Everyday Dilemmas

Everyday Dilemmas includes articles on coping with day-to-day conflicts such as childcare, homework, discipline, sibling rivalry, and more.

What Can I Do When My Kids Compare Themselves to Others?

Here at Highlights, we receive thousands of letters from our readers each month. Every child gets a personal response... Read more

Imparting a sense of generosity in children may seem especially important at this time of year, when kids are so... Read more

The Internet has become an important part of family life. There are thousands of fun games and learning activities for... Read more

The underlying principle of good manners is to be considerate of others. Whether it's holding open a door or giving... Read more

According to National PTA guidelines, if your child is in second grade, the appropriate amount of homework is about 30... Read more

As much as we'd like to simply hand our kids a mantle of confidence, it just doesn't work that way.... Read more

Parents have different ways of handling the inevitable fights that occur between siblings. Some parents believe in protecting the more... Read more

Sometimes our kids tell us what's troubling them. Other times they struggle with their concerns in secret. We may only... Read more

"I'll be off the phone in two minutes," you tell your four-year-old. Before you've even turned around, he asks, "Has... Read more

With the school year starting, this is a great time to ensure that your kids have a space that's ready... Read more

Long days and warm weather make summer a great time to throw a party! Summer birthdays, family reunions, or simply... Read more

Here are 4 questions to help you make this important distinction and decide what to do. We encourage our kids... Read more

12 Pain-Free Tips for Getting Your Kids on Board with Saving Challenging times bring out the resourcefulness in all of... Read more

"Why can't you be more like your older brother?" or "Sara's the pretty one and Sally's smart." How many adults... Read more

It's estimated that about half of all families give their children an allowance. But how and why they give their... Read more

Busy lives require planning. If you're like most parents, you probably feel overwhelmed at times with all that needs to... Read more

One of our biggest dilemmas as parents is trying to find time to be with our kids and still getting... Read more

Do you sometimes wish you could put your children in a bubble to protect them from all danger? If so,... Read more

It is estimated that 39% of American households own at least one dog, and 34% at least one cat. If... Read more

Finding the right preschool or kindergarten program can be tough. Before deciding on any early-childhood program, try to spend time... Read more