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5 Tips for Transitioning from Parent to Grandparent

Becoming a grandparent brings with it a new parenting style. Here are 5 tips to help you transition from being a parent to a grandparent.

How Do I Get My Toddler to Stay in Bed?

If you have a strong-willed toddler, you know bed time can be a challenge. Explore these tips to helping your toddler stay in bed.

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To Vape or Not to Vape — Is That the Question?

What should you do if your kids have been vaping? Learn all you can about it and then start the conversation with them.

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4 Ways to School at Home

Taking responsibility for your children’s education can be the most rewarding decision you will make as a parent.

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Blended Families: Planning Extracurricular Activities

Working with the other parents in a blended family can be stressful at first, but well worth the effort.

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Spanning the Music Gap: Music and Your Preteen

If you’ve ever tried reasoning with your adolescent about a questionable song, you know it can feel like a losing proposition.

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Helping Teens Through Social Isolation

By focusing on a love-based connection, you can build trust and create a safe space for your socially isolated teen to talk about issues.

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Bounce Back Kids: Navigating Living With An Adult Child

Bounce back kids can arrive unexpectedly throughout their early adulthood. With these boundaries in place, it can be a wonderful time of bonding and growth.

Simple Strategies for Effective Discipline

Who runs your home? Is it you or your child? Use these simple strategies from Dr. Kevin Leman to help you parent your child to be more respectful and well behaved. 

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How to Establish Boundaries With Adult Kids

How can parents stop enabling and set boundaries for adult children?

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How to Get Your Children to Pick Up Their Things

Encouraging children to pick up their belongings and stow them away properly may be easier than you think.

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Unplugged: Tips to Control Your Child’s Social Media

A wise parent will always know more about social media than their children.

How Can I Help My Preschooler’s Behavior?

How can I help my child who’s having trouble adjusting to preschool?

What Should I Do If My 6-Year-Old Sleeps Too Much?

Should I be concerned about my child sleeping too much? How much sleep is too much sleep? What can I do to build healthy routines in my home?

What Should I Do If My 5-Year-Old Wets His Pants When Angry?

These situations can be awkward for everyone involved, especially if it occurs in public. However, you have the chance to bring reassurance and confidence to your child’s world and understanding of their emotions.

How Can I Spot Babysitter Abuse?

This can be a very specific circumstance with nuanced details. The first step in identifying babysitter abuse is looking for abnormal behavior, fears, or how your children respond.

How Do I Stop My Toddler from Hitting?

Hitting others is usually a common physical response for toddlers who are unable to share their emotions through words. But that doesn’t make it appropriate behavior. Learn how to resolve this issue in your home.

How Do I Handle Toddler Tantrums?

Toddler tantrums are real. And they can last forever. Learning how to overcome tantrums and address your toddler’s behavior begins with asking some key questions about their behavior to understand what’s going on under the surface.

Is It Normal for a Toddler to Touch Themselves?

It’s normal to be concerned about your toddler’s behavior especially when it drifts into the realm of sexuality and physical appearance. Learn how to respond with understanding and boundaries to your toddler’s behavior.

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How to Help Your Perfectionist Child

The signs of perfectionism can appear in your child’s behaviors, emotions, and thoughts. Learn how to pair practical steps with emotional investment.