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Are You an Overly Involved Parent?
"Hyperparenting," a term referring to parents who are overly involved with their children, has recently been ...
Source: NYU Child Study Center
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Four Parenting Styles
We can describe four basic parenting styles, or constellations of parenting characteristics, by combining and crossing ...
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Building Family Strengths: Values
Values are a reflection of who we are, of our culture and of our own unique heritage. Being clear about our values ...
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Good Parenting Basics
The following guidelines emerged over years from the author's parenting classes. ABC stands for always be consistent. ...
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Raising Teens: Messages for Parents
Teenagers face enormous risks ranging from violence and substance abuse to teen pregnancy and school failure.Yet seldom ...
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The Impact of Caring Adults in Families
Parents and family are the most important influence in every child’s life, providing a foundation of love and ...
Source: Helping America's Youth
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Five Most Common Parenting Mistakes: The Potholes and Their Fixes
Introduction The most important pothole mistake is expecting yourself to be perfect. You will fall into these from time ...
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Ten Tips for Families in Tough Times
Tough times also bring opportunities for families to come together and value the things that really matter. Here are ...
Source: NYU Child Study Center
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Mistakes: What Parents Can do to Help Their Children be Less Fearful about Mistakes and Setbacks
As a father, clinical psychologist, educator, youth sports coach, and consultant I have been very interested in how ...
Source: Dr. Robert Brooks
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Family Meetings
During a recent support group session, I met with a grandparent who expressed having trouble with her grandchildren. ...
Source: Missouri Families
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Shhh! 7 Tips to Avoid Kids Ruining the Santa Story
Got a kid who isn't into the Santa story? Get our tips to help him avoid ruining Santa Claus (and the Christmas spirit)...
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7 Things No One Told You About Parenting
Parenting has the potential to surprise you at every turn, and no one tells you everything you need to know. Here's a...
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Parenting Fails: 7 Ways to Make the Holidays Totally Miserable
Avoid these seven common mama missteps to turn meltdowns into holiday merrymaking.
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Ungrateful Child? 7 Holiday Gaffes and How to Deal
Holidays are full of cheer, family ... and can also be ground zero for rude behavior. Avoid the ungrateful child...
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Parenting a Spirited Child
The term “goodness of fit” is often applied to a parent and child whose temperaments are complimentary and seem to...
Source: Education.com
