It's tough to be a good sport. Watch any youth sports game and you'll see the bad behaviors -- the yelling, the screaming, the blaming -- and that's just the coaches and parents. The bottom line is, if we want our kids to learn good sportsmanship, we have to set a better example.

"Custody'' is now a thing of the past as Florida has joined a nationwide trend that instead mandates that parents work out a child-sharing arrangement on their own terms.

For some parents, getting a child into the gifted program is akin to winning a gold medal in the academic Olympics. It’s a label parents and some students crave as much for the prestige as the potential for higher learning. Educators say parents who clamor to get the inside track on gifted testing should consider whether it’s really right for their child.

For a parent, it sounds like the best of both worlds: working from home so you can make money AND spend more time with your kids. But how do you know what's a scam and what's legit?

The kids only care about the colors and the characters. But when it comes to backpack shopping, moms know that comfort and durability are the key factors. Choosing a quality backpack -- and packing it correctly -- helps prevent back, neck and shoulder pain.

Are they old enough to load the dishwasher? When can they do their own laundry? Refill the toilet paper? A brief guide to some of the tasks kids need to learn, and when their parents should be teaching them.

You don't have be an exceptional cook -- or even have a lot of free time -- to make your own baby food.

Tips from the American Podiatric Medical Association on how to buy shoes that fit your kids correctly.

Elementary education takes on new meaning at seven months pregnant. What does labor feel like? How can I prep for it? What's going to happen the first week back at home? Answer these questions and many more at a local childbirth education class.

Think your child is the next Wolfgang Mozart, Dominique Moceanu or Tiger Woods? Step back and get a realistic picture of the child's talent before pushing them in any one area.

You can spend a little, or you can spend a lot. But there are plenty of options to bring up baby in a space with natural products.

Drowning is the leading cause of toddler deaths in Florida. Here's how to make your pool safer and where to find local swimming and water survival classes.

Parents who think putting the computer in the family room will keep their child safe online are in for a rude awakening. Here are some other steps you need to take.

If your child's homework is sending you on a fact-finding mission, if they're having trouble with algebra or don't know how to start a research paper, there's more help out there than Google. Here's our guide to local resources, right at your desktop.

Going green no longer means signing over your paycheck to a fancy specialty store. Saving the earth is coming at less of a price these days, particularly to families who want only eco-friendly items in their shopping carts. Here are some tips to keep those greenbacks in check while going green.

Finding a preschool with the right philosophy and environment for your child is just as important as the hours and location. A guide to what to look for.

Many busy moms have a hard time working an exercise routine into their already jampacked days. But MomsMiami consulted some experts about simple ways to get a workout, even if you have no time for the gym.

Talk about a head scratcher. Your child comes home with head lice and instantly your own scalp starts crawling with guilt and fear. What do you do? MomsMiami consulted the experts for the best advice on how to get rid of the pests and keep them from coming back.

Everything you need to get started on your search for Mary Poppins -- from background checks to weighing the pros and cons of nanny placement agencies vs. Craigslist.

You can lower your utility bills and save the planet, too, by engaging your kids in energy-saving behavior all around the house.

Here's a list of restaurants that have Kids Eat Free night and when the museums have free admission. Add any more that you know about.

Find out how to clean your home without using toxic chemicals.

Local program aims to help child-care givers learn CPR, first aid and other skills - in English and in Spanish.

Some great ideas for keeping the little ones entertained inside - without the TV, computer or game system.

Signs, symptoms and what to do about heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

How to help when a child loses a parent or another close relative.

Advice and local resources to help cope with a teenager's pregnancy.

From adopting a classroom to volunteering your time, South Florida's public schools need help from parents more than ever.

Here's a green family project: Recycle your food to fertilize your flowers. Here's how.

Resources for making your family and household kinder to the environment -- from getting kids involved in nature to buying local produce.

Several South Florida groups have volunteer opportunities for the whole family. Read what others are doing and how you can get your kids involved in helping others.

Tips for teaching kids the value of money in a time of belt-tightening.

Save those priceless -- and irreplaceble -- digital photos from a computer meltdown. Here's how to back them up.

Does your daughter slurp her soup? Does your son lick his plate? Are your meals filled with burping contests, tussles at the table, and "He looked at me!'' complaints? Help is out there.

Reviews of some "kid'' artists with CDs you won't want to fling out the car window.

Here are some sites where kids can watch videos - and upload their own - without worrying about stumbling into inappropriate subject matter. They're almost as good as YouTube.

School policies, symptoms to look for and information on the sick kids day care center at a local hospital.