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Parenting

"How Dare You Lie to Me!" How to Deal with a Lying Teen

by Megan Devine, Parental Support Line Advisor
 

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

by Megan Devine, Parental Support Line Advisor
 

"Why Don't Consequences Work for My Teen?" Here’s Why…and How to Fix It

by Megan Devine, Parental Support Line Advisor
 

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

by Elisabeth Wilkins, Empowering Parents Editor
 

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.
 

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
 

ADHD: Disorder or Difference?

by Dr. Robert Myers, Child Psychologist
 

Am I Spoiling My Young Child?

by Dr. Joan Simeo Munson
 

Babies Seem To Know Where Words Begin and End

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

Black Kids & Single Parents: Self Esteem Issues

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

Child Support: Effective Disaster Recovery

by Susan Bodnar, Ph.D.
 

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

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

Do You Dread Coming Home To Your Kids?

by James Lehman, MSWJ
 

Does Your Child Say This? "I forgot."

by James Lehman, MSW
 

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

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Effective Child Care

by Mark Goulston. M.D.
 

End the Nightly Homework Struggle 5 Homework Strategies that Work for Kids

by Megan Devine, Parental Support Line Advisor
 

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
 

Good Cop/Bad Cop Parenting

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Homework Survival for Parents

by James Lehman, MSW
 

How A New Baby Affects Couple's Marriage

by LuAnn Pierce, MSW, CMSW
 

How To Build Self Esteem

by LuAnn Pierce, MSW, CMSW
 

How to Control Your Kids Outside of the House (Hint: You Can't)

by Megan Devine, Parental Support Line Advisor
 

How to Give Kids Consequences That Work

How to Give Kids Consequences That Work
 

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

by Jill Fletcher, Parental Support Line Specialist
 

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

by Dr. Robert Myers, Child Psychologist
 

Is It a Phase?

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Managing the Meltdown

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Me, MySpace, and I

by Larry Rosen, Ph.D.
 

Me, MySpace, and I (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.
 

Motivating the Unmotivated Child

by James Lehman, MSW
 

Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy: Child Abuse

by Marc D. Feldman, M.D.
 

My Child is Being Bullied—What Should I Do?

by Elisabeth Wilkins, Empowering Parents Editor
 

Negative Aspects of Labeling Children with Talents & Intelligence

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

Origins of a Bully

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

Parent Like A Divorced Dad

by Rick Ortiz
 

Parenting Advice: Ten Principles for the Effective Step-Parent

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

Parenting Tips From A Family Man

by Ron Huxley, LMFT
 

Reading Begins at Birth

by Kelly B. Cartwright, Ph.D
 

Reduce Homework Hassles with these Simple Tips

by Dr. Robert Myers, Child Psychologist
 

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
 

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
 

Stabilizing Change in American Families

by Cathleen Jo Faruque, LICSW, DAPA
 

Starving to Death: Does My Child Have an Eating Disorder?

by Elisabeth Wilkins, Empowering Parents Editor
 

The Disneyland Daddy: A Case Study

by James Lehman, MSW
 

The Truth About Bullies

by James Lehman, MSW
 

The Wiggles Test, Hyperactivity & Child ADD Or ADHD Diagnosis (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.
 

Time Management: A Smart Investment!

by LuAnn Pierce, MSW, CMSW
 

Tips and Suggestions for Parents

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

Top Five Concerns for Back to School

by Elisabeth Wilkins, Empowering Parents Editor
 

Treating Aggressive and Violent Children

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

Video Games and Violence: What Every Parent Should Know

by Elisabeth Wilkins, Empowering Parents Editor
 

What is a Family?

by Linda Abbott Trapp, Ph.D.
 

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
 

Women's Stories During Pregnancy

by Izabela Vaught-Karmach R.N. MFCC
 

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
 

Your Child Is Not Your “Friend”

by James Lehman, MSW