We're so accustomed to making our children the center of our world, but experts say that your marriage needs just as much nurturing.

Here are six misbehaviors you may be tempted to overlook -- and how to put an end to them pronto.

Make it fun for your child to pay attention to directions with these five games.

When my son was 18 months old, I went along with a friend to pick up her child from preschool. Some of the kids were just a year older, but they were listening to the teacher and following directions. When I imagined my child sitting there on that A-B-C carpet, I felt queasy. Follow directions? Him? After all, if I asked him to pour food from a cup into in the dog bowl, he'd be more likely to pile it into his dump truck instead.

Your toddler's determination to do things herself is sure to spark some fireworks.

Parenting coach offers tips on how to make mealtimes enjoyable again with your toddler

Mealtime can be stressful if you're a parent of a toddler. Here are six tips to help tame your child at dinnertime and make mealtimes enjoyable again: