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My 14 Year Old is Awful to Her Younger Sister!

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

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Mom's Spanking Fuels Toddler's Aggression

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

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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, 'playerid':'77912043001', 'videoid':'731783172001', 'width':581, 'height':405, ...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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Awkward! My Daughter Refuses to Hug Her Relatives

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

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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

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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

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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, 'playerid':'77912043001', 'videoid':'731783172001', 'width':581, 'height':405, ...Be crystal clear that the goal is to help him go to sleep in his own bed and stay there.
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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, 'playerid':'77912043001', 'videoid':'731783172001', 'width':582, 'height':405, ...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, 'playerid':'77912043001', 'videoid':'731783172001', 'width':582, 'height':405, ...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

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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, 'playerid':'77912043001', 'videoid':'731783172001', 'width':582, 'height':405, ...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, 'playerid':'77912043001', 'videoid':'731783172001', 'width':582, 'height':405, ...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

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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

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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, 'playerid':'77912043001', 'videoid':'731783172001', 'width':582, 'height':405, ...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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