Parenting Tips Highlights

Jennifer Davidson with AAA discusses forward-facing car seats for children.

Jennifer Ryan with AAA discusses booster seats for children.

Jennifer Ryan with AAA offers advice on how to know when your child is ready to move out of a booster seat and into a seat belt.

Rhonda Shah discusses how to be a good bike safety role model.

Is honesty always the best policy? Good Morning America parenting contributor Ann Pleshette Murphy has some excellent advice for parents struggling with how to talk to their kids about their own past experience with drugs.

Many people think that because girls tend to focus on their relationships with friends and others, that they have more emotional intelligence. Not so, says author Rachel Simmons, who wrote Odd Girl Out. Girls need parents' help to learn how to handle feelings they might think are inappropriate for 'good girls.'

Certain baby names are prompting bans in countries, such as New Zealand and Denmark. Whether the name is too short or too long, has religious or royal connotations, or is just "too creative", The Doctors discuss whether certain baby names should be prohibited.

Sherri Shepherd talks about how important it is for her to make time in her busy schedule for her son, Jeffrey.

How do you know when your child is ready for more independence and less adult supervision? Good Morning America Parenting Contributor and author Ann Pleshette Murphy has some excellent advice on how to know when it’s okay to give kids more independence.

Non-profit executive Kyung Yoon contrasts her approach to what has become known as the Tiger Mom approach. With her two sons, Yoon makes it a point to embrace their individuality and tailor supportive parenting approaches to motivate each of the boys.

Non-profit executive Kyung Yoon shares how as a young parent, she chooses to leave a demanding job to spend more time at home. Fearful of losing her identity, she finds common ground with other professional women transitioning into full-time parenting roles. Through the relationships, the mothers learn to support one another, including helping each other re-enter the workforce.

Cindy talks about striving to teach her kids by example.

When her youngest child went off to college, my friend was hysterical. But in time her feelings of less evaporated. Now she enjoys an empty nest's perks

Dr. Phil offers his expert advice to overwhelmed parents.

Education expert Ann Dolin discusses why boys avoid reading and suggests simple methods to encourage a love of literature.