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How to teach a puppy to sit

Cuteness will only get a puppy so far in this world—he needs to have good manners to be totally lovable. Dog trainer Mike D’Abruzzo demonstrates how to teach a puppy to sit and lie down, with the help of a rambunctious Yorkie named...

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How to teach girls to be assertive

“Good” girls often have a hard time getting what they want because they’re not comfortable with asking for it. But, girls who drive hard for what they want can be seen as mean. Rachel Simmons shares how to teach girls to be...

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How to talk to your children about sex

You know you have to talk to your children about sex at some point, but when is it really the right time? What should you say? These are good questions for Carol Weston, who's written several books on girls and teens, including “Girl Talk:...

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