Take the rivalry out of sibling relationships

Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:37 PM EDT

By Amy McCready, Positive Parenting Solutions founder and TODAY Moms contributor If you have more than one child in your home, you likely also have sibling rivalry.

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Considering kids? Say 'goodbye' to six months of sleep… and that's just for starters

Tue Jul 27, 2010 4:53 PM EDT

By TODAY show editor Sara Pines, a.k.a. Sandwich Mom If you can accumulate up to six months of sleep debt in the first two years of your baby’s life... I declare bankruptcy, right now!

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Stopping the summer reading slide: What are your family's secrets?

Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:51 AM EDT

School's out and the kids are in full vacation mode -- swimming, playing, going to camp, staying up late, watching TV, playing video games, but are they reading? Is getting them to crack open a book a daily struggle? TODAY goes straight to the experts for advice – the kids …

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Should you cut the kids' sports time for more family time?

Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:07 AM EDT

Are your kids' sports preventing you from having a family supper? Family Circle’s Linda Fears and parenting expert Michele Borba talk with TODAY's Matt Lauer about the impact team sports have on family bonding.

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Don't have a curfew for your teen? You better set one

Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:01 AM EDT

David Swanson, author of “Help! My Kid Is Driving Me Crazy,” talks with TODAY's Matt Lauer and offers practical, argument-free advice for making sure your kids return home on time.

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I am the 'Sandwich Mom'

Tue Jul 20, 2010 6:46 PM EDT

By TODAY show editor Sara Pines, a.k.a. Sandwich Mom Sandwich Mom definition: Can make a baloney sandwich in 30 seconds flat.

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Family gives up computer, TV and texting! Could your family do it?

Tue Jul 20, 2010 4:12 PM EDT

The Nettles family of San Diego, Calif., discuss how they survived turning off all of their telephones, computers and televisions for a day. Watch their discussion and share your thoughts. Could your family unplug for a day?

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Caring for your aging parents: How are you doing it?

Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:22 AM EDT

Are you one of the estimated 65.7 million family caregivers in the U.S. who are struggling to provide for an aging relative? Psychologist Dale Atkins and AARP’s Amy Goyer offer advice to help you navigate through this sad and stressful time.

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Are coffee drinks safe for kids? Do you let your kids drink them?

Mon Jul 19, 2010 1:57 PM EDT

Teens and young adults are the fastest-growing group of coffee consumers, but is this a safe habit? NBC’s chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman sorts through these frothy coffee drinks and the caffeine and calories they often mask.

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Daddies-to-be experience 'pregnancy' too

Mon Jul 19, 2010 1:52 PM EDT

From weight gain to mood swings, MSNBC’s Willie Geist takes a look at the hormonal and physical changes a man faces when his partner becomes pregnant.

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School's out, but don't let the kids kill the romance

Fri Jul 16, 2010 11:53 AM EDT

Sex therapist Ian Kerner and psychologist Belisa Vranich share tips for keeping the summer fun for you and your spouse. Have any secrets of your own? Share them here. Related stories:Childproof your summer: 6 tips to keep the romance alive

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Why do people feel the need to give unwanted parenting advice?

Thu Jul 15, 2010 1:15 PM EDT

Ever been on the receiving end of unwanted advice on how to handle your child's behavior? Ever wonder why people can't keep their parenting thoughts to themselves? We know "it takes a village," but sometimes it just takes a parent to handle the situation.

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BlackBerry backlash: Does staying connected disconnect you from your kids?

Thu Jul 15, 2010 11:23 AM EDT

BlackBerry smartphones, iPhones and other mobile devices can distract parents from spending quality time with their children, breaking down family ties. NBC’s Kevin Tibbles visits one family who is getting real about their gadgets. Watch his report and share your thoughts.

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'I love my children. I hate my life.' Do you agree?

Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:20 AM EDT

In the recent New York Magazine cover story "I Love My Children. I Hate My Life," writer Jennifer Senior tackles the tough topic of parental happiness.

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10 spots every kid should see

Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:52 AM EDT

School’s out for summer! Stymie the lazy-day choruses of “I’m bored ... ” before they start with a visit to one (or more) of these 10 spots that every kid should see.

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Pregnant with two babies, not twins!

Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:41 AM EDT

A Utah mom born with two uteruses is pregnant with two babies who are not twins. Msnbc's Chris Jansing has the details.

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Newly engaged Bristol 'scared' of mom's reaction

Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:34 AM EDT

Us Weekly editor Caroline Schaefer speaks with TODAY’s Natalie Morales about the magazine breaking the news of Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston’s engagement and why the couple chose to announce their plans so publically before telling Sarah Palin.

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Matchmaker mom fields dates for son on TODAY. Would you do it?

Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:28 AM EDT

Matchmaking mom Geri Brin is always trying to find the perfect gal for her 31-year-old son Colby. And just this week, she launched a new link on her website, faboverfifty.com, to let other moms do likewise for their bachelor boys.

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Who controls childbirth - expectant moms or doctors?

Tue Jul 13, 2010 1:59 PM EDT

That I am pregnant again is an act of either incredible optimism or mind-blowing amnesia. As the sonogram technician squirts jelly over my abdomen for my 20-week checkup, I think it's the latter.

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Vampire 'dad' dishes on raising daughters

Tue Jul 13, 2010 1:37 PM EDT

Actor Peter Facinelli, who plays the father figure in the “Twilight” series, says his 3-year-old daughter mistakenly thought he was Skyping her while watching a DVD he appeared in.

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Has the stigma disappeared for stay-at-home dads?

Tue Jul 13, 2010 1:05 PM EDT

Dads that stay home to care for the kids have sometimes been judged as "less than," or not being able to cut it in the work force. Do you think that stigma is gone? Are stay-at-home dads more accepted?

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To marry off son, matchmaker mom launches website

Tue Jul 13, 2010 12:34 PM EDT

Doting mom Geri Brin has never been shy about trying to get her 31-year-old son Colby married off. But now she’s allowing mothers everywhere to indulge their inner yenta by launching an Internet service that allows moms to peruse and push potential dates for their kids.

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Kids who eat with mom and dad are thinner

Fri Jul 9, 2010 10:07 PM EDT

Regularly sitting down to family meal also ups veggie intake, study finds Children who regularly sit down to family meals and get plenty of vegetables in their diet tend to be thinner than their peers without such eating habits, a new study finds.

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Should you rat out a young relative (or any kid you're close to) because of a Facebook post?

Thu Jul 8, 2010 12:37 PM EDT

What happens when you see something questionable on a social media site from a young relative or child of a friend? Should you mention it to their parent or should you just keep mum?

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