Relationships

The Silent Treatment: What to Do When Kids Won’t Talk

Sometimes kids get so upset they don’t want to talk. Other times, they may be going through a “no talking” phase (actually it’s more of a “no talking to parents” phase).

Tips for Staying Close when Distance Keeps Families Apart

By: Jolene Roehlkepartain

How do you stay close to family members when you’re separated by distance? Whether it’s because of divorce, a military deployment, a student going off to college, or business trips, keeping in touch while you’re away matters. Research reveals that when family members adapt well to change, they’re more likely to weather the ups and downs of being apart. Read more >

How Your Own Sibling Relationships Can Affect Your Kids

By: Jolene Roehlkepartain
Do your kids have a favorite aunt or uncle? Your own relationship with your sibling or siblings can weigh heavily on the type of relationship he or she will have with your child. Learn more >

Why Neighborhood Relationships Matter

“Do you know your next door neighbor?”—Mother Teresa, humanitarian

Although our lifestyles can make it easy not to know our neighbors,it’s important to take time to find out who lives next door t

It Isn’t Easy Being a Kid

Kids’ growing pains are more than just physical. Kids’ growing pains can be about their social lives, academic pains, or just growing up emotionally. No wonder it’s not easy being a kid!

5 Secrets for Tackling Tough Conversations

It doesn’t matter what the issue is. Dealing with tough issues is tough. They’re hard to talk about. They’re hard to work through. Try these five secrets for dealing with tough issues.

Parents: Listen Up! You May Be Ignoring Your Kids

Are you an active listener? How would your kids grade your listening skills?

What to Do When Kids Fall in Love

“Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place.”—Zora Neale Hurston, author

When kids fall in love, parents can feel baffled about how to respond and how to help kids make sense of

What to Do When Cupid Strikes

Ah, young love. The season for young romance is in full swing, and some parents may be experiencing first-time love. Concerns are natural. After all, we’ve all been there!

With Parenting, There’s Always Something!

What has surprised you lately about parenting?
The other evening, my son said, “I need a cape for social studies tomorrow!”