Parenting Pep Talk: Turn Off The TV? Not So Fast.
The fall is an exciting time for television fans. Just as the summer is ending a whole host of new TV programs will be popular and many children will be dying to see which ones are hits. Many parents,...
View ArticleParenting Pep Talk: Rethinking College Students’ Mental Health
Recent advances in education and treatment have made college more accessible to students with ADHD, autism, anxiety and depressive disorders, and other conditions that can make school challenging. This...
View ArticleParenting Pep Talk: Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars
Finding a balance between academics and extracurricular activities is challenging, but it is key to helping children succeed in school and beyond. There is a lot of pressure out there, not only to get...
View ArticleParenting Pep Talk: A Quick Guide to Baby Sleep Training Methods
New parents have lots of decisions to make about how to raise their children, and with so much advice out there it can be tough to know what is right. Finding the right way to help your baby to sleep...
View ArticleParenting Pep Talk: Why Time Changes Get You Down And What To Do About It
It’s time to turn back our clocks. Starting Sunday, Nov. 2, daylight will end before 5 p.m., leaving some of us feeling tired well before our days are actually over. Losing daylight affects us all...
View ArticleParenting Pep Talk: Don’t Get Buried By Your Baby Registry
Many aspects of becoming a new parent are overwhelming. Lifestyles change, careers may be put on hold, and things like house cleanliness and personal appearance might temporarily take a back seat....
View ArticleParenting Pep Talk: Small Ways You and Your Kids Can Help Animals
Many of us love animals. However, many of us are also unaware of the small choices we make each day that can impact our beloved animals. Here are six simple choices you and your family can make...
View ArticleParenting Pep Talk: Six New Parent No-No’s
The first few months of parenthood come with a whole host of new challenges, including severe sleep deprivation and constant adaptation to ever-changing circumstances. Many of these challenges simply...
View ArticleParenting Pep Talk: The 4 Worst Things to Say to a Suffering Loved One
In this month’s issue of Psychology Today, Andrea Bonior, Ph.D., author of The Friendship Fix, describes the worst things to say to a friend who is suffering. These platitudes, she says, may make...
View ArticleParenting Pep Talk: 8 Real Parenting Tips from Real Parents
When you ask parents for parenting advice, certain tips come up time and time again. It is useful to remind ourselves what works and what is important. Here are eight real parenting tips from real...
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