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Many very-soon-to-be-moms are eager to get the show on the road. An assortment of factors, including increasing discomfort levels and a desire to meet your new infant face to face, may make those last weeks of pregnancy seem to drag. If you are suffering through these final days of being with-child, consider trying some natural labor induction techniques. While not as foolproof as medical induction options, these techniques could help you bring on labor day and allow you to greet your new family addition sooner.

While some teens retain the cooperativeness and pleasant nature that they exhibited during childhood, others seem to transform nearly overnight into unrecognizable beings who greet every situation with disdain. If your teen’s behavior is in need of modification, consider ways you can make the desired change and help turn your teen into a more pleasant and cooperative person. While this modification is often difficult, taking the time to help your teen abandon negative behaviors can set your child up for later-in-life social success.

Although many parents would prefer that it not be the case, temper tantrums are common among children. As kids learn to deal with emotions, both positive and negative, they often turn to tantrum behavior. While these emotional fits are relatively common, some problem children are more prone to tantrums than the general child. If your child frequently exhibits tantrum behavior, consider both the reasons behind his tantrums as well as what you could do to reduce the frequency with which he exhibits this undesirable behavior.

While most parents spend the majority of their time and energy selecting the perfect first name, your child’s middle name is also worthy of contemplation. By selecting a fitting middle name for your soon-to-be-born princess, you can create a full name that flows and tickles the tongue, giving your child the benefit of going through life with a carefully selected full name.

ModernMom interviewed bullying expert Peter J. Favaro, Ph.D., a psychologist, author, educator and CEO of New York City Conflict Resolution Services. Because cyberbullying is running rampant, we asked him to focus on this unfortunate phenomenon. Here are some important pieces of information you should know about cyberbullying and how it affects your kids