Parenting Articles

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• 4 Ways To Get Your Child Ready For the End of Daylight Saving TimeBy Joleen Dilk Salyn
• A Big Apple FamilyBy Leigh CabreraTV star Alex McCord on family life in the city.
• A Divine Mother’s DayBy Beth ElgortReap the benefits of healthy parenting.
• A Fare FightBy Gabrielle Welch, NC, CHHCSaving kids from processed foods.
• A Fresh PerspectiveBy Chick Moorman and Thomas HallerGiving special thanks this Thanksgiving.
• A Giving SpiritBy Dr. Richard Gallagher, Ph.D.Raising a child who wants to change the world.
• A New Year, A New ParentBy Leslie Leyland Fields10 life-changing resolutions for parents.
• AdoptionBy Randall HicksThe adoption process is easier than you may think.
• An Active RoleBy Helen Soulé, Ph.D.Tools to help you monitor your child’s media intake.
• Anger Management is KeyBy Roberta Roth, CSWHow to curb your rage before parenting your children.
• Attitude of GratitudeBy Kristina BelnapHelping your children appreciate the simple things in life.
• Avast Ye Mommies and Daddies!By Tim BeteBecome “Parents of the Caribbean!”
• Back-to-School CoolBy Kayla MossienCelebrate fall with fabulous kids' fashions.
• Banishing RudenessBy Julie BortTeaching children to stop rude behavior is as easy as 1-2-3.
• Behavior CoachingBy Scott HallImproving your child’s actions and character.
• Behind the PainBy Alexa B. Adams, M.D.Understanding on juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
• Being a DadBy Matt SchaufOne father’s first few days as a parent.
• Birthday BonanzaBy Michelle Kemper BrownlowSimple ideas for throwing a spectacular party.
• Bold or SimpleBy Dena FishbeinWays to make your child’s room unique.
• Booking a Babysitter or Nanny?By Jeanne EpsteinHow to make the most of childcare reference checks.
• Bright Ideas for a Ball of a BirthdayBy Kayla MossienTips, gifts and games for the ultimate birthday bash.
• Building the FoundationBy Wes FlemingThe seven emotional needs of a child.
• Bully Prevention Begins at HomeBy Dr. Louise Hart, Ed.D.Build a strong foundation for your family.
• Busy MomsBy Dorothy BreiningerHow to keep the balance and organize your life.
• Calling All Bambini, Niños and Enfants!By Kara Mayer RobinsonHow to travel internationally with your kids.
• Camp Conversation StartersBy Jamie SirkinWhat to discuss with directors to select the ideal camp
• Can We Go On, Just Once?By Charles F. GobelRemembering shared adventures in honor of Father’s Day.
• Can't Breastfeed?By Amy Spangler, MN, RN, IBCLCFormula isn't your only option.
• Candid CameraBy Erin NelsonExpert tips to take awesome Halloween photos.
• Carefree CookingBy Leanne ElyMeal planning made simple.
• Cashing InBy Annie DukeRealizing that parenting resembles playing poker.
• Cell Phone RadiationBy Dr. Nachaat MazehExploring possible long-term health effects.
• Child Identity TheftBy Maxine SweetWhat every parent should know.
• Climate ChangeBy Dr. William KirmesTalking to elementary school-aged children about the environment.
• Co-Parenting and Special NeedsBy Sherri DonovanEnsuring that divorce doesn't hurt your tyke's well-being.
• Confidence and CharacterBy Robert HellerTeaching tots etiquette.
• Confidence Building TacticsBy Dr. Judy KurianskyGetting your child's self-esteem to soar.
• Conquer the Whining WarBy Irene Helen ZundelSimple strategies that really work to stop the complaining.
• Consumer CultureBy Donna Bee-Gates, Ph.D.Confronting materialism while raising children.
• CyberbullyingBy Ryan MoreauA Q&A for parents.
• Daddy Does ItBy Jennifer M. KoontzParenting tips for the man of the house.
• Dads in ProgressBy Neil I. Bernstein, Ph.D.Insight on being a father today.
• Discipline and the Defiant ChildBy Michael Popkin, Ph.D.Is it time to give time out a time out?
• Eating Crisis AvertedBy Elizabeth PantleyEnticing picky eaters to try new foods.
• Even Good Kids do DrugsBy Sheryl Letzgus McGinnisThe cold hard facts and the heartbreak behind them.
• Fabulously FestiveBy Libby LangdonEntertaining insight for hosting children’s parties and seasonal fetes.
• Facing the FactsBy Donna Fish, L.C.S.W.Dealing with your child's weight issues.
• FatherhoodBy Jim HigleyLearning life’s greatest lessons of parenting.
• Fear!By Steve ElgortThe moment that buckles your knees and takes your breath away.
• Finding TimeBy David J. Palmiter, Ph.D., ABPPTen tips for putting family first in the new year.
• First Time at Camp?By Bob Ditter, LCSWTalking with your child about what to expect.
• Free From TeletubbiesBy Ellen Currey-WilsonOne mother’s decision to eliminate television from family life.
• French Bébé vs. Tiger MomBy Dr. Karyn GordonNavigating between East and West parenting styles.
• Generous Girl or Diva Daughter?By Kerry LuksicHow to get your daughter to drop the attitude.
• Girls on the AttackBy KidsPeaceCombatting the rise in female bullying.
• Good SportsBy Lindsey and Timothy BlomHow to maximize your child’s athletic experience.
• Grandpa, Draw Me the FutureBy Mike YoungAn animation producer illustrates the importance of the grandparent-grandchild bond.
• Have a New Kid by FridayBy Dr. Kevin LemanImproving a child’s attitude, behavior and character in just five days.
• Hearing, “I Quit?”By Rich BruggerSix ways to keep your kids in their programs.
• Help!By David Dutwin, Ph.D.The television has melted my kid’s brain.
• Homework Struggles SolvedBy Chick Moorman and Thomas HallerGetting kids to complete assignments without nervous breakdowns.
• Hot Under the CollarBy Philip S. Hall, Ph.D.Lessening your child’s aggression.
• How About ME?By Dr. Linda SonnaHelping your children deal with their special-needs sibling.
• I Love YouBy Chick Moorman and Thomas HallerHow to say it with meaning.
• I Love You, NanaBy Kerry LuksicNurturing the grandparent-grandchild relationship.
• I Spy a WaitressBy Joanne TorlucciAnd nine other restaurant sanity-savers.
• I Want It Now!By Tim ElmoreKids and instant gratification.
• In Need of AttentionBy Elaine Lerner, MSW, CSWHow to be a better parent to your learning disabled child.
• Is Your Child a Bully?By Cindy Miller, LCSWTen signs you’re raising an antagonizer
• It’s Not FairBy Chick Moorman and Thomas HallerTeaching your kids that life is not always about fairness.
• It’s Not Winning or LosingBy Bob SchwartzOne Dad’s hysterical take on competition.
• Keep Your Girlfriends CloseBy Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPCThe importance of adult relationships.
• Leave Work at the OfficeBy Dr. Tasha EurichThree ways to prevent your job from ruining your life.
• Lending a Helping HandBy Laura B. Schwartz, LMSW, ACSW and Linda Paver, LCSWhile shopping in a department store, I saw a boy, about 6 years old, lying spread eagle in the aisle.
• Looking Into the FutureBy Drs. Les and Leslie ParrottAre you a visionary parent?
• Maintaining FocusBy Araina BondThe eight dos (and don’ts) to keep your child motivated.
• Making Mealtime MatterBy Jourdan CrouchWhy your family should take a seat to eat.
• Making the MoveBy Alison BernsteinHow to find the right community.
• Mommy MaydayBy AnnMarie Evola KallinikosHelpful advice from moms to moms, with added insight from a doc.
• Mother NurtureBy Rick Hanson, Ph.D. and Jan Hanson, MS, L.Ac.Ten reasons to take good care of a mother.
• New Mom in a Strange LandBy Jennifer Nobile ColganHow to make it in your neighborhood as a new mom.
• New Mother On the Verge of a BreakdownBy Vicki GlembockiThe real truth about becoming a parent.
• November Brings Child Safety & Prevention MonthBy Debra Holtzman with Munchkin10 tips to keep your child safe.
• Nurturing Your FamilyBy Chris AuerPromoting family resilience.
• Oh BehaveBy Robert Brooks, Ph.D. and Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.Help in raising a self-disciplined child.
• Old-fashioned ParentingBy John RosemondFive parenting principles every family should follow.
• Online ParentingBy Tamara SchmitzDo you check your child's social networking?
• Online PredatorsBy M. Fahim SiddiquiAre they loitering in the virtual playgrounds of cyberspace?
• Order From the StartBy Shannon M. MediskyTeaching children organizational skills.
• Organic From the Get GoBy Shazi VisramWhy to consider an eco-conscious lifestyle for baby.
• Out Of ControlBy Dave Zlegler, Ph.D.When you have a difficult child living in your home.
• Out of the Mouth of BabiesBy Just JackieThe world’s best parenting advice— coming from your child.
• Parent AlertBy Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D.Steps to take if you think a child is being abused.
• Parenting in the Internet EraBy Gabe LuuSteps you should take to protect your children.
• Parenting PointersBy Prevent Child Abuse AmericaAdvice for new moms and dads.
• Party Planning TimelineBy Janna StanfordEnsure your fete is fabulous.
• Peer PressuresBy Catherine Pearlman, LMSWWhat to do when your child is the bully.
• Picky Eater?By Missy Chase LapineSneaky chef to the rescue.
• Pinocchio ParentingBy Dr. Chuck BorsellinoThe truth about the lies we tell our children.
• Point BreakBy Kelly BartlettHow parents can make time outs positive.
• Pop in That TapeBy Maura WhiteSix ways to manage your toddler's video time.
• Preventing Kids From Getting Really LostBy Alyssa DverAnd what to do if it happens!
• Proper ParentingBy Kerby T. Alvy, Ph.D.Eight ways to effectively discipline children.
• Raised by Two MommiesBy Samantha ChanOne same-sex couple shares their story.
• Raising a Charitable ChildBy Carol Weisman, MSW, C.S.P.Teach your children about philanthropy through these fun and easy projects.
• Raising Young ExplorersBy Paul J. Donahue, Ph.D.How to plan unstructured time for children.
• Ready, Set, CampBy Peg L. SmithFinding the right camp for your child.
• Safe SwaddlingBy Dr. Charles PricePointers for bundling your baby.
• Saving our SonsBy Ted Zeff, Ph.D.A 10-step plan to keep them nonviolent.
• School AssignmentsBy Ana HomayounTactics for turning excuses into academic success.
• School TiesBy Richard Selznick, Ph.D.Easing the struggles of shut-down learners.
• Sealed with a KissBy Mary Jo KurtzTwelve ideas for sending camp care packages.
• Share!By Jennifer DenzaA mom reflects on raising kids, & whether to do it all over again.
• Should I Stay or Should I Go?By Connie Correia FisherDeciding whether to stay home or to work.
• Smartphones in Tiny HandsBy Frederick S. LaneProtecting your child from cell phone dangers.
• Socially SuccessfulBy Richard D. Lavoie, MA, M.Ed.Making sure your children learn the social skills they need for the future.
• Solving the Behavior EquationBy Ellen NotbohmDealing with your child’s behavior issues begins with taking a hard look at your own.
• Someone To Brush My HairBy Emily CappoA mother of three boys reflects on having a "daughter" to take care of her.
• Special QualitiesBy Sandra Burt and Linda PerlisEmbracing your child's individuality.
• Spoiling ChildrenBy Chick Moorman and Thomas HallerSix myths about affecting your tyke’s temperament.
• Spreading Holiday CheerBy Samantha ChanUnwrap smiles with these great gifts for children.
• Spring Cleaning for ParentsBy Chick Moorman and Thomas HallerUsing the season to put your parenting priorities in check.
• Stranger Danger OnlineBy Hilary DeCesareProtecting youth who use social media and other websites.
• Suddenly SingleBy Gary SymingtonHow single parents can stay on track with their finances.
• Summer DelightsBy Kerry LuksicTips for affordable family merriment.
• Surprise!By Chryss CadaThe unexpected moments of parenting often start in the delivery room.
• Surviving the Early DaysBy Jenna HammondInsight to relish the first month of motherhood.
• Taking to TantrumsBy K.T. KorngoldThe case for a good cry.
• Talk Therapy Part IIBy Erica L. Fener, Ph.D.How parents can assist with speech therapy.
• Talking Bits and BytesBy Richard ColeEducating children about Web safety.
• Techie TykesBy Anne CollierMonitoring your child’s use of cell phones.
• Temper Flare UpsBy Dr. Ari BrownSurviving the public tantrum.
• Text-iquetteBy Vicki CourtneyRaising cell phone-mannered kids.
• The ABCs of Wonderful ParentingBy Sally MillerTwenty-four practical and creative ways to take your child’s lead in celebrating life’s everyday joys.
• The Blossoming of PeaceBy Kathryn Lynard SoperParenting a child with Down syndrome.
• The Camp ConnectionBy Jenna HammondSeven tips on sending care packages to campers.
• The Eye of the StormBy Dr. Jed Baker, Ph.D.Controlling children's meltdowns.
• The Fateful First DayBy Scott UmbelPreparing for a great start to summer camp.
• The Father-Child ConnectionBy Jeremy G. Schneider, MFTBuilding bonds even when work calls.
• The Good DaysBy Monica HollowayMake the most of every moment.
• The Last Diaper PailBy Gigi RosenbergFacing the fact that your children are growing up.
• The Most Common Nutritional Mistakes Parents MakeBy Dr. Greg TefftFacts about childhood nutrition.
• The Next GenerationBy Steve ElgortMaking a significant change that will affect millions of families.
• The Over-Parenting CrazeBy Michele Borba, Ed.D.Why it must be stopped, and seven steps on how to do it.
• The Path to Easy LearningBy Dr. Stan GoldbergWhat parents can do.
• The Perfect Graduation PartyBy Penny WarnerCelebrating from preschool through high school.
• The Politics of PlaygroupBy Helen CoronatoStrategies for a successful session.
• The Responsibility FactorBy Beth ElgortMental healthcare and school violence.
• The Secret is OutBy Anne M. MikolayManaging a successful birthday party for your child.
• The World’s Strongest DadBy Donald McDermottWalking the top rope between dedicated performer and parent.
• TimeoutBy J. Mark HartWhy you shouldn't scream at kids playing sports.
• Today's World of ConsumerismBy Robert Reiher Ph.D. and Daniel Acuff Ph.D.Your child is a "sitting duck" for irresponsible marketers.
• Too Much Stuff!By Jane B. Modell Rosen, MAThe importance of interacting with your child— minus all the toys and gadgets.
• Transitioning to the Big Boy/Girl BedBy Neil HarrisEasy steps to a new chapter.
• Trash TalkBy Jan UdlockHow to engage kids with household chores.
• TwinsBy Meghan Regan-LoomisWhat it takes to raise multiples.
• Two of a KindBy Nickole Shyne-WhiteRaising your twins as individuals.
• Ultimate Dad ChecklistBy Greg BishopTen things to embrace fatherhood like an expert.
• Understanding the Male MindBy Leonard Sax, M.D., Ph.D.What does it mean to nurture a boy?
• Want Happy Kids?By Donna M. Genett, Ph.D.Boost their self-esteem!
• Want To Become a Tech-Savvy Parent?By Monica VilaIt’s easier than you think.
• When You Are at WorkBy Ruth EisnerWhat is the right type of child care for your family?
• Why Be Organized?By Nicole GabaiHelping moms manage the homefront.
• Why Can’t They Just Get Along?By Nancy RueHandling girl drama.
• Winter Party FunBy Penny WarnerGames and activities to keep birthday guests entertained.
• Yummy MemoriesBy Stephen BruceHow to host delicious parties.