YOUNG VOICES: Parents should let nature determine child's gender

Preconception sex selection is an interesting topic that yields various opinions. Being able to determine the gender or biology of a child based on an erroneous preconceived notion changes the birth spectrum.

Signs Your Teen is in Trouble and What to Do About It

Being a teenager is never easy, but for some kids, it is excruciating. For parents, being able to tell the difference between normal growing pains and real trouble is crucial.

The Parent Connection: What you can do to improve your child's education

A new study of the American family's "passion points" from Just Kids, Inc. reveals that most families (45 percent) agree schools and education are their top priority.

Standing up to bullying

There are measures parents and caregivers can take to help identify the signs of bullying and the anxiety it can induce so they can help their children manage through this difficult situation.

Cook Now, Eat Later, Skip the Stress

10 ideas for getting your kids to eat their veggies

Life coaches for kids

Life coaching for kids is not just about streamlining study habits or staying organized. It's also about young people taking control.

Tricks and treats for a safe Halloween

Yoga poses take the stress out of summer

New mommy regrets: What parents wish they'd done differently

Wring the Most from Vacation Travel Dollars

Happy family on beach

Record-high $500 million Powerball jackpot has many asking 'What if?'

One Caribbean island: $75,000,000.

Eight surprising facts about male infertility

This year, make Valentine's Day a family affair

YOUNG VOICES: Tiger mother's dedication to her kids is admirable

Chinese parents often have had the reputation of being unrelentingly strict. This stereotype has been emphasized further by the recent publication of Amy Chua's book, "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother," and her excerpt of it in the Wall Street Journal, "Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior."

Mayor pushes to fine parents for kids' guns, drugs

GLENWOOD | Village President Kerry Durkin wants to hold parents accountable for the actions of their children, following an incident in the village over the weekend that resulted in gunfire.

NWI Parent talks to: Mariann Frigo

Transitioning special needs children into the mainstream school system around age 5 can be a challenging and anxious time for parents. Mariann Frigo is the founder and executive director of Jabob's Ladder Pediatric Rehabilitation Center in Valparaiso.