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"My Child Is Not A Monster!"
Three and a half million children are diagnosed with AD/HD each year. This learning disability affects the child in every aspect of his life. They are often ridiculed for behavior that is beyond their control. Should one take the time to look beyond the disability, you will usually find a bright, energetic and creative child.
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Children's Behavior and Sleep
It's no secret that sleep deprived children have a harder time with behavior than those that get adequate sleep. Fix the sleep issues to fix the behavior.
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Common Foster Child Behaviors
It is common for new foster parents to wonder what to expect. Here are some common behaviors you will find among foster children and how to deal with them.
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Middle School Entry Year Problem
Students entering middle school in 6th grade are showing more behavior problems than those entering in 7th. They are also 1-3% less likely to graduate.
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Proactive Discipline and Well-Behaved Children
A proactive approach to discipline. Nonpunitive parenting factors that help contribute to positive behavior in children.
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Teach Empathy: Leading by Example
Teaching what "to do" not what "not to do" is the key to developing character.
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Tips for Parenting the Tough Ones
Tips for parenting challenging behaviors from our children.
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Tips on Raising Happy Teenagers
The teen years are difficult years for both parents and adolescents. The advice listed in this article, will help parents cope with their teenagers and their behavior.
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Controlling Biting In Daycare
Two experts weigh in on how to deal with the issue of biting in preschool-aged children.
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A Child's First Visit to a Museum
With a little advance planning, a child's first visit to a museum can be an exciting and fulfilling experience for everyone.
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A Child's First Visit to an Art Gallery
It is never too early to share the art gallery experience with a child, even those youngsters still being pushed in strollers.
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Children & Healthy Foods
Healthy foods help regulate a child's behavior, temper, growth, health and ability to learn. Parents can get creative to interest kids in nutritious foods.
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Children Learn to Face Consequence
As parents we need to let our children face the consequences instead of responding with a crisis reaction mentality.
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Children of Divorce as Adults
Adult Children of Divorce, by Jeffrey Zimmerman and Elizabeth Thayer, explores the puzzling territory faced by children of divorce in their adult relationships.
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Intentional Character
The practice of intentionally teaching kids the virtues of strong character, the ages at which to begin and steps to reinforce these virtues daily.
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Keys to Gentle Discipline
Gentle discipline is a parenting method that looks for ways to avoid the use of physical punishment, yelling and threats.
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School Bullying Is Learned at Home
Though school bullying is not the parent's "fault", new research shows that parenting styles affect students' behavior at school.
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AD/HD - Danger of Misdiagnosis
Much of the early information about AD/HD has changed over time. Adding to the confusion are the number of other conditions with similar symptoms.
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Children and Behavioral Problems
Psychologist suggests ways parents can help psychologists, psychiatrists & educators better evaluate & treat children's emotional or behavioral problems.
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Children and Discipline
There are some fundamental techniques for disciplining children that have worked time and time again. These techniques will help any child become better behaved.
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Dealing with a Nagging Child
Psychologist guides parents through the more versus less effective options for handling a nagging child.
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Effective Child Management
Psychologist explains key aspects of becoming an effective efficient parent who is in control of the family and home.
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How to be Consistent in Discipline
Kids need predictability and structure in their environment but too often parents have difficulty being consistent in discipline. A Parenting Plan is a simple solution.
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Parent Confident Children
Here's one simple thing parents can do to help their children try harder instead of giving up; feel good about themselves; and increase their confidence and self-esteem.
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Parent Praise and Performance
Cognitive psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck's mindset self-theory is applied to the parenting challenge of child motivation. Help children reach their fullest potentials.
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Psychology Therapies for Children
Psychologist guides parents on effective therapies commonly used with children experiencing emotional issues or behavioral problems.
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Raising a Child With ADHD
Raising Children with ADHD is a challenge. Perhaps your biggest challenge of all will be advocating for your child's best interests.
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Typical Behavioral Milestones; 2 Years to 5 Years
These are some of the typical behaviors that you may see with children of these ages.
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Stress and Your Child
Whether we realize it or not, our children are exposed to stress on a daily basis. What are the signs of excessive stress and what can we do to help our children cope?
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