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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

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

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

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

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

4 Tips for a single parent to 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

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

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

How to Help Children with learning disabilities adapt successfully to school

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

Child Anger. Photo by, Michael La Martin

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