Family Life

• Parenting a Teen With ADHD

  Parenting is as important as any other part of ADHD treatment. The way parents respond can make ADHD better (or worse). This article has parenting tips to help teens improve and do well.

• Parenting Multiples

  Parents of twins (or more!) can feel as if they’ve left the hospital and arrived home on a different planet. Here’s how to cope.

• Potty Training Your Child (Video)

  Get tips and advice on helping your child make the switch from diapers to big-kid underwear — for good!

• Preparing to Adopt a Child

  Considering adoption? Here are some things to know about the health and medical care of an adopted child, before, during, and after the adoption.

• Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling

  The arrival of a new baby can cause lots of changes. But parents can prepare kids for an addition to the family.

• Racism: Taking Action

  We all need to actively work to end the spread of racism for the health and well-being of all. Here are resources to help parents talk to their kids about racism and privilege.

• Rainy Day Fun

  Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained and off the couch when the weather’s bad? These quick-and-easy ideas will keep them happy and busy.

• Road Rules for Kids

  Use these tips to teach your kids how to stay safe when riding in a car or on a school bus.

• Road Trip Boredom Busters

  Road trips can be fun and educational with just a little planning and preparation. Here are some ideas to get your family revved up for a trip long on smiles and short on frustration.

• Rules of the Road for Teen Drivers

  When teens get their driver’s license, parents should consider creating their own rules of the road beyond the relevant driving laws.