Solutions

	Title	Issue
	Home alone: Is your child ready? Here are ideas to determine if your child is ready, rules to consider and additional resources. By Suzanne Koup-Larsen	March 2013
	Worries -- and what we can affect If we're too obvious in our concerns about risky behaviors such as drugs, sex or violence, we signal a lack of confidence that our kids can handle challenges. obvious in our concerns, we signal a lack of confidence that our kids can handle challenges. By Terri Akman	February 2013
	Tips to battle stereotypes Help your children recognize at economic, gender and ethnic stereotypes in media. They paint people unfairly and misinform us about the world. By Common Sense Media	February 2013
	Does your child worry too much? Excessive worry is one of the most frequent problems children face. Here's how to address your child's worries and manage the anxiety. By Michele Ranard	January 2013
	Foster care: an adoption option Foster parents eventually adopt an estimated 50%-60% of children in their care. While avoiding the expense of conventional adoption, there are pitfalls to foster adoption. By Suzanne Koup-Larsen	November 2012
	Parents of bullies can be sued Parents of bullies face potentially devastating financial and emotional consequences, yet another reason to take bullying seriously. By Josh Kershenbaum, Esq. and Dave Frankel, Esq.	November 2012
	Listen first, then talk about weight Experts say understand how your child feels about herself first, and armed with that knowledge, together you can discuss weight issues. By Terri Akman	November 2012
	I'll get you my pretty! Are there good reasons to let kids read frightening books or watch scary movies? Yes, say the experts. By Cindy Hudson	October 2012
	A day to celebrate grandparents Sept. 9 is Grandparents Day. Here are ways for your family to celebrate. By Vera Freeman	September 2012
	Big election offers big opportunity With intrigue, surprises and high passions, the 2012 presidential campaign offers parents a dramatic way to teach children about our political process. By Sue Henninger	September 2012