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My 17-Year-Old is Addicted to Video Games!

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Jul 25th 2011 11:30AM

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_731783172001 ','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':true, ...I've long believed that we don't understand how addictive video games can be to some people.
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My 14 Year Old is Awful to Her Younger Sister!

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Jul 18th 2011 10:30AM

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_731783172001','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':true, ...It's painful to watch anyone treat our child unkindly, but it's doubly difficult when one of our own children is inflicting the damage.
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Mom's Spanking Fuels Toddler's Aggression

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Jul 11th 2011 11:00AM

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_731783172001','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':true, ...True discipline isn't about punishment; it's about teaching children right from wrong with patience and understanding.
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My Son's Tantrums Leave Me Exhausted!

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Jul 4th 2011 10:20AM

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_731783172001','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':true, ...Looking after three young children is tough already, but having one who frequently has tantrums will wear down even the saintliest parent.
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Why has 'Go the F**k to Sleep' Struck Such a Nerve With Parents?

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Jun 29th 2011 11:30AM

Credit: Amazon I admit, it's funny. And there's another thing I like about Adam Mansbach's "Go the F**k to Sleep": It exposes the ...The book highlights our need to talk openly about how tough it can be to raise children, especially at the end of a long day.
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Awkward! My Daughter Refuses to Hug Her Relatives

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Jun 27th 2011 10:30AM

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_731783172001','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':true, ...It's never OK to force a child to hug or kiss someone if they aren't comfortable.
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A Conversation With Jennifer Garner on Save the Children With AdviceMama

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Jun 21st 2011 10:30AM

Jennifer Garner picks veggies with kids to kick off Frigidaire's Kids' Cooking Academy Summer Session in support of Save the Children. ...The actress is a passionate advocate of helping ensure all children are given the head start in life they deserve.
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My Daughter is Super Sensitive and Gets Her Feelings Hurt Easily! What Can I Do?

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Jun 20th 2011 10:00AM

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_731783172001','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':true, ...Be gentle with your daughter while helping her learn cognitive tools that she can use when she jumps to conclusions.
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My Kids Fight All the Time! How Do I Stop Sibling Rivalry?

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Jun 13th 2011 10:00AM

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_731783172001','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':true, ...When siblings cannot negotiate disagreements without hurting one another parents need to take action.
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How Can I Get My Child to Sleep in His Own Bed?

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Jun 6th 2011 11:00AM

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_731783172001','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':true, ...Be crystal clear that the goal is to help him go to sleep in his own bed and stay there.
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