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Resources for Special Needs Parents with Young Children
September 20, 2011 .
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Last week, I had the honor of attending and speaking at Postpartum Support International’s 25th Annual Conference in Seattle, WA. I was moved and inspired by the amazing work gestating ... Read More
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How to Move Beyond “I Don’t Know” with Teens September 12, 2011 . 21 Comments
“I don’t know.” Is it the stock answer teens give their parents for every question? Does it mean more than just a lack of an answer? How do we get them to speak to us and to have ... Read More
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How Does Personality Influence Parenting? September 8, 2011 . 4 Comments
Personality influences nearly every area of an individual’s life. From relationship satisfaction, career stability and even mortality, the five leading personality traits, known as the ... Read More
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Spanking: Where Does Discipline End and Abuse Begin?
August 29, 2011 .
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I am guilty of spanking my children. My oldest has been spanked once, maybe twice, in his entire 17 years. My 7-year-old has received a few prime swats, and other forms of discipline, in ... Read More
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Gay and Lesbian Teens More Likely to Engage in Risky Behaviors June 11, 2011 . 11 Comments
Gay teenagers are faced with the same peer pressures as heterosexual teens. But a new study suggests their sexuality can lead them to be at a greater risk for engaging in unhealthy behaviors. ... Read More
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Can My Child Choose Which Parent to Live With?
June 3, 2011 .
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On a fairly regular basis I am asked by a divorced parent how old their child must be before they can choose which parent they want to live with. Many parents tell me their child will be ... Read More
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What is Your Play Philosophy? May 17, 2011 . 11 Comments
Play is serious business! –Caitlin ‘Cake’ Gateaux I was asked by the US Play Coalition research committee to collect personal statements about ideas and beliefs that ... Read More
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Many Depressed Teens Never Ask for Help May 5, 2011 . 7 Comments
A new article reveals that most teens that struggle with depression do not receive treatment. Each year, almost 2 million teens report having experienced an episode of major depression. ... Read More
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Is Bullying Behavior Due to Nurture or Nature? May 3, 2011 . 13 Comments
Bullying has become a national epidemic with nearly forty percent of youths admitting to bullying at one time or another. But new research shows that parental behaviors, attitudes and mental ... Read More
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Listening to Your Child
May 2, 2011 .
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Connecting with and creating a stronger relationship with your children starts with listening to them. There are specific skills that a parent can master that can help to show your children ... Read More
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When Children Say, “I Don’t Like You”…
February 3, 2011 .
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Hearing “I don’t like you!” from your child can hurt, but don’t believe that they really don’t like you. Kids, as young as 2, learn to say “No;” they have ... Read More
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Kids and Sexuality: It’s Time to Stop Walking on Eggshells
January 13, 2011 .
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When we think of sex therapy, we generally assume this takes place with (and is for) adults or couples. This neglects the importance of helping our children understand sexuality and ... Read More
