http://www.parenthood.com/directory The Parenthood.com® Directory - Guide Ask the Expert http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/content_files/img_logo_rss.png http://www.parenthood.com/directory http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-do-we-get-organized-after-our-remodel.html Jodie Watson helps a mom whose master bedroom became a "dumping ground" after they remodeled the rest of the house. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-do-we-get-organized-after-our-remodel.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:58:10 EST http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15052712.jpg 71 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-do-we-help-our-son-enjoy-valentines-day.html Therapist Tony Malinda helps parents navigate the exchange of Valentine cards in elementary school. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-do-we-help-our-son-enjoy-valentines-day.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:25:35 EST http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15052332.jpg 64 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/our-daughter-doesnt-like-her-teacher-help.html Teacher Ashley Evins helps a parent help their child manage a personality conflict at school. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/our-daughter-doesnt-like-her-teacher-help.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:19:53 EST http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15051652.jpg 72 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-do-i-stop-my-toddler-from-throwing-things.html Childcare expert Emma Jenner helps a parent rein in her child's thrill at throwing things. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-do-i-stop-my-toddler-from-throwing-things.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:20:18 EST http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15051232.jpg 100 66 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-we-guarantee-our-first-babysitters-success.html Childcare expert Emma Jenner has some advice for new parents going out without Baby for the first time. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-we-guarantee-our-first-babysitters-success.html Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:25:57 EST http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15050272.jpg 100 66 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-i-get-my-kids-to-help-me-out-around-the-house.html Family Therapist Tony Malinda helps a parent use "leverage" to get her children to pitch in with the chores. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-i-get-my-kids-to-help-me-out-around-the-house.html Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:09:01 EST http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15050252.jpg 73 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/whats-the-difference-between-a-midwife-and-a-doula.html An expecting mom is hoping to put together an ideal birth team. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/whats-the-difference-between-a-midwife-and-a-doula.html Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:22:00 EST http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15049952.jpg 55 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-we-improve-my-third-graders-penmanship.html Teacher Ashley Evins helps a parent with ways to make her son's writing more legible. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-we-improve-my-third-graders-penmanship.html Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:29:04 EST http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15049432.jpg 86 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/do-my-children-have-to-share-all-their-toys.html Childcare Expert Emma Jenner helps sort out special toys to set aside. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/do-my-children-have-to-share-all-their-toys.html Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:51:36 EST http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15048872.jpg 100 66 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/whats-the-best-way-to-organize-holiday-gift-cards.html Professional organizer Jodie Watson offers ideas to keep the cards from getting lost, and have them handy when you need them. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/whats-the-best-way-to-organize-holiday-gift-cards.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:34:20 EST http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15048212.jpg 71 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/should-we-get-our-fourth-grader-a-cell-phone.html Therapist Tony Malinda helps parents come to terms with the fast-moving techno world of today's kids. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/should-we-get-our-fourth-grader-a-cell-phone.html Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:34:25 EST http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15047412.jpg 67 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-do-i-introduce-my-son-to-his-latino-roots.html A parent asks for help sharing Latino heritage with 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http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15045092.jpg 74 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-do-i-know-my-child-needs-a-tutor-and-how-do-i-find-one.html Tutor Lauren Weiss offers guidelines for getting academic help for your child. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-do-i-know-my-child-needs-a-tutor-and-how-do-i-find-one.html Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:35:04 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15044652.jpg 65 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/got-any-fun-ways-to-cook-fall-veggies.html Catherine McCord helps a family find new ways to cook root vegetables. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/got-any-fun-ways-to-cook-fall-veggies.html Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:36:22 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15043972.jpg 75 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-we-organize-our-pantry-our-snack-shelf-is-a-mess.html Professional organizer Jodie Watson helps a family sort out the snack shelf. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-we-organize-our-pantry-our-snack-shelf-is-a-mess.html Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:19:45 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15042312.jpg 71 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-do-i-deal-with-a-tug-o-war-over-the-stroller.html Q: A friend of mine has a 7-year-old daughter who occasionally spends the day with our family. When we’re planning a lot of walking, my 3-year-old still rides in her stroller. The 7-year-old wants to ride, too, and the two girls argue over this. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-do-i-deal-with-a-tug-o-war-over-the-stroller.html Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:48:24 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15041272.jpg 100 66 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/my-sons-teacher-says-he-is-gifted-but-he-didnt-pass-the-gate-exam-should-i-have-his-iq-tested.html My son’s teacher says he is gifted, but he didn’t pass the GATE exam. Should I have his I.Q. tested? http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/my-sons-teacher-says-he-is-gifted-but-he-didnt-pass-the-gate-exam-should-i-have-his-iq-tested.html Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:55:34 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15040632.jpg 93 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-do-i-broker-peace-between-my-babysitting-daughter-and-her-little-brother.html A bossy babysitter in the guise of a big older sister causes one boy to wage war. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-do-i-broker-peace-between-my-babysitting-daughter-and-her-little-brother.html Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:17:03 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15040172.jpg 67 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-i-help-my-child-manage-homework.html Get strategies sorted to avoid conflicts and guilt with our teaching pro! http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-i-help-my-child-manage-homework.html Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:58:25 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15039212.jpg 99 82 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-i-get-my-5-year-old-dressed-without-a-fight.html My 5-year-old has started to have opinions about what she wears, but that has turned every morning into a battle as I try to dress her appropriately for what we have planned. Any advice? http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-i-get-my-5-year-old-dressed-without-a-fight.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:02:44 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15038032.jpg 100 66 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/the-super-organized-mom-tosses-out-boxes.html The Super-Organized Mom, Jodie Watson, offers tips on when to keep and when to toss precious space hogging product boxes. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/the-super-organized-mom-tosses-out-boxes.html Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:04:26 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15037212.jpg 52 70 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-should-i-deal-with-my-3-year-olds-tantrums.html My 3-year-old has started having tantrums when it is time to leave an activity or I say “no” to a request. It seems that it happens mostly when she is tired. She doesn't nap anymore, but I think she needs it. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-should-i-deal-with-my-3-year-olds-tantrums.html Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:05:41 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15031652.jpg 100 66 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-our-family-put-our-therapists-advice-into-practice.html How Can Our Family Put Our Therapist’s Advice Into Practice? http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-our-family-put-our-therapists-advice-into-practice.html Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:27:42 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15031632.jpg 82 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-we-organize-our-front-hallway-for-back-to-school.html One mom dreads the dumping of books and backpacks in the doorway when fall arrives. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-we-organize-our-front-hallway-for-back-to-school.html Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:44:42 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15029852.jpg 58 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-do-my-ex-husband-and-i-designate-a-guardian-for-our-children.html A divorcing couple wants to know how to make provisions for their child's care in case something should happen to them. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-do-my-ex-husband-and-i-designate-a-guardian-for-our-children.html Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:36:35 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15029832.jpg 74 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-what-is-the-regional-center.html ASK THE EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST Q: What is the Regional Center? My son's school says he needs to go there for an evaluation. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-what-is-the-regional-center.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:16:28 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15026112.jpg 86 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-i-help-my-3-year-old-be-a-good-sport.html Childcare expert Emma Jenner helps a mom teach her 3-year-old to lose, and win, gracefully. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-i-help-my-3-year-old-be-a-good-sport.html Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:48:23 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15024892.jpg 100 66 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-i-brighten-up-my-wardrobe-for-summer.html Fashionista Marla Nease Gilbert offers tips for changing seasons. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-i-brighten-up-my-wardrobe-for-summer.html Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:21:55 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15023992.jpg 39 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-i-get-my-kids-to-chat-at-the-dinner-table.html Therapist Tony Malinda helps a mom spark conversation with the kids during dinner. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-i-get-my-kids-to-chat-at-the-dinner-table.html Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:20:24 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15022972.jpg 80 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-i-save-water-in-my-veggie-garden.html Gardening expert Kathy Kellogg Johnson helps a family save water in their vegetable garden this summer. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-i-save-water-in-my-veggie-garden.html Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:04:56 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15022952.jpg 88 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-we-organize-our-small-apartment.html Professional organizer Jodie Watson helps a family living in a small apartment get organized. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-can-we-organize-our-small-apartment.html Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:39:39 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15022932.jpg 58 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/the-lawyer-mom-tackles-family-leave.html Lisa Pierson Weinberger, Esq., tackles a mom's question about taking family leave to care for an injured child. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/the-lawyer-mom-tackles-family-leave.html Tue, 31 May 2011 17:24:36 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15022812.jpg 55 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-does-breastfeeding-help-prevent-obesity.html Lactation educator Christine Wood, M.D., addresses a mom's question about the benefits of breastfeeding, and how best to maximize them. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-does-breastfeeding-help-prevent-obesity.html Thu, 19 May 2011 17:53:52 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15021672.jpg 67 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/our-therapist-tackles-teen-smoking.html Therapist Tony Malinda advises a mom who has found cigarettes in her teen daughter's room. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/our-therapist-tackles-teen-smoking.html Tue, 10 May 2011 13:43:27 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15021072.jpg 83 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/our-favorite-nanny-talks-about-spitting.html Nanny Emma Jenner of Emma's Children tackles a parent's question about spitting in preschool. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/our-favorite-nanny-talks-about-spitting.html Tue, 10 May 2011 13:09:20 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15021052.jpg 100 66 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/the-super-organized-mom-tackles-family-outings.html Q: Every time my family heads outdoors, I find myself carrying tons of gear: various containers of sunscreen, hats, extra water bottles, bandages. How can I make this more manageable? http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/the-super-organized-mom-tackles-family-outings.html Mon, 09 May 2011 16:12:15 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15020912.jpg 58 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/got-a-fathers-day-gift-my-kids-can-make.html Want to make a Father's Day gift worthy of a king? Try this "royal portrait" collage. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/got-a-fathers-day-gift-my-kids-can-make.html Mon, 23 May 2011 19:08:36 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15021812.jpg 55 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-do-i-find-healthy-summer-treats.html What do you do if you're looking for healthy summer treats for the kids, especially if they aren't big fruit eaters? http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/how-do-i-find-healthy-summer-treats.html Thu, 05 May 2011 19:14:59 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15020652.jpg 64 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-an-expert-poetry-books.html Know about any poetry books my kids will love? http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-an-expert-poetry-books.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:06:54 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15019752.jpg 60 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-an-expert-wolfgang-pucks-mothers-day-brunch.html Wolfgang Puck offers up his ideas for a fabulous Mother's Day Brunch. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-an-expert-wolfgang-pucks-mothers-day-brunch.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:08:12 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15019712.jpg 100 66 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/organizing-kids-bedrooms.html We just bought my son a complete new set of furniture for his bedroom. How do we decide where to put his clothes and other belongings with all these new shelves and drawers? http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/organizing-kids-bedrooms.html Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:25:09 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15018672.jpg 57 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-lawyer.html “My husband and I have agreed that we can finally afford some housekeeping help, but know nothing about the tax requirements involved. What are our obligations? Can you recommend a good resource for us to consult?” http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-lawyer.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:18:44 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15017952.jpg 63 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-jodie-watson-4d5ec186d12a6.html Q: My kids love to tackle the occasional impromptu art project, so I like to keep supplies on hand. How can I store them neatly for when we need them? http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-jodie-watson-4d5ec186d12a6.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:12:01 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15016672.jpg 53 70 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-ronna-mandel.html Q. I want to give books as a gift to my niece who's having a baby, and I'd love your top 5 recommendations for "must haves" for her child's library. Maybe something for now, and then some titles for her as she grows? http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-ronna-mandel.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:14:50 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15016152.jpg 98 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-wolfgang-puck-4d4b46ca77ef0.html Ask Wolfgang Puck: I would like to make soup for my family with fresh vegetables from the farmers’ market. Can you give me a good basic recipe that I can use with whatever is in season? http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-wolfgang-puck-4d4b46ca77ef0.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:18:10 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15015852.jpg 71 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-tony-malinda.html How can I keep my tween from becoming a 'mean girl'? http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-tony-malinda.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:16:10 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15015592.jpg 64 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-jodie-watson.html The Super-Organized Mom answers your organizational questions. http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-jodie-watson.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:11:20 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15015332.jpg 52 70 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-an-expert-the-super-organized-mom-tackles-bill-paying.html Q: My New Year’s resolution is to make sure my bills get paid on time. Problem is, I tuck them into my purse or put them in a pile and then misplace them. What should I do? http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-an-expert-the-super-organized-mom-tackles-bill-paying.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:07:32 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15014732.jpg 61 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-dawn-barnes.html What should my 6-year-old do about a playground bully who's bothering him? http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-dawn-barnes.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:10:37 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15014592.jpg 64 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-angela-mohan-mft.html How can my husband and I find some couple time? http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-angela-mohan-mft.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:09:23 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15014412.jpg 62 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-marla-nease-gilbert.html How can I brighten up my dark, dowdy wardrobe? http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-marla-nease-gilbert.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:13:51 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15013972.jpg 51 83 http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-wolfgang-puck.html Got any ideas for quick, healthy family meals? http://www.parenthood.com/directory/article/ask-the-expert-wolfgang-puck.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:17:34 EDT http://www.parenthood.com/directory/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_15011072.jpg 71 83