Parents Tip of the Day

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The mom and dad struggle is real. Here’s your daily parenting tip from the experts at Parents.com and Parents magazine, whether you have a baby, toddler or bigger kid.

Episodes

A parenting coach and mom of 5 offers advice for nurturing compassionate, socially-conscious kids.

Oct 20, 10 AM | 3½ mins

Mom and play expert shares activities that are not only fun for kids, but also incredibly beneficial

Oct 19, 10 AM | 5 mins

You don’t want to punish your kids—you just want them to behave better. Try these expert tips.

Oct 18, 10 AM | 5 mins

You may want to serve these kid-friendly foods in moderation.

Oct 15, 10 AM | 3½ mins

People are sharing the most problematic parenting strategies that need to be denormalized STAT.

Oct 14, 10 AM | 4 mins

Experts break down why a consistent bedtime is so important, and what you can do to enforce one.

Oct 12, 10 AM | 5 mins

Considering getting your kid a smartphone? Use these tips to teach your child how to use it safely.

Oct 11, 10 AM | 5 mins

While not necessarily an indicator that something is amiss these symptoms may warrant a closer look

Oct 8, 10 AM | 4 mins

School bus issues have provided yet another stressor for families. Could a tiny Apple gadget help?

Oct 7, 10 AM | 5 mins

One mom enlists a group of experts to help her break the yelling habit.

Oct 6, 10 AM | 5 mins

Managing family relationships after kids isn't always easy. Here's how to deal with common problems.

Oct 5, 10 AM | 5 mins

Flu shots are more important than ever right now. Here’s when you—and your kids—should get them.

Oct 4, 10 AM | 2½ mins

These food items are popular with kids, but you might want to serve them in moderation.

Sep 30, 10 AM | 3½ mins

These simple steps will make your child feel like a VIP.

Sep 28, 10 AM | 4 mins

A registered dietician weighs in on how certain eating habits may indicate autism in children.

Sep 27, 10 AM | 4 mins

If your child struggles to sleep independently, try these tips to help them sleep in their own room.

Sep 24, 10 AM | 3½ mins

A self-proclaimed snowplow parent asks experts how her parenting style may affect her daughter.

Sep 23, 10 AM | 4 mins

Having a hard time getting your children to follow directions? Try these five tips.

Sep 22, 10 AM | 5 mins

A teacher breaks down the ten parent archetypes they secretly resent.

Sep 21, 10 AM | 4 mins

The next time your child asks for something you can’t give them, try saying this instead of “no”.

Sep 20, 10 AM | 3½ mins

The road toward raising calmer kids starts earlier than you might think — these tips will help you.

Sep 17, 10 AM | 4 mins

Experts highlight 7 ways to determine if your family is overly stressed—and what you can do about it

Sep 16, 10 AM | 5 mins

Calm weekday morning chaos with these tips. They’ll simplify your AM routine in a significant way.

Sep 15, 10 AM | 4 mins

Teaching your children to practice self-discipline is simpler than you may think.

Sep 14, 10 AM | 5 mins

These everyday phrases may actually do you and your child more harm than good.

Sep 13, 10 AM | 5 mins

Disciplining kids is never easy, but these seven lines may help you deliver tough messages.

Sep 10, 10 AM | 3½ mins

Nose picking seems harmless, but experts weigh in on the potential dangers of your kid’s picking.

Sep 9, 10 AM | 4 mins

We all want our kids to excel in school—but when their grades slip, we need to react with empathy.

Sep 3, 10 AM | 5 mins

One mom makes a case for why we need to stop telling parents to enjoy every second with their child.

Sep 2, 10 AM | 5 mins

These behaviors seem innocent, but experts caution they can become not-so-nice habits in the future.

Sep 1, 10 AM | 4 mins