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Parenting

Parenting

You love your kids, but knowing how to be a good parent can seem overwhelming! wikiHow's Parenting articles are here to help. Get expert-approved advice on topics like making your child feel valued, getting your child to obey you, rewarding your child for good behavior, being a responsible parent, and much more. Just stay calm and work through each parenting challenge as you face it!

Articles about Parenting

How to

Give a Spanking

How Many Kids Will I Have Quiz
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Stop Your Child From Masturbating in Public
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Did My Parents Have a Negative Parenting Style Quiz
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Answer Where Do Babies Come From
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Carry a Toddler
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What Makes Someone a Dad vs. Father?
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Glass Child Syndrome: What It Is & How to Improve Your Family Dynamic
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Determine if a Child is Transgender
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What to Do When Your Grown Children Are Distant From You
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Be a Good Parent to your Child
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Deal With a Spoiled Brat
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What's a "Boy Mom?" Meaning, Origin & Why It's So Cringey
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Get Your Adult Children to Move Out
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Deal with Toxic Stepchildren: What “Toxic” Really Means & How to Gain Their Respect
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How to

Predict Height
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Bottle Feed a Newborn
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How to

Be a Great Auntie
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Be a Good Father
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Deal With Your Child Being Expelled From School
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What Does “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child” Mean?

18 Ways to Help Your Child Feel Loved, Appreciated, and Valued
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How to

Avoid Being a Toxic Parent
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How to

Decide Whether or Not to Have a Baby
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Punish a Child
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Overcoming Empty Nest Syndrome: Tips and Advice
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How to

Know When Your Child is Old Enough to Babysit
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Teach Your Child Good Manners
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How to

Estimate Height
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Get Adult Kids to Pay Their Share
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House Rules for Kids: Tested Tips for Parents and Families
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Be a Good Husband and Father
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Emotional Parentification: What It Is and Why It Hurts
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What Is Parental Love? How It Can Help Your Child
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How to

Be the Tooth Fairy
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Help Prepare a Preteen Girl for Puberty
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Prepare a Child for Their First Flight
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Support Your Cross‐Dressing Son
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6 Telltale Signs Your Toddler Isn’t Ready for a Big Kid Bed
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