Why Your Parents' Divorce Doesn't Predict Your Future

Discover the 3 very unpredictable factors that will predict whether you are destined for divorce.

Both my mother and my sisters are divorced and I am too. However, I don't believe that my mother's predicament could have predicted our divorces. Afterall divorce is not genetic as some may believe. There are plenty of people who have divorced parents, and the numbers keep on growing. But does this mean that their children will end up in the same predicament? Not necessarily. There are plenty of couples that have divorced parents who are happily married and have no desire to divorce.

Parent's Introduce Yourself to Complete Child Development 1.1

Parents "Empower" yourself and your children with this new amazing program! Build Self Confidence!

If you look at the child development programs on the market, you will find that they focus on “fixing” children’s behavior. I personally do not like the term “fix” because that insinuates that something is wrong with our children. I much prefer to use the terms “inspire” or “empower” our children to be successful! What if there was a way for you to do just that? What if there was an interactive program that would give you the “tools” to empower your children to

Oh Dad No: Do We Have to Have the 'Sex Talk' Now?

One of the most important conversation I've had with my teenage son.

Being a professional life coach for teens has its benefits and challenges. Frankly, most of the benefits come from my wonderful adolescent clients. Ironically, the biggest challenges come from my own teenage children. My oldest daughter is a senior in high school, and when it came to the “sex talk” I was told that I was not the appropriate parent. Even though I had numerous conversations time and again with other teens, it was clear that I wasn’t allowed to speak with her about this topic. I was given the reasons, relinquished that role and

Kids Parents And Sports! 3 Tips To Make Sports Fun!

As school has begun so has the youth sport season. Many parents are running to practices during the week and games on the weekends. I know this feeling first hand as my son plays football. I often feel like I am the one running a marathon. Watching my son play the sport he loves every weekend is the highlight of my week. I love to see him smile when he gets a touchdown or a tackle. Most of all I am just grateful that he has chosen a sport for himself that he enjoys.

When Is The Right Time To Meet His Family?

Taylor Swift already met Connor Kennedy's family, begging the question: How soon is too soon?

When is it a good time to meet your new flame's family? And is it a good idea to attend a big family event early in a relationship?

13 Common Parenting Conflicts & How To Resolve Them

From picky eating to bed-wetting, learn what parents argue about most and how to resolve conflict.

Any parent knows that as beautiful as the journey of raising a child is, it's certainly not without conflict. Here, our Experts have tackled 13 common parent-parent and parent-child conflicts. Read on for expert advice on how to manage and overcome disagreements about discipline, domesticity and 12 other common arguments.

baby boy — To snip or not to snip? That is the question.

Why We Chose Not To Circumcise Our Son

One mom is confident in the decision not to circumcise her son despite the AAP's recent endorsement.

Before I gave birth to our first child six years ago, my husband and I discussed our son and the manner in which he would be raised at length. One question we did not answer until a nurse posed it in the hours after delivery, my newborn baby boy nestled snugly in the bend of my arm, was whether or not our son would be circumcised.

Why Persistent Parenting Pays Off

Don't give up on new parenting strategies too soon ...

Recent books and articles have focused on the fact that it takes weeks to turn a new behavior into a habit. It takes just as long for our kids to adjust to our new behavior.

5 Tips For Traveling With Teenagers

Are you planning a family vacation? Make it memorable with these tips!

Traveling with your teen doesn't have to be a bust because with a little preparation, traveling together can be something the entire family can look forward to. Before you plan and pack up though, you'll want to be sure to avoid any triggers that can turn a potentially terrific vacation into a terrible one.

We're Hiring A New Parenting Columnist!

Are you an experienced mom blogger? Come write for YourTango!

Calling all mom and dad bloggers and writers! We are looking for a new LoveMom contributor to write about the intersection of love and kids.

How To Choose Your Family's Nanny

When choosing a nanny for their children, indeed the nanny has to fit into the family dynamics and lifestyle, but more importantly, the nanny must be qualified to do the job well. When interviewing a nanny for your family, here are my top five things you should rate your nanny on.

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