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How Can I Get My Daughter to Sleep in Her Bed Instead of Mine?

How Can I Get My Daughter to Sleep in Her Bed Instead of Mine?

04.24.2013
There's nothing quite as refreshing as a great night's sleep to help us recover from our day and restore our energy. When children have...
My Kids' Rooms Should be Declared Disaster Zones!

My Kids' Rooms Should be Declared Disaster Zones!

04.15.2013
Children make messes. They move from one activity or outfit to another, rarely considering that by returning whatever they were playing...
'I Can't Buy My Kids Everything They Want!'

'I Can't Buy My Kids Everything They Want!'

04.10.2013
Kids so deeply long for real connection with their parents. As tempting as it is to think they want the cool stuff, what they truly want...
'My Daughter Lies -- What Should I Do?'

'My Daughter Lies -- What Should I Do?'

04. 3.2013
Children live in the moment. They are largely motivated by either avoiding pain or experiencing pleasure. This is why telling kids that...
How Should I Handle My Teen Trying Marijuana?

How Should I Handle My Teen Trying Marijuana?

03.26.2013
"My 15-year old son just told me that he tried marijuana a few weeks ago with his buddies. I don't know if I should punish him or if doing...
My Stepdaughter Wants Nothing to Do With Me

My Stepdaughter Wants Nothing to Do With Me

03.18.2013
When you fell in love with your husband, I am sure you had great hopes of creating a happy family that included both of your children,...
'I've Had it With My Sassy Tween!'

'I've Had it With My Sassy Tween!'

03.12.2013
Establish guidelines for what is and isn't acceptable, stay connected and above all, don't take your daughter's behavior personally.
My Child Hits Me! What Can I Do?

My Child Hits Me! What Can I Do?

03. 4.2013
My daughter has started hitting me when she doesn't get what she wants. She is 6 years old and is strong. She has really hurt me a few...
Our Only Child Never Wants to be Alone!

Our Only Child Never Wants to be Alone!

02.27.2013
In the absence of siblings, it is easy for only children to depend on their parents for companionship.
Kids and Team Sports: Should Parents Push Their Children to Play?

Kids and Team Sports: Should Parents Push Their Children to Play?

02.19.2013
For me, spring begins when the air fills with the crack of the bat or the snap of a ball hitting a glove. It begins in February, when baseball...
'How Can I Get My Kids to Listen?'

'How Can I Get My Kids to Listen?'

02.19.2013
I can't get my children to listen. No matter how many times I repeat something, they tune me out. Is there some secret to getting my kids...
'I Have Nothing to Wear!'

'I Have Nothing to Wear!'

02.12.2013
Every morning, my 12-year old daughter has a fit when it comes to getting dressed. By the time I drop her off at school, we're either yelling...
Easing Lunchtime Loneliness

Easing Lunchtime Loneliness

02. 5.2013
Someone once coined the term "Imaginary Audience Syndrome" to aptly sum up the experience of a typical middle-schooler as he moves through...
Can I Rely Less on Electronic Babysitters?

Can I Rely Less on Electronic Babysitters?

01.30.2013
Left to their own devices -- and not those electronic ones -- your children will find ways to occupy themselves while you catch your breath...
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