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How to Help Kids With Problems at School

by the editors at ParentDish, Posted Jan 24th 2011

School is tough. The problems that arise from being in school can be tougher. Credit: Getty Images
What do you do when your child ...You child goes through a lot at school. Here are ways to handle anything that comes your way!
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How Can I Keep My 5 Children Entertained Without TV?

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Jan 10th 2011

Dear AdviceMama, I have five children under the age of 9, and on Saturdays, when my husband is working, we are stuck in the house because of ...A mother once told me that when her kids complained that they were bored, she would respond by saying, "Do I look like an entertainment center to you?"
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My Grandson's Meltdowns Are Wearing Us Out!

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Jan 3rd 2011

Dear AdviceMama, My daughter has two boys, ages 6 and 4, who are sweet but quarrelsome, especially the 4-year-old. He has a strong personality and ...Parents who tremble at the prospect of their youngster becoming upset end up resorting to reasoning -- or giving in -- to escape the temper tantrum drama.
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Family Meal New Year's Resolution: Laurie David, Susan Stiffelman Share Dinner Table Conversation Tips

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Dec 31st 2010

Here's a New Year's resolution idea: How about you try to get the family together around the table for dinner more often? Not only is it an ...Here's a New Year's resolution idea: How about you try to get the family together around the table for dinner more often?
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Tips and Tricks to Ease Teething Pain

by Jeanne Sager, Posted Dec 29th 2010

Let your child chew on a teething ring. Credit: Getty Images The average adult has 32 teeth, but first come ...Believe us, you're going to spend a lot of time feeling around your baby's mouth to see if there's a tooth coming in.
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Fostering a Sense of Wonder Helps Kids Become Spiritually Curious

by Melissa Kossler Dutton, Posted Dec 10th 2010

Is your child spiritually curious? Credit: Corbis When the Rev. Matthew Johnson-Doyle's 3-year-old daughter asks questions ...Involving kids in discussions that have no answers will help their spirituality evolve, Carrie Brown-Wolf, says the author of "Soul Sunday: A Family's Guide to Exploring Faith and Teaching Tolerance."
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Stupid Questions People Ask Adoptive Parents, and Our Smartass Answers

by the editors at ParentDish, Posted Nov 30th 2010

Actually, there is such a thing as a stupid question. Illustration by Dori Hartley
As we say goodbye to National Adoption Month, let's close on a ...Have you ever been asked why your child was not aborted? We have.
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My 4-Year-Old Granddaughter is Becoming a Bully ... Just Like Her Mom!

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Nov 29th 2010

Dear AdviceMama, My 4-year-old granddaughter is the victim of my daughter's yelling, profanity and name-calling if she doesn't listen. They live in ...The number one most powerful influence on our children's behavior is how we ourselves behave. Gently offer to help your daughter find healthier ways to handle her child when she doesn't listen.
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