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Dinnertime Is A Free-For-All!

I know dinnertime is supposed to be important but my kids are wild and I hate it. How can I tame the beasts before I give up??

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What About the Lovey?

My almost-4-year-old has had a special blanket since birth. When do we take it away?

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Just a Sip?

Is it OK to give small tastes of beer or wine to our 3 and 5-year-old boys?

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Too Young for a Makeover?

My daughter is about to turn 9 and we’re busy planning a fantastic birthday party at the salon …

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Power Struggle, Preschool Style

My 3 1/2 year old battles with me about everything — even things she likes to do! How can I break the cycle?

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My Autistic Son Demands All My Time…

and I’m afraid my daughter might be getting the shaft. How much can I ask of her??

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Poisoned Juice?

Both my boys LOVE juices of all kinds … how worried should I be?

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Stepmom’s Advice Tanked My Self-Confidence

“…all during the holidays at their house she kept telling me I was doing everything wrong…”

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