Archive for October, 2010
Big Reactions to Little Things
“Sally’s” story begins at a local children’s museum. She is four years old and enjoying a play date with a good friend. They have been laughing and playing together for a few hours when they
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Explaining Things to Children
Children process things more fully when conversations are at their own pace and presented patiently. Parents can begin with one phrase at a time, leaving plenty of opportunity for their child to react or ask
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Talking to Teens about their Sexuality
Dear Sharon, We think our daughter may be a lesbian. She is 13 and so far we haven’t talked about it as a family and she hasn’t revealed this to us. What are your thoughts
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Talking to Teens
If parent-teen conversations have a “casual” tone, sometimes with minimal eye contact they are more likely to go well. For example, many parents report that it can be easier to discuss things when they are
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