Amanda Morin

Why I Refuse to Do (Most) School Fundraisers

Like reader Tara K., I dread seeing fundraising envelopes come home from school.

8 Back-to-School Tips For Parents of Kids With Special Needs

Back to school can be an anxiety-provoking time for parents under the best of circumstances but when you're the parent of a child with special needs, you not only have to ensure your kids have the right clothes and supplies, but you have to make sure they have the right program in place, too.

The Most Common Discipline Mistakes Moms Make (and Often Regret)

"Kids will do well if they can" is a basic mantra that Dr. Ross Greene, acclaimed psychologist and director of the non-profit organization Lives in the Balance, asks parents to keep in mind when dealing with kids.

8 Home Remedies For Bug Bites

It's the time of year when kids are outside more, which means they're more likely to come home exhausted and bug-bitten.

Can a Sexless Marriage Really Survive?

When you first met, you couldn't keep your eyes or your hands off each other.

How Having Another Baby Changed My (Blended) Family For the Better

My daughter was 14 and my son was almost eight when their half-brother was born.

Why I'm Relieved My Son Has Asperger Syndrome

5 Signs You're Being a "Peerent," Not a Parent

The word "peerenting" may be fairly new, but chances are you already know a peerent, or maybe even are one yourself.

A Back-to-School Checklist For Your Teen

Welcome to our guide to Back-to-School Success: 31 days of tips, apps, recipes, and more to help you make this your family's best school year yet.

8 Tips to Prepare Your Kids (and You!) For School Tests

Welcome to our guide to Back-to-School Success: 31 days of tips, apps, recipes, and more to help you make this your family's best school year yet.

5 Early Signs Your Child Might Have a Learning Disability

You know your child is bright, so why is he having so much trouble learning?

How to Help Teens Embrace Their Individuality

Welcome to our guide to Back-to-School Success: 31 days of tips, apps, recipes, and more to help you make this your family's best school year yet.