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Recognizing Gifted Children

Recognizing Gifted Children
Playing with your two-and-a-half year old has become quite an experience. One day you act as though you are king and queen over a great island that is being invaded by sea creatures and you must pro.... read more
Mar 09, 2023 11:20am

Posted in Age 0–5, Age 6–11, Parenting

Parenting a Shy Child

Parenting a Shy Child
Background What is shyness? Shyness is a personality trait, not a fault. There is nothing wrong with being shy. Just because a child is shy, it doesn’t mean he or she suffers from low self-esteem..... read more
Feb 16, 2023 12:08pm

Posted in Age 0–5, Age 6–11, Parenting, Teens 12–18

Getting Your Children To Follow Rules

Getting Your Children To Follow Rules
Conflicts with your kids are inevitable. There are plenty of opportunities for a battle of wills between you and your children. But they do not have to be losing battles for either party. There are .... read more
Jan 17, 2023 4:52pm

Posted in Age 0–5, Age 6–11, Common Teenage Problems, Parenting, Teens 12–18

When Your Child Is the Bully

When Your Child Is the Bully
Imagine receiving a call from school informing you that your child has been in a fight. You demand to know what young ruffian has attacked your helpless child—only to find it was your child who was .... read more
Dec 21, 2022 10:41am

Posted in Age 0–5, Age 6–11, Friends, Parenting, School, Teens 12–18

When Kids Ask About Gender

When Kids Ask About Gender
Because gender issues have become more newsworthy, increasing numbers of parents are faced with announcements from their children or more difficult questions about the topic. Many children who do no.... read more
Nov 17, 2022 11:32am

Posted in Age 6–11, Common Teenage Problems, Parenting, Teens 12–18

Single Parent Tips to Solve Problems and Reduce Stress

Single Parent Tips to Solve Problems and Reduce Stress
  Single parents need to be applauded for what they do, especially mothers. Recent research shows that more than 40% of boys are growing up without their fathers, and that 82% of single parents .... read more
Jan 16, 2015 3:28pm

Posted in Age 0–5, Age 6–11, Divorce / Separation, Parenting, Single Parent

The Ebola Scare: What Parents Need to Know

The Ebola Scare: What Parents Need to Know
 Helping Children Understand Ebola and Traumatic Events by Rob Dindinger, Ph.D.   Most of us can remember times in our life when the fear of eminent danger intruded into our thoughts..... read more
Nov 03, 2014 2:59pm

Posted in Age 0–5, Age 6–11, Parenting, Stress

Signs of ADHD and Managing Impulse Control

Signs of ADHD and Managing Impulse Control
  Clinical psychologist, Dr. Robert Williams, helps parents understand ADHD, and he presents strategies parents can take to help their children manage impulses and other symptoms associated with.... read more
Oct 23, 2014 9:45am

Posted in Age 0–5, Age 6–11, Learning Disabilities, Parenting, Teens 12–18

Homework Helps: How to Help and When to Create Space

Homework Helps: How to Help and When to Create Space
  Johnny sits at the kitchen table, chewing on the end of his pencil. It's almost 9:00 p.m. and he has been on Problem #7 for the last twenty minutes. You have offered your help, and even a piec.... read more
Oct 06, 2014 6:30am

Posted in Age 6–11, Common Teenage Problems, Parenting, School, Stress, Teens 12–18

How to Stop Child Anger

How to Stop Child Anger
Parenting is challenging on its own. But add a child who gets angry any time you ask them to do something, and things can get frustrating and out of control fast. What we usually do, as parents, is to.... read more
Sep 24, 2014 6:56am

Posted in Age 0–5, Age 6–11, Parenting