Parenting: Tips & Advice on Parenting Styles, Discipline, Growth

Parenting Basics

Parenting may be the toughest -- and the most fulfilling -- job you'll ever do. Whether you have a baby on the way, a teen on the way out, a toddler, a preschooler, a school-ager or a house full of kids of all ages, read on to learn about critical development stages, fine-tune your parenting style, and find answers to your toughest parenting questions.

How Do You Parent?

There are as many approaches to (and controversies about) parenting today as there are junior members of the Jolie-Pitt household. The bottom line is this: Trust your instincts and follow these basics for raising healthy, confident kids.

Good Behavior Guide

Tips to Chill the Whine

Rx for Hot-Button Issues

Ah, if only kids were born with instruction manuals. That way, whenever an issue arises -- from a diagnosis of autism to a problem with bullying -- moms and dads could just skip to the "Troubleshooting" section and find the answers they need. Without such a guide, there are lots of resources for common parenting challenges.

Make Time for Yourself

Prevent Burnout

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Parenting Q&As

Hayden M. Pasco, MD Family Medicine Johnston-Willis Hospital - HCA Virginia	Q	What activities can I do with my children to encourage a healthy lifestyle?
	A	Parents should agree what type of lifestyle goals they want to instill in their family while prioritizing their own health needs. Raising healthy kids requires . . . Read More