Summer is finally here, which means school’s out, backyard barbecues and pool parties take over the calendar, and long hazy days are spent with family and friends. However, after a few weeks, those ...

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I was recently interviewed on parenting radio show and thought that, with summer around the corner, the topic of kids and summer activities seemed timely. 1. What ultimately is the goal a parent ...

There’s a slug (oops, person) with a difficult temperament in your home, but it’s lovable nonetheless—namely because you made it. Yes, we’re talking about the bored adolescent kid under your roof ...

With three months off for summer vacation, it can be tough to keep your kids occupied — and entertained — all summer long. On those days when the cries of "I'm bored!" get too overwhelming, it's ...