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Fighting a Losing Battle: Too Much Homework Can Interfere with Learning May 23, 2012 . 22 Comments
Most parents don’t need an expert or a study to tell them what they already know: kids get more homework now than they ever have before, with many high schoolers getting as many as seven or ... Read More
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Finding ‘Nemo’ April 27, 2012 . 6 Comments
Have you seen the movie? There are a lot of parenting situations in it that we can relate to. The main one that I see is with Marlin and Nemo. Nemo has a short fin and his dad is very protective ... Read More
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Attachment Style Influences Adult Conflict Resolution
April 11, 2012 .
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Healthy conflict resolution is essential to maintaining positive and constructive adult relationships. Individuals usually learn how to handle conflict in childhood. Children watch the ... Read More
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Childhood Abuse and Emotional Underregulation in Adulthood March 28, 2012 . 4 Comments
People who have suffered childhood trauma are at increased risk for psychological problems resulting from extreme stress. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one such condition that ... Read More
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When Is It Time to Separate the Family? February 2, 2012 . 10 Comments
Families need to be together. After all, the family as a group exists to provide support, nurturance, food, shelter, resources, and a stable future to each member. While most families have ... Read More
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Parent or Friend: Can You Be Both to Your Child? January 31, 2012 . 6 Comments
I was talking to one of my colleagues about our children; his are much older than mine. He had some great experience to pass along. The wisdom was that “friendship, with kids, comes ... Read More
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How Parents Make it Difficult for Children to Love Their Other Parent
November 1, 2011 .
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There are many ways one parent can influence how children perceive their other parent. This is often a positive experience for children, as they learn to appreciate both of their parents ... Read More
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Parenting Style Influences Shyness in Children October 25, 2011 . 14 Comments
Shyness is a behavior that can cause problems for children and adults. But adolescents, who experience elevated emotional turmoil, are more vulnerable to the symptoms of extreme shyness. ... Read More
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Five Rights Your Children Should Have in Your Divorce September 23, 2011 . 16 Comments
We know that when a marriage ends it is the parents who are divorcing. But do we think about the fact that our children aren’t getting a divorce, they are getting two households in which ... Read More
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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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Environmental and Genetic Influences on Psychopathy September 12, 2011 . 7 Comments
Researchers from several universities recently collaborated on a study to determine how genetic, environmental, and interpersonal factors influence the development of psychopathy. Psychopathy ... Read More
