Sizzle, frizzle. STOP, don’t POP!

Managing your anger - your kids are learning from every word you say, the tone you use, and the way in which you handle stress. That doesn’t mean you have to move through your day robotically and void of all emotion. It is empowering for your kids to see you handle your anger effectively in stressful situations.

by Midge Noble, Licensed Professional Counselor/Carolina Counseling Associates

It’s a noisy planet: How parents can protect their kids’ hearing

"Even a small loss of hearing can affect a child's quality of life."

Ways to tame the witching hour

You get home from work after a long day, eager to unwind with your kids, but instead of a cheerful "Hi, Mommy!" you get whining, complaining and irrational tears. You thought your kids left their "witching hours" behind when they outgrew their bassinets, but in many families, toddlers and kids seem to be at their worst in the evening.

By Amy Leibrock, Contributor to Care.com