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By Marti Olsen Laney, Psy.D. Author of The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child Where does your child fall on the introvert/extrovert spectrum? » Read moreIs one of your kids suffering from “Middle-Child Syndrome”?
by Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. We’ve all heard about the effect that birth order has on our characteristics. Some people probably put too much emphasis on how much it actually determines, but it’s also hard to disagree with the idea that the order in which children are born into their family can impact how they relate to the world. This certainly applies in the case of middle children, who often feel “squeezed out” by their siblings. The older sibling gets more responsibility and opportunities, while the younger sibling is the baby of the family and is thus coddled and adore » Read moreIs it Time for a Training Weekend?
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In-laws and Outlaws: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Babyproofing Your Marriage: How to Laugh More, Argue Less, and Communicate Better as Your Family Grows by Stacie Cockrell, Cathy O'Neill, Julia Stone.
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How to Say "I Love You" with Meaning
By Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller “I love you,” are three words all children need to hear often from their parents. Do you want those words to have real meaning to your child? Do you want them to connect one heart to another? Do you want to use them to develop a level of intimacy in your family that communicates your heartfelt affection for your children? If so, consider strengthening I love you with the following suggestions. » Read moreHow to Have a Happy Marriage When You’re Busy Being Parents
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Helping your Child be Thankful: Fostering an Attitude of Gratitude
By Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. Kids can be self-centered. It’s normal for them to think first about themselves, despite all of our efforts to help them be more empathetic or appreciative. The good news, though, is that we can help them broaden their perspectives and see beyond themselves. We can help them think about others, and help them approach life with an attitude of gratitude. » Read moreHelp! My Child Has Anger Issues
By Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. To be so little, children sure can experience big emotions, can’t they? And anger is often the biggest emotion of all. Even the youngest find ways to let it out. Recently, my 2-year-old threatened me with an angry voice, “I’m going to color your face!” It was hard not to laugh. » Read moreGetting Kids Back to Nature
by Rae Pica When I was a kid we had twice-daily recess on school days, and once the last bell of the day rang, there was never any thought of being indoors. On weekends and summer days, we ran out of the house first thing in the morning, hollered for the next-door neighbor to come out to play, made quick trips in for lunch and supper, and then reemerged until darkness and our moms forced us inside. » Read moreAdvertisement
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