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My Little One Was So Excited About Being a Big Brother ... But Not Anymore!

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted May 30th 2011 11:00AM

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_731783172001','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':true, ...Be patient with your son, and help him cry whenever he's upset.
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My Preschooler's Whining Is Making Me Crazy!

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted May 23rd 2011 10:30AM

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_731783172001','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':true, ...A child's plaintive, repetitive whimpers can make even the most easy-going parents lose their patience.
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My Teen's Grades are Dropping and College is Around the Corner!

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted May 16th 2011 11:00AM

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_731783172001','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':true, ...My teenage son's grades have been going downhill all year and college is around the corner, what should I do?
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My Son Confessed That He's Tried Pot! Should I Punish Him?

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted May 9th 2011 12:00PM

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_731783172001','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':true, ...My 15-year old son just admitted to me he tried marijuana over the summer.
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How Can I Get My Teenage Son to Open Up?

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted May 2nd 2011 12:00PM

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_731783172001','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':true, ...The best way to encourage a teen to open up is to "teach" him that it is safe to do so.
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Computer and Video Games Make My Boys Forget Homework and Even Dinner!

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Apr 25th 2011 11:00AM

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_731783172001','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':true, ...Can't get your kids to unplug? Take a look at your own tech behavior.
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Does It Have to Be a Chore to Get My Daughter to Do Chores?

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Apr 18th 2011 9:00AM

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_731783172001','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':true, ...How do I get my 7-year old daughter to stop trying to get out of chores?
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My Neighbor's Child Often Hits My Daughter! Help!

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

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_731783172001','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':true, ...When our child is threatened or harmed by anyone, our instinct is to take action, and that's a good thing.
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'You're the Meanest Mom in the World!'

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Apr 4th 2011 1:00PM

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_731783172001','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':true, ...We need to be our child's parent, and that often means they aren't going to like us, AdviceMama says.
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Help! I Can't Get My Teen Out of Bed in the Morning Without Shouting and Drama!

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Mar 28th 2011 11:00AM

if(typeof ...Does your teen seem tired all the time? She's probably not getting enough sleep.
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