parenting tips

Be the anti-bully: There’s no such thing as an innocent bystander

August 22, 2012

By Jerry Weichman, Ph.D Bullying is a hot topic for the school year. It’s likely you’ve already sat through a bullying awareness assembly at school, […]

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10 Steps to calmer parenting

August 14, 2012

By Susan Stone Belton Parenting is the toughest job in the world, but also the most rewarding. The journey is long, and how we approach […]

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How to keep from overpraising your children

August 6, 2012

Many parents are in a seeming race to see who can award more gold stars to their children every week. Well, here’s a fact every […]

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5 Tips to help you cope with a defiant child

July 31, 2012

Do you have a stubborn child that doesn’t like to be told what to do? It seems the smallest request can quickly turn into a […]

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Avoid power struggles by giving your child choices

July 16, 2012

Have you ever seen a kid have a meltdown over something that seemed unimportant? For example, while helping your toddler get dressed and you grab […]

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4 tips to help your child develop self-esteem

July 5, 2012

By Dr. Andrea Weiner The concept of self-esteem is not new and it’s one that most people recognize as an important characteristic to have. Simply […]

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7 Tips for helping a child who is terrified of the pool

June 25, 2012

Yesterday, while swimming with my son at our neighborhood pool, I noticed a dad with his two young children. One of his kids was happy […]

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I bequeath to my sons these reflections on life

June 19, 2012

A Dad’s Point-of-View When Steve Jobs died I was yet again reminded of the fragility of life. No matter how rich or famous a person […]

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