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Psychological Tips for Raising Daughters
by Kelly B. Cartwright, Ph.D.
How to Stop Bullying... It's More Than Sticks and Stones
by Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC
Tips and Suggestions for Parents
by Connie Saindon, M.A, Licensed Marital & Family Therapist
Wondering How to Motivate Your Adult Son? Balance Patience with Love
by Richard B. Patterson, Ph.D.
Temper, Temper: How to Keep Your Cool When Kids Push Your Buttons
by James Lehman, MSW
Does Your Child Say This? "I'll do it later." -- Dealing with Procrastination
by James Lehman, MSW
Beat the Back to School Power Struggle in 30 Days (The Secret? Start Now!)
by James Lehman, MSW
Flying Solo: Six Ways to Soar as a Single Parent
by Elisabeth Wilkins
Child Discipline: Good Cop/Bad Cop Parenting
by James Lehman, MSW
Your Child Is Not Your “Friend”
by James Lehman, MSW
Starving to Death: Eating Disorders in Today's Children
by Elisabeth Wilkins
Does Your Child Say This? Translating the Secret Language of Acting-Out Kids
by James Lehman, MSW
Does Your Child Say This? "I hate you."
by James Lehman, MSW
Does Your Child Say This: "My Teacher's an Idiot" -- Dealing with Disrespect
by James Lehman, MSW
Does Your Child Say This? “You can’t make me!” Teaching Consequences
by James Lehman, MSW
Does Your Child Say This? “Leave Me Alone!”
by James Lehman, MSW
Does Your Child Say This? "I forgot"-- Teaching Responsibilty
by James Lehman, MSW
The Disneyland Dad: A Case Study
by James Lehman, MSW
Child Motivation: Motivating the Unmotivated
by James Lehman, MSW
Does Your Child Say This? "You don't love me."
by James Lehman, MSW
Gut Check: Should You Negotiate Your Child’s Curfew?
by James Lehman, MSW
How to Give Kids Consequences That Work
by James Lehman, MSW
Back to School! Top 5 Concerns and Problems with School
by Elisabeth Wilkins
Combat Cyber Bullying: Be a Part of Your Daughter’s Life— the Real and the Virtual
by Peggy Moss, J.D., Bullying Expert
Girl Violence in the News (And How to Talk to Your Child about It)
by Peggy Moss, J.D., Bullying Expert
Girl Fighting and Your Child: What to Do When Your Daughter is Being Bullied by Other Girls
by Peggy Moss, J.D., Bullying Expert
Gut Check: Do You Parent with Your Wallet? (Or Know Someone Who Does?)
by James Lehman, MSW
Sibling Rivalry: Good Kid vs. Bad Kid
by Carole Banks
Does Your Child Say This? “You’re not my mom! I don’t have to listen to you!”
by James Lehman, MSW
Why Kids Tell Lies And What To Do About It
by James Lehman, MSW
Managing the Meltdown
by James Lehman, MSW
Masters of Manipulation: How Kids Control You With Behavior
by James Lehman, MSW
"Stop Bullying My Child"-- What a Parent Can Do
by Elisabeth Wilkins
Top Annoying Teen Behavior: Eye-rolling
by James Lehman, MSW
How to Stop Arguing–and Start Talking–with Your ADHD Child
by Dr. Robert Myers, Child Psychologist
Help! My Child is "The Constant Interrupter"
by James Lehman, MSW
Is This Parenting Phrase Effective? “Because I Said So.”
by James Lehman, MSW
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
by James Lehman, MSW
Oppositional Defiant Disorder: The War at Home
by James Lehman, MSW
Video Game Violence: What Every Parent Should Know
by Elisabeth Wilkins
"My Kid Won’t Get Out of Bed" Stop the Morning Madness Now
by Megan Devine, Parental Support Line Advisor
Teens, Alcohol and Binge Drinking: Teens Drinking Hard Alcohol at a Younger Age
by Elisabeth Wilkins
Gut Check: Do You Tiptoe around Your Child?
by James Lehman, MSW
What is Hindering Adolescent Development? Q&A with Dr. Robert Epstein
by Elisabeth Wilkins, Empowering Parents Editor
Parents, Get a Clue: What Teens are Really Doing Online Plus: Tips on How to Talk to Your Teen about Internet Safety
by Elisabeth Wilkins, Empowering Parents Editor
Why is Doing Homework Such a Problem? Homework Survival for Parents
by James Lehman, MSW
How to Navigate the School System When Your Child Has a Disability
by Jill Fletcher, Parental Support Line Specialist
Under the Radar: How Girls with ADHD Go Undetected And Why the Correct Diagnosis is Important for Girls and Boys Alike
by Dr. Robert Myers, Child Psychologist
5 Simple Concentration Building Techniques for Kids with ADHD
by Dr. Robert Myers, Child Psychologist
"Yes, Your Kid Is Smoking Pot" What Every Parent Needs to Know
by Elisabeth Wilkins, Empowering Parents Editor
Sick of Your Kid’s Backtalk? Here’s How to Stop It
by James Lehman, MSW
Why the Word “No” Sets off an Oppositional, Defiant Child
by James Lehman, MSW
The Do's And Don'ts Of Parenting: The After Effects Of Divorce On Children
by James Lehman, MSW
Is It a Phase? Or Inappropriate Behavior?
by James Lehman, MSW
The Truth About Bullies
by James Lehman, MSW
How to Keep the Violence Out of Your Home
by James Lehman, MSW
The Lost Children: When Behavior Problems Traumatize Siblings
by James Lehman, MSW
Children Behavior Problems: A Specific Target
by James Lehman, MSW
Violent Teens and Children: “There’s No Excuse for Abuse”
by James Lehman, MSW
Do You Make this Parenting Mistake? "Wait till Your Father Gets Home!"
by James Lehman, MSW
Does Your Child Say This? “You love her more than you love me!”
by James Lehman, MSW
Reduce Homework Hassles with these Simple Tips
by Dr. Robert Myers, Child Psychologist
Does Your Child Say This? “That's boring!” Frustration Disguised as Boredom
by James Lehman, MSW
Freaked Out Part I: Understanding Kids with Anxiety
by James Lehman, MSW
Freaked Out Part II: How to Help Kids Manage Their Anxiety
by James Lehman, MSW
Are You Caught in a Tug-of-War with Your Child? “Don’t Test Me!”
by James Lehman, MSW
"F--- You, Mom!" How to Stop Your Child from Cursing in Your Home
by James Lehman, MSW
Eliminate “Shut up!” from Your Family’s Vocabulary
by James Lehman, MSW
Living with Little Lawyers: Don’t Over-negotiate with Your Child
by James Lehman, MSW
"Answer Me When I’m Talking to You!" How to Keep Your Kids Listening to You
by James Lehman, MSW
Homework Help: 5 Homework Strategies that Work for Kids
by Megan Devine, Parental Support Line Advisor
Are Siblings Fighting a War in Your Home? Declare a Ceasefire Now
by James Lehman, MSW
Teens Texting: A New Way to be Rude
by James Lehman, MSW
"Don't Lie to Me!" How to Deal with a Lying Teen
by Megan Devine, Parental Support Line Advisor
"Go to Bed NOW!" Winning the Bedtime Battle with Young Kids and Teens
by James Lehman, MSW
Does Your Child Say This? “It’s Your Fault!”
by James Lehman, MSW
Chronically Late Kids: Let Them Pay the Price
by James Lehman, MSW
When Your Child’s World Collapses: Understanding Depression Part I
by James Lehman, MSW
Emotional Blackmail: Is Your Child’s Behavior Holding You Hostage?
by James Lehman, MSW
Ask James: “Will My Kid Be Messed Up Forever?”
by James Lehman, MSW
Low Self-Esteem in Kids, Part I: Forget What You've Heard—It's a Myth
by James Lehman, MSW
Low Self-esteem in Kids Part II: 3 Ways to Help Your Child Now
by James Lehman, MSW
Kids, Blaming and Apologies: Everything after “But” is Bull
by James Lehman, MSW
When Your Child Says, “I'm Not Fitting In."
by James Lehman, MSW
Do You Dread Coming Home To Your Kids?
by James Lehman, MSWJ
Good Behavior is not “Magic”—The Three Skills Every Child Needs for Good Behavior
by James Lehman, MSW
"I'm a Victim, So the Rules Don't Apply to Me!" How to Stop Victim Thinking in Kids
by James Lehman, MSW
How to Protect Your Kids Outside of the House
by Megan Devine, Parental Support Line Advisor
Kids Who are Verbally Abusive: The Creation of a Defiant Child
by James Lehman, MSW
Work Stress Can Make You Sick
by John Schaubroeck, Ph.D., James R. Jones, Ph.D. & Jia Lin Xie, Ph.D.
Violence Prevention: Three Steps for Talking to Your Child about Violence
by Ron Huxley, LMFT
Dysfunctional Families Part I: Stress Management
by LuAnn Pierce, MSW, CMSW
Sex Education Starts at Home
by Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D.
Ten Secrets To Change Dysfunctional Families Into Healthy Families
by Mark Sichel, L.C.S.W.
Dysfunctional Families Part III: Family Counselors
by LuAnn Pierce, MSW, CMSW
Sleep Problems of Elementary School Children
by by J.C. Blader, Ph.D., H. S. Koplewicz, MD, H. Abilkoff, Ph.D.
& C. A. Foley, MD
Family Stress, Beliefs About Parenting, Cognitive and Emotional Reactions to Children's Misbehavior Can Lead to Harsh Discipline
by Ellen E. Pinderhughes, Ph.D., Kenneth A. Dodge, Ph.D., Arnaldo Zelli, Ph.D., John E. Bates, Ph.D., and Gregory S. Pettit, Ph.D.
Learn the Secrets of Becoming a Champion! Sports Psychology 101
by Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D.
5 Ways to Help: Stress and Anxiety in Children
by Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D.
Parenting Advice: Ten Principles for the Effective Step-Parent
by Robert H. Lauer, Ph.D. and Jeanette C. Lauer, Ph.D.
Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy: Child Abuse
by Marc D. Feldman, M.D.
Secrets of Internet for Long Distance Family Communication
by Richard Louv
How To Build Self Esteem
by LuAnn Pierce, MSW, CMSW
If You Want To Understand What It's Like To Be A Step Mother... Read This!
by Edward A. Dreyfus, Ph.D.
The Wiggles Test, Hyperactivity & Child ADD Or ADHD (Part 1)
by Thomas G. Shafer, M.D. & Susan V. Shafer, RN, B.S.N
Single Parenting: African American Kids and Self Esteem Issues
by Jelani Mandara, Ph.D. & Carolyn B. Murray, Ph.D.
How to Avoid Becoming a High School Drop Out
by Jeremy D. Finn, Ph.D. & Donald A. Rock, Ph.D.
Origins of a Bully
by Dewey G. Cornell, Ph.D. & Ann B. Loper, Ph.D.
Me, MySpace, and I: Parenting the Net Generation (Continued)
by Larry Rosen, Ph.D.
Me, MySpace, and I: Parenting the Net Generation
by Larry Rosen, Ph.D.
What is a Family?
by Linda Abbott Trapp, Ph.D.
Parental Control: 6 Steps to Managing Your Computer-Obsessed Child or Teen
by Larry Rosen, Ph.D.
The Mother-Child Bond: Differences Approaches to improving Your Mother-Daughter and Mother-Son Relationships
by the NICHD Early Child Care Research Network
What To Do When Siblings Fight
by Lisa Perozynski, Ph.D. & Laurie Kramer, Ph.D.
Influences of a Working Mother on the Mother Child Relationship
by Elizabeth Harvey, Ph.D.
Media Violence & Children
Public Service Announcement
Parent Like A Divorced Dad
by Rick Ortiz
Stabilizing Change in American Families
by Cathleen Jo Faruque, LICSW, DAPA
Mothers' Behavior Seems to Influence Child's Problem-Solving Abilities
by Beverly I. Fagot, Ph.D. & Mary Gauvain, Ph.D.
Sports Psychology and Fear of Failure in Youth Sports
by Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D.
Postpartum Depression: Can it Really Last a Lifetime?
by Tiffany Field, Ph.D.
Negative Aspects of Labeling Children with Talents & Intelligence
by Claudia M. Mueller, Ph.D. & Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.
Women's Stories During Pregnancy
by Izabela Vaught-Karmach R.N. MFCC
10-Step Guide:Organizing Your School For A Terrorist Attack
by Susan Bodnar, Ph.D
Time Management: A Smart Investment!
by LuAnn Pierce, MSW, CMSW
Dysfunctional Families Part II: How to have a Fun Family!
by LuAnn Pierce, MSW, CMSW
Child Support: Effective Disaster Recovery
by Susan Bodnar, Ph.D.
Things to Consider Before Giving Home Care to Your Parents
by Emily Carton, LISW
Parenting Classes: Handling The Many Faces of Anger as a Parent
by Ron Huxley, LMFT
Parenting Help: Things to Consider Before Having Children to Avoid Marriage Problems
by LuAnn Pierce, MSW, CMSW
Treating Aggressive and Violent Children
by Mike Stoolmiller, Ph.D., J. Mark Eddy, Ph.D. & John B. Reid, Ph.D.
Yes, Doing Your Homework Is Important
by H. Cooper, Ph.D., J. Lindsay, Ph.D., B. Nye, Ph.D. & S. Greathouse
Work Stress, Family Stress Experiences for Mom and Dad
by Neala S. Schwartzberg, Ph.D. & Rita Scher Dytell, Ph.D.
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