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How Can I Get My Children to Listen and Obey?
April 26, 2018
View original article published in Psych Central– When children misbehave and disobey, it can be difficult to stay calm, especially if the negative behavior has become routine. Parents can often feel agitated, stressed, and helpless.…
How to Cope When the Anxious Child Has a Meltdown
January 22, 2018
View original article published in Psych Central– When our children exhibit disruptive behavior and appear to be out of control, we can feel helpless and sometimes hopeless. When we realize that their actions are no…
When Your Kid Is an Athlete and a Perfectionist
June 05, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central Joe loved playing soccer and if he had a choice, he would spend all his waking hours playing the sport. He was also a high achiever in other…
3 Principles To Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Child
May 03, 2017
For decades, Garry Landreth, a renowned child psychologist, has shared his teachings in many settings throughout the world. One of his great contributions has been in the child-parent relationship area. He has used and taught…
Got Anxious Kids? Be Brave!
April 19, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central– Besides being loving and patient, parents need to be brave when their children are anxious. This may be one of the most difficult things you do when you…
Do’s and Don’ts to Help your Anxious Child
March 21, 2017
When children are anxious, parents also get anxious because they want to fix their child’s anxiety. As humans we have an amazing mind whose job is to help us solve problems, and we naturally also…
What’s the Best Treatment for Hair-Pulling Disorder?
September 14, 2014
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Parenting “Supplies” That Last Forever!
August 14, 2014
[View original article published in Parenting.answers.com here] Whether excited or unsure as to how the year will turn out, parents also need back-to-school “supplies.” This list will help every parent stay on the right track.…
What Can Parents Do When OCD Sneaks In?
July 08, 2014
[View original article published in Psych Central here] Megan felt miserable. She and her family had relocated in the middle of the school year to another city. She was missing her friends and changes were…
Unlocking the castle doors: Raise happy teens through trusting guidance
April 11, 2014
[View original article published in the Daily Herald here] “There are two lasting bequests that we can give our children. One is roots, the other is wings.” Hodding Carter, Jr. All parents remember the emotions…
Some Quick Parenting Lessons for the Duchess of Cambridge
August 29, 2013
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October 22, 2012
Boys with untreated ADHD suffer socially, economically later in life By Celeste Rosenlof October 19th, 2012 @ 8:37pm SALT LAKE CITY — Boys who suffer from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder may have a plethora of educational…
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