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Self-control games are great for learning, teaching, and practicing skills. Use these 5 games to teach self-control and self-discipline.

Start Playing These 5 Self-Control Games to Teach Your Child Essential Life Skills

Dr. Kristin Daley - March 29, 2019

Teens are delaying adulthood. 18 is now the new 15 for today’s teens, and young adults often act more like teens. If you want your teens to grow up, stop...

Parents, STOP Doing These 3 Things If You Want Your Teens to Grow Up!

Family traditions come in many forms. They may occur daily or may only happen occasionally. Here's how you can build bonds that last using family tradition!

Using Family Traditions to Build Bonds That Last

Is your child is being bullied at school? Bullying is a very serious issue, often associated with negative outcomes. Parenting strategies for bullying...

My Child is Being Bullied: Parenting Strategies for Bullying

The symbolism of the first shave is pretty obvious. For the boy, it represents entry into puberty. Facial hair is a physical representation of circulating hormones. Shaving that hair is a metaphor for getting a handle on all the changes occurring within the young male body.

Shaving: Things My Three Sons Better Know Before Moving Out

When a child complains of physical symptoms in the morning before school it can be a tricky situation. Is my sick child missing too much school?

My Child is Missing School Due to Illness… How Do I...

Danielle Mizell, Psy.D. - March 27, 2019 0

What is divorce parenting? What is co-parenting? If your marriage has ended, it doesn't mean joint custody has to end as well. Shared parenting has...

Divorce Parenting is NOT Co-Parenting: How to Succeed at Joint Custody

Bea Moise, M.S. - September 4, 2017 0

Parents want to trust their children, but they also want to make sure their kids are safe and responsible. So, how much privacy should a child have?

How Much Privacy Should a Child Have?

Dr. Andrea Umbach - June 17, 2019 0

Special interests are not uncommon among Aspies, in fact, about 90% of them have one. Special interests can be used as a social bridge when peers share similar interests. Video gaming, for instance, is a great way for Aspies to interact positively with other “gamers”.

Understanding Special Interests of Children with Aspergers

Dr. Ryan Kelly - July 17, 2017 3

Family mealtime is one of the most powerful ways parents can have a positive impact on their child’s wellbeing. Here are 4 ways to maximize mealtime!

The Importance of Family Mealtime: 4 Ways to Maximize Mealtime and...

Mary B. Moore, LCSW - November 9, 2018 1

Why is it difficult for parents to talk about marijuana use and teens? Well, it comes down to strong communication skills and sticking to the facts.

A Parent’s Guide to Discussing Marijuana Use With Teenagers: What Should...

Jonathan Hetterly, LCMHC - July 24, 2017 0

Medication. Children. Two words that do not stir up too much controversy. However, there are many reasons why you should medicate your child.

Reasons Why You Should Medicate Your Child

Myque Harris, LPC - June 7, 2017 0

Allowing your child to fail is tough, heart-breaking, and scary, but it's necessary to prepare them for the world in the years to come. Experiencing a failure allows us to develop skills and give us hope in our ability to handle whatever life throws at us. The importance of failure when raising resilient kids...

The Importance of Failure: Raising Resilient Kids

Dr. Dave Verhaagen - July 7, 2017 0

While every child is different and there are no hard-and-fast rules about when certain developmental milestones occur, there are general timelines for when we expect to see certain accomplishments. So, what are appropriate behaviors for a five-year-old?

What Are Appropriate Behaviors for a Five-Year-Old?

Barrie Morganstein, Ph.D. - July 25, 2017 0

My child says they are transgender, now what? In many families, parents may be engaged with their child’s “coming out.” This process may be gradual or fast and can come in many different aspects of gender identity. For some, the coming out process involves sharing their sexual orientation, and for others...

My Child Says They Are Transgender, Now What?

Dr. Kristin Daley - August 1, 2017 3

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