One of the biggest challenges you will face as your children get older is keeping a healthy, open relationship. The key to any relationship is communication. We all know how important it is to talk to our kids, especially about tough issues like bullying, peer pressure and safety. But it is equally important, perhaps more so, to listen to your children. Listening and taking an interest in their conversation can bring you closer and keep you close as they get older.

87% of New Year's resolutions are gone by February 15th, do not let that happen to you!

One great way to start the New Year off on a positive note is to set New year's resolutions with your kids. Setting goals is one of the only true ways to make any progress. But whether it's making the football team, getting better grades or being more involved in school, keeping resolutions seems to get harder and harder as the months progress. Here are some tip to make your family's a realty.