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What Do You Do When Children Wake In The Middle of the Night and Want to Sleep In The Family Bed?

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!It is the middle of the night. You are suddenly woken up. Your child... (more...)

Not Sleeping Comfortably In The Family Bed?

 Your child was insecure at night. You started the habit of letting your child sleep in the family bed. Lately, you have been waking up in the middle... (more...)

Is The Family Bed An Option For You?

 Your child starts out the night in his own bed, but usually gets up while you are still doing things on the household chore list.  Instead of finishing... (more...)

How Can You Help With Teenage Problems When Your Teens Won’t Talk?

How Can You Help With Teenage Problems When Your Teens Won’t Talk?   How Can You Help With Teenage Problems When Your Teens Won’t Talk Do Conversations... (more...)

Back to School Tips for Teens Entering High School

How Do I Prepare Teens to Leave the Nest? Back to School Tips for Teens Entering High School   John is going be at the high school this year.  There... (more...)

Back to School Tips for Teens Headed to College

How Do I Prepare My Teen to Leave the Nest? Back to School Tips for Teens Headed to College   Amy is headed off college for the first time this Fall. ... (more...)

Looking for Homework Tips For Parents of Children who Intentionally Don’t Do Their Homework?

Looking for Homework Tips For Parents of Children who Intentionally Don’t Do Their Homework?   Can you relate to Barb? Barb is a single mom.  She leaves... (more...)

Are You Doing More Homework Than Your Children? What Can Homework Helpers Do To Halt Homework Hassles?

Are You Doing More Homework Than Your Children? What Can Homework Helpers Do To Halt Homework Hassles?   Can you relate to Joan? Joan has two children... (more...)

Is My Child Ready to Be Home Alone?  Is There a Legal Age for Children to Stay Home Alone?

  Is My Child Ready to Be Home Alone? Is There a Legal Age For Children to Stay Home Alone? The end of the school year brings a tough decision for... (more...)

Dealing With Difficult People During Family Gatherings?

Dealing With Difficult People During Family Gatherings? Do You Enjoy Your Family Gatherings or Endure Them? Kelly dreads big dinners with her extended... (more...)

Dealing With Criticism?  Immunize Yourself Against Toxic People

Dealing With Criticism? Immunize Yourself Against Toxic People Most parents will attend a family gathering or visit relatives this Summer. Many will also... (more...)

Praise for Parents

  Praise for Parents “Of all the jobs and professions in the world, parenting is the most important, difficult, and potentially rewarding. It is... (more...)

Looking for Bedtime Routines To Make Bedtime Peaceful?

 Looking for Bedtime Routines To Make Bedtime Peaceful?  It’s time for your children to get ready for bed. You say, “Time to go brush your teeth.” One... (more...)

Can Anger Management Techniques Help Stop Aggressive Behavior In Children?

 Can Anger Management Techniques Help Stop Aggressive Behavior In Children?   Your child is playing soccer with some friends and all of a sudden you... (more...)

Is Giving An Allowance For Helping With The Household Chore List A Good Way To Teach Children And Teenagers Money Management?

Is Giving An Allowance For Helping With The Household Chore ListA Good Way To Teach Children And Teenagers Money Management?   You have been giving your... (more...)

Can Daily Affirmations Help You Achieve New Year s Eve Resolutions —  or ANY Goal?

 Can Daily Affirmations Help You Achieve New Year s Eve Resolutions — or ANY Goal? The clock strikes midnight. Everyone cheers and is merry. A... (more...)

IS TIME OUT AN EFFECTIVE CHILD DISCIPLINE TOOL FOR HANDLING MISBEHAVIOR?

IS TIME OUT AN EFFECTIVE CHILD DISCIPLINE TOOL FOR HANDLING MISBEHAVIOR? Alice is four years old.  When her two-year-old brother won’t share a toy... (more...)

Is There a Drama King or Queen in Your House?  How to Respond Helpfully When Handling Children’s Negative Emotions, Feelings and Temper Tantrums

Is There a Drama King or Queen in Your House? How to Respond Helpfully When Handling Children’s Negative Emotions, Feelings and Temper Tantrums     Pat... (more...)