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Parenting

"Answer Me When I’m Talking to You!" How to Keep Your Kids Listening to You

by James Lehman, MSW
 

"Don't Lie to Me!" How to Deal with a Lying Teen

by Megan Devine, Parental Support Line Advisor
 

"F--- You, Mom!" How to Stop Your Child from Cursing in Your Home

by James Lehman, MSW
 

"Go to Bed NOW!" Winning the Bedtime Battle with Young Kids and Teens

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
 

"My Blended Family Won’t Blend!" Part II: What to Do When Your Stepkids Disrespect You

by James Lehman, MSW
 

"My Blended Family Won’t Blend—Help!" Part I: How You and Your Spouse Can Get on the Same Page

by James Lehman, MSW
 

"My Kid Won’t Get Out of Bed" Stop the Morning Madness Now

by Megan Devine, Parental Support Line Advisor
 

"Stop Bullying My Child"-- What a Parent Can Do

by Elisabeth Wilkins, Empowering Parents Editor
 

"Why Don't Consequences Work for My Teen?" Guide to Effective Teen Punishment

by Megan Devine, Parental Support Line Advisor
 

"Yes, Your Kid Is Smoking Pot" What Every Parent Needs to Know

by Elisabeth Wilkins, Empowering Parents Editor
 

10-Step Guide:Organizing Your School For A Terrorist Attack

by Susan Bodnar, Ph.D
 

5 Simple Concentration Building Techniques for Kids with ADHD

by Dr. Robert Myers, Child Psychologist
 

5 Ways to Help Ease Trauma for Children

by Kelly B. Cartwright, Ph.D.
 

5 Ways to Help: Stress and Anxiety in Children

by Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D.
 

A Mother's Story to Her Daughter: The Joy of Giving Birth to You

by Marjie Rynearson (Mia's Grandmother)
 

ADHD and Young Children: Unlocking the Secrets to Good Behavior

by Dr. Robert Myers, Child Psychologist
 

Am I Spoiling My Young Child?

by Dr. Joan Simeo Munson
 

Are Siblings Fighting a War in Your Home? Declare a Ceasefire Now

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Are You a Mother or a Martyr? Advice for Overactive, Overworked, and Overprotective Parents

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Are You Caught in a Tug-of-War with Your Child? “Don’t Test Me!”

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Ask James: “Will My Kid Be Messed Up Forever?”

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Attitudes of Immaturity: How to Respond to Pouting, Whining and Sulking

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Babies Seem To Know Where Words Begin and End

by Sven Mattys, Ph.D. & Peter Jusczyk, Ph.D.
 

Back to School! Top 5 Concerns and Problems with School

by Elisabeth Wilkins, Empowering Parents Editor
 

Beat the Back to School Power Struggle in 30 Days (The Secret? Start Now!)

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Child Acting Out? Fix the Behavior, Not the Feelings

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Child Discipline: Good Cop/Bad Cop Parenting

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Child Motivation: Motivating the Unmotivated

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Child Psychology Can Help Improve Child Behavior after Age 2 (Part I)

by LuAnn Pierce, MSW, CMSW
 

Child Psychology Can Help Improve Child Behavior after Age 2 (Part II)

by LuAnn Pierce, MSW, CMSW
 

Child Support: Effective Disaster Recovery

by Susan Bodnar, Ph.D.
 

Children Behavior Problems: A Specific Target

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Chronically Late Kids: Let Them Pay the Price

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Combat Cyber Bullying: Be a Part of Your Daughter’s Life— the Real and the Virtual

by Peggy Moss, J.D., Bullying Expert
 

Do You Dread Coming Home To Your Kids?

by James Lehman, MSWJ
 

Do You Make this Parenting Mistake? "Wait till Your Father Gets Home!"

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? "I forgot"-- Teaching Responsibilty

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Does Your Child Say This? "I hate you."

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Does Your Child Say This? "I want it now."

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Does Your Child Say This? "I'll do it later." -- Dealing with Procrastination

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Does Your Child Say This? "You don't love me."

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Does Your Child Say This? Translating the Secret Language of Acting-Out Kids

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Does Your Child Say This? “It’s Your Fault!”

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Does Your Child Say This? “Leave Me Alone!”

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Does Your Child Say This? “That's boring!” Frustration Disguised as Boredom

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? “You love her more than you love me!”

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Does Your Child Say This? “You’re not my mom! I don’t have to listen to you!”

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Dysfunctional Families Part I: Stress Management

by LuAnn Pierce, MSW, CMSW
 

Dysfunctional Families Part II: How to have a Fun Family!

by LuAnn Pierce, MSW, CMSW
 

Dysfunctional Families Part III: Family Counselors

by LuAnn Pierce, MSW, CMSW
 

Effective Child Care

by Mark Goulston. M.D.
 

Eliminate “Shut up!” from Your Family’s Vocabulary

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Emotional Blackmail: Is Your Child’s Behavior Holding You Hostage?

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Fathers and Child Care

by NICHD Early Child Care Research Network
 

Flying Solo: Six Ways to Soar as a Single Parent

by Elisabeth Wilkins, Empowering Parents Editor
 

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
 

Girl Fighting and Your Child: What to Do When Your Daughter is Being Bullied by Other Girls

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
 

Good Behavior is not “Magic”—The Three Skills Every Child Needs for Good Behavior

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Guide to Teenage Depression: 6 Ways to Help Them Cope Kids and Depression Part II

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Gut Check: Do You Parent with Your Wallet? (Or Know Someone Who Does?)

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Gut Check: Do You Tiptoe around Your Child?

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Gut Check: Should You Negotiate Your Child’s Curfew?

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Help! My Child is "The Constant Interrupter"

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Hitting, Biting and Kicking: How to Stop Aggressive Behavior in Young Children

by Dr. Joan Simeo Munson, Ph.D
 

Homework Help: 5 Homework Strategies that Work for Kids

by Megan Devine, Parental Support Line Advisor
 

How A New Baby Affects Couple's Marriage

by LuAnn Pierce, MSW, CMSW
 

How to Avoid Becoming a High School Drop Out

by Jeremy D. Finn, Ph.D. & Donald A. Rock, Ph.D.
 

How To Build Self Esteem

by LuAnn Pierce, MSW, CMSW
 

How to Give Kids Consequences That Work

How to Give Kids Consequences That Work
 

How to Keep the Violence Out of Your Home

by James Lehman, MSW
 

How to Navigate the School System When Your Child Has a Disability

by Jill Fletcher, Parental Support Line Specialist
 

How to Protect Your Kids Outside of the House

by Megan Devine, Parental Support Line Advisor
 

How to Stop Arguing–and Start Talking–with Your ADHD Child

by Dr. Robert Myers, Child Psychologist
 

If You Want To Understand What It's Like To Be A Step Mother... Read This!

by Edward A. Dreyfus, Ph.D.
 

Illness: How to Tell Your Kids About a Grandparent's Alzheimer's Disease

by Paula Spencer
 

Influences of a Working Mother on the Mother Child Relationship

by Elizabeth Harvey, Ph.D.
 

Is It a Phase? Or Inappropriate Behavior?

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Is This Parenting Phrase Effective? “Because I Said So.”

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Kids Who are Verbally Abusive: The Creation of a Defiant Child

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Kids, Blaming and Apologies: Everything after “But” is Bull

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Learn the Secrets of Becoming a Champion! Sports Psychology 101

by Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D.
 

Living with Little Lawyers: Don’t Over-negotiate with Your Child

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Low Self-esteem in Kids Part II: 3 Ways to Help Your Child Now

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Low Self-Esteem in Kids, Part I: Forget What You've Heard—It's a Myth

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Managing the Meltdown

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Masters of Manipulation: How Kids Control You With Behavior

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Me, MySpace, and I: Parenting the Net Generation

by Larry Rosen, Ph.D.
 

Me, MySpace, and I: Parenting the Net Generation (Continued)

by Larry Rosen, Ph.D.
 

Media Violence & Children

Public Service Announcement
 

Mothers' Behavior Seems to Influence Child's Problem-Solving Abilities

by Beverly I. Fagot, Ph.D. & Mary Gauvain, Ph.D.
 

Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy: Child Abuse

by Marc D. Feldman, M.D.
 

My Adult Son Is Having Trouble Getting Started on A Future

by Richard B. Patterson, Ph.D.
 

Negative Aspects of Labeling Children with Talents & Intelligence

by Claudia M. Mueller, Ph.D. & Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.
 

Offline Resources for Parenting, Families & Children

 

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Oppositional Defiant Disorder: The War at Home

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Origins of a Bully

by Dewey G. Cornell, Ph.D. & Ann B. Loper, Ph.D.
 

Out of Control Behavior: Should I Medicate My Child?

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Parent Like A Divorced Dad

by Rick Ortiz
 

Parental Control: 6 Steps to Managing Your Computer-Obsessed Child or Teen

by Larry Rosen, Ph.D.
 

Parenting Advice: Ten Principles for the Effective Step-Parent

by Robert H. Lauer, Ph.D. and Jeanette C. Lauer, Ph.D.
 

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
 

Parenting Tips From A Family Man

by Ron Huxley, LMFT
 

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
 

Postpartum Depression: Can it Really Last a Lifetime?

by Tiffany Field, Ph.D.
 

Raising Grandchildren: What to Do When the Honeymoon Ends

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Reading Begins at Birth

by Kelly B. Cartwright, Ph.D
 

Reduce Homework Hassles with these Simple Tips

by Dr. Robert Myers, Child Psychologist
 

Rules, Boundaries and Adult Children Part II: In Response to Questions about Adult Children Living at Home

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Rules, Boundaries and Adult Children Part III: In Response to Questions about Adult Children Living at Home

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Rules, Boundaries and Older Children Part III: Is It Ever Too Late to Set up a Living Agreement?

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Secrets of Internet Chat for Long Distance Family Communication

by Richard Louv
 

Sex Education Starts at Home

by Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D.
 

Sibling Rivalry: Good Kid vs. Bad Kid

by Carole Banks, Parental Support Line Advisor
 

Sick of Your Kid’s Backtalk? Here’s How to Stop It

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Single Parenting: African American Kids and Self Esteem Issues

by Jelani Mandara, Ph.D. & Carolyn B. Murray, Ph.D.
 

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
 

Sports Psychology and Fear of Failure in Youth Sports

by Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D.
 

Stabilizing Change in American Families

by Cathleen Jo Faruque, LICSW, DAPA
 

Starving to Death: Eating Disorders in Today's Children

by Elisabeth Wilkins, Empowering Parents Editor
 

Stop the Blame Game: How to Teach Your Child to Stop Making Excuses and Start Taking Responsibility

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Stopping a Temper Tantrum in its Tracks: What to Do When Unruly Children Lose It

by Dr. Joan Simeo Munson, Ph.D.
 

Teaching Responsibility: Why Kids Avoid Responsibility and How to Hold Them Accountable

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Teens Texting: A New Way to be Rude

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Teens, Alcohol and Binge Drinking: Teens Drinking Hard Alcohol at a Younger Age

by Elisabeth Wilkins, Empowering Parents Editor
 

Temper, Temper: How to Keep Your Cool When Kids Push Your Buttons

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Ten Secrets To Change Dysfunctional Families Into Healthy Families

by Mark Sichel, L.C.S.W.
 

The Disneyland Dad: A Case Study

by James Lehman, MSW
 

The Do's And Don'ts Of Parenting: The After Effects Of Divorce On Children

by James Lehman, MSW
 

The Lost Children: When Behavior Problems Traumatize Siblings

by James Lehman, MSW
 

The Mother-Child Bond: Differences Approaches to improving Your Mother-Daughter and Mother-Son Relationships

by the NICHD Early Child Care Research Network
 

The Ripple Effect of Defiant Behavior: When Parents Pay the Price of Children Acting Out

by James Lehman, MSW
 

The Secret to Dealing with Angry Kids

by James Lehman, MSW
 

The Truth About Bullies

by James Lehman, MSW
 

The Wiggles Test, Hyperactivity & Child ADD Or ADHD (Part 1)

by Thomas G. Shafer, M.D. & Susan V. Shafer, RN, B.S.N
 

The Wiggles Test, Hyperactivity & Child ADD Or ADHD Diagnosis (Part 2)

by Thomas G. Shafer, MD & Susan V. Shafer, RN, B.S.N.
 

The Wiggles Test, Hyperactivity & Child ADD Or ADHD Diagnosis (Part 3)

by Thomas G. Shafer, MD & Susan V. Shafer, RN, B.S.N.
 

Things to Consider Before Giving Home Care to Your Parents

by Emily Carton, LISW
 

Time Management: A Smart Investment!

by LuAnn Pierce, MSW, CMSW
 

Tips and Suggestions for Parents

by Connie Saindon, M.A, Licensed Marital & Family Therapist
 

Tips for Strengthening Your Mother-Daughter Relationship

by Kelly B. Cartwright, Ph.D.
 

Top Annoying Teen Behavior: Eye-rolling

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Treating Aggressive and Violent Children

by Mike Stoolmiller, Ph.D., J. Mark Eddy, Ph.D. & John B. Reid, Ph.D.
 

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
 

Video Game Violence: What Every Parent Should Know

by Elisabeth Wilkins, Empowering Parents Editor
 

Violence Prevention: Three Steps for Talking to Your Child about Violence

by Ron Huxley, LMFT
 

Violent Teens and Children: “There’s No Excuse for Abuse”

by James Lehman, MSW
 

We Got a Disorder Diagnosis for Our Child—Now What? ADHD, ODD, LDs and More—What a Diagnosis Means for Your Child

by James Lehman, MSW
 

What is a Family?

by Linda Abbott Trapp, Ph.D.
 

What is Hindering Adolescent Development? Q&A with Dr. Robert Epstein

by Elisabeth Wilkins, Empowering Parents Editor
 

What To Do When Siblings Fight

by Lisa Perozynski, Ph.D. & Laurie Kramer, Ph.D.
 

What's The Psychology of Baby-Care?

by LuAnn Pierce, MSW, CMSW
 

When Your Child Says, “I'm Not Fitting In."

by James Lehman, MSW
 

When Your Child’s World Collapses: Understanding Depression Part I

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Why is Doing Homework Such a Problem? Homework Survival for Parents

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Why is My Child Stealing and What Can I Do? Advice for Parents on Kids, Stealing and Shoplifting

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Why Kids Tell Lies And What To Do About It

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Why the Word “No” Sets off an Oppositional, Defiant Child

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Women's Stories During Pregnancy

by Izabela Vaught-Karmach R.N. MFCC
 

Work Stress Can Make You Sick

by John Schaubroeck, Ph.D., James R. Jones, Ph.D. & Jia Lin Xie, Ph.D.
 

Work Stress, Family Stress Experiences for Mom and Dad

by Neala S. Schwartzberg, Ph.D. & Rita Scher Dytell, Ph.D.
 

Yes, Doing Your Homework Is Important

by H. Cooper, Ph.D., J. Lindsay, Ph.D., B. Nye, Ph.D. & S. Greathouse
 

Young Kids and Back to School Anxiety: How to Shrink it Down to Size

by Dr. Joan Simeo Munson, Ph.D
 

Your Child Is Not Your “Friend”

by James Lehman, MSW
 

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